RenewableUK A Force for Good
We stated that we are keen to support the industry associations and organisations, which are set up to help the industry as a whole and that we will be featuring the work of RenewableUK, starting with an overview article in the next issue.
We will then follow this up in future editions and cover various subject areas, including interviews and how policy is set and implemented.
By featuring RenewableUK within an independent publication, we believe it will help understanding throughout the wind energy industry and focus on what is important – the industry’s success both now, and in the future.
INTRODUCTION TO RENEWABLEUK RenewableUK is the largest trade association in the country representing the interests of the wind and marine energy industries, with more than 650 company members. RenewableUK plays a crucial role in bringing together key players to discuss the vital issues affecting the industry.
MEMBERS
Their members range from small companies to the largest international corporations, providing them with a united and representative voice – and providing those members with fantastic networking opportunities.
INDUSTRY GROWTH
RenewableUK started work in 1978 as the British Wind Energy Association. Since then they have witnessed the extraordinary growth of a new industry. Wind has been the world’s fastest growing renewable energy source for the last seven years. Latest forecasting would suggest is that this is set to continue in the foreseeable future.
NAME CHANGE
In 2004, they became RenewableUK – the name-change reflected the expansion of their mission, to champion wave and tidal energy by using the association’s
The work of RenewableUK
Our regular readership will have noticed a short introduction within the editor’s welcome in our last edition titled ‘Thorny Issues’ under the subtitle of ‘Professional Associations and Organisations’.
experience to guide these technologies along the same path towards full commercialisation.
Their primary purpose is to promote the use of wind, wave and tidal power in and around the UK.
LOBBYING, INDUSTRY PROMOTION AND RESEARCH
RenewableUK act as a central point of information for their membership, and as a lobbying group to promote wind energy and marine renewables to government, industry, the media and the public. They also research and find solutions to current issues and act as the forum for the wind, wave and tidal industries.
UP TO DATE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
Research and statistics produced by RenewableUK are constantly updated to give an up-to-the-minute comprehensive view of the industry. A members-only area of the RenewableUK website provides a comprehensive database on wind energy developments throughout the UK. They also provide daily media monitoring on wind and marine renewables industries, as well as high-quality publications such as their quarterly journal Real Power.
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS Their conferences are seen as must- attend events by anyone interested in the wind, wave and tidal sectors. RenewableUK is holding its annual conference in Manchester in October 2011. “This is our biggest event of the year - and every year we’re seeing an increase in the number of companies exhibiting at the conference”, said the association’s Head of Brand and Marketing, Simon Becker. “RenewableUK 2011 is the premier
THEIR VISION AND ROLE
Their vision is of renewable energy playing a leading role in powering the UK’s homes and businesses. They aim to be the voice of authority for the renewable power sector, trusted by those they interact with, providing a credible source of information and knowledge. Their role is to act as a catalyst for policy change to support the maximum deployment of wind, wave and tidal energy in the shortest possible time.
Members of RenewableUK benefit from access to working groups, where policies are developed. Industry-specific political briefings provide intelligence on a wide range of issues to their members. They also set up meetings, workshops and seminars where members can influence RenewableUK’s responses to public consultations.
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renewable energy event of the year. We’re expecting up to 300 companies in total. More than five thousand delegates are expected to attend the event. We’ve had to extend the exhibition into an extra hall to accommodate the demand for more space. This year, we have two new technology pavilions - one for Small Wind Systems, and the other for Wave & Tidal Energy. Overall, it’s a great opportunity for manufacturers, developers, suppliers, financiers and research institutes to find out about the latest developments in the fast-growing wind, wave and tidal sectors”. Simon concluded.
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