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City leads Scotland’s renewables sector G
lasgow is the strongest area for renewable energy in Scotland with more people in employment in the sector in the city region, according to a report produced
for Scotish Renewables. Te city also hosts more organisations involved in
the sector than any other part of Scotland with the exception of Lothian. Te report produced for Scotish Renewables by
specialist consultants O’Herlihy & Co shows that Glasgow has 2,132 jobs in renewables, almost a fiſth of Scotland’s 11,695 employment total. At 100, the number of organisations involved in
renewable energy in Glasgow is also almost a fiſth of the 541 total in the whole of Scotland, according to the report. Te report also found that onshore wind dominates
employment in Glasgow with 687 people employed, with offshore wind coming second with 297 jobs. Wave and tidal power organisations employ 215
people in the city while hydro employs 141. Te smallest sub-sectors in Glasgow are solar, heat
pumps and geothermal with 83 jobs and bioenergy with 62 people employed. Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow
Chamber of Commerce, said: “Te report was very helpful and informative in showing just how strong Glasgow is in renewable energy.”
Music to Glasgow’s ears
The Big Weekend will set scene for an incredible summer in the city.
BBC Radio 1’s annual Big
Weekend is coming to Glasgow this year for the first time. The station’s flagship event
will take place at Glasgow Green on 24-25 May. Artists confirmed for what
is Europe’s biggest free ticketed event include the West of Scotland’s own Paolo Nutini and Rita Ora. The event, now in its 11th
year, is another big win for Glasgow in 2014, with 50,000 music fans expected to attend the two days of the Big Weekend. Jason Carter, Radio 1’s head
of live music and events in popular music, said: “Radio 1’s Big Weekend is the biggest event in the station’s calendar and we are delighted that Glasgow will host the event for
the very first time in 2014. “It’s shaping up to be a stunning artist line-up and the city will no doubt be buzzing across the weekend.” Councillor Gordon Matheson,
Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “Radio 1’s Big Weekend will set
the scene for an unforgettable summer in Glasgow and bring some of the world’s top performers to our city.” Big Weekend, which will be
produced in partnership with Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, will be broadcast live on Radio 1, 1Xtra and streamed on the Radio 1 website.
Minister boosts case for project launch in city
Hopes of bringing a new UK-wide life sciences research base to Glasgow were heightened by comments by Business Secretary Vince Cable on a recent visit to the city. Mr Cable praised the existing talent base
at Glasgow University medical college and effectiveness of the interaction with the NHS, particularly around clinical trials. The reference boosted the campaign, backed
by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, to have the Diagnostics for Stratified Medicine Catapult based in Glasgow. The project will receive part of £185 million
funding by the UK Technology Strategy Board as part of its 2015-2016 budget. Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow
Chamber of Commerce, said: ”The Stratified Medicine Catapult will provide the skills and knowledge which businesses can tap into in a growth area where there is significant potential. “Vince Cable’s comments added to the
existing strengths we have in life sciences in the city.”
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