The UK’s offshore wind production is set to significantly increase over the coming years. However, the more it becomes integrated into our energy supplies the greater the potential for serious disruption if it were to come under a cyber-attack. Incorporating AI into these systems is one way that cybersecurity could be improved. However, to make offshore wind more resilient we need to consider the robustness of the entire system, such as rapid power recovery, as well as eliminating cybersecurity threats.
- Dr Alexander Babuta
As offshore wind becomes a larger part of the UK’s energy supply, it is essential that more is done to protect it from disruption and cyber-attacks. New regulation, innovative technical solutions and international collaboration across sectors will be crucial to making these systems more resilient in the future and ensuring the nation can safeguard its access to an important source of renewable energy.
- Anna Knack
