This latest honour acknowledges AIS' engineering excellence and innovation in the offshore wind sector. AIS is particularly proud to receive this recognition as the King’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s most prestigious business awards, celebrating outstanding achievement across industry.
One of only 185 organisations nationally to receive the award in 2026, this recognition highlights AIS’ role in developing advanced subsea solutions that improve the reliability and performance of renewable energy infrastructure.
The winning solution, NjordGuard, is designed to protect the vulnerable section of subsea power cables at offshore wind farms, critical assets responsible for transmitting electricity to shore. By safeguarding cables from excessive tension, temperature, bending, and harsh seabed conditions, the system helps prevent failures that can lead to costly downtime and lost energy generation.
NjordGuard was engineered specifically for offshore wind applications. Its longer, stiffer design, enhanced thermal performance, and innovative connector technology improve durability while reducing installation time, cost, and environmental impact. The system can also significantly reduce or eliminate the need for seabed rock stabilisation, lowering both project costs and environmental disturbance.
Andrew Bennion, CEO:
“We’re incredibly proud to receive a seventh King’s Award for Enterprise and to be recognised for Innovation. Problem solving and innovation are deeply rooted in everything we do, driving how we work with customers to overcome complex challenges. NjordGuard is the result of years of focused R&D and reflects the expertise of our teams and their commitment to delivering reliable, forward-thinking solutions that support the growth of offshore wind.”
NjordGuard demonstrates the success of AIS’ approach of developing solutions that address critical industry challenges. As a company with multiple sites across the UK and globally, the award is particularly satisfying as it recognises the expertise and dedication of its team in Skelmersdale who developed this innovative solution.
