FEATURE SPONSOR
YORKSHIRE SPOTLIGHT
ASSISTING BUSINESSES IN CAPITALISING ON THE UK’S ‘ENERGY ESTUARY’
Recently Hull City Council approved plans for proposed work on Siemens and Associated British Ports (ABP’s) £310m investment at Alexandra Dock, in Hull.
WIND TURBINE PRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION FACILITIES The plans are to develop pioneering new wind turbine production and installation facilities. This will include new project construction, assembly and service facilities at Green Port Hull and a new rotor blade manufacturing facility in the nearby East Riding village of Paull.
ENERGY ESTUARY
This is great news for the Humber region – which is rapidly becoming the UK’s new ‘energy estuary’ – as the two sites will create 1,000's of new jobs and several hundred roles during construction. It will also present a fantastic opportunity for businesses to capitalise on this significant investment in the region.
BUILDING A PROFILE
However, companies cannot expect to win work simply because they are based in the Humber. Instead businesses need to ensure they build and maintain a profile within the renewable energy sector, making sure their products and services meet high industry standards and strict criteria, so that they don’t miss out on a once in a generation opportunity.
SIEMENS
Setting the benchmark for this is Siemens itself, whose wind turbines have moved a step closer to mass production after passing industry-standard tests. The energy giant’s D6 models, that are set to be assembled in East Yorkshire, have been given a seal of approval for 25 years of reliable operating by testing body DNV GL. It will use 75-metre blades made at a site near Paull village and attached to other components in Alexandra Dock.
“It endorses Siemens in terms of quality, safety and reliability. It's like the gold standard,” said Paul Luen, Chairman of Hull Green Business Support Group of the Renewables Network.
“If you're looking at market leadership, there's no better way to do it than to get this as a ringing endorsement. It's a great way to define yourself and to maintain a competitive advantage.”
B2B NETWORK
One cost-effective way that businesses in East Yorkshire can achieve a strong profile is by becoming a member of the Renewables Network. This is a private B2B network established to assist members to enter and grow in the renewable energy market. It is privately funded and focused on delivering a wealth of opportunity to its members.
The Renewables Network supports manufacturers, contractors and developers seeking to increase supply-chain competitiveness and will support the academic and public sectors to engage and understand the sector.
KEY CONTRIBUTION
Working together as private, innovation driven businesses Renewables Network members make a key contribution to building a high growth, profit driven Renewable energy sector.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES By joining the Renewables Network, businesses will keep up-to-date with industry information and contacts. They will also receive regular invites to seminars and supply chain network events, as well as have the opportunity to promote themselves to buyers through a directory of suppliers.
In addition to this, access to funded business development support is available, along with tender-writing expertise.
Renewables Network MEMBERSHIP
The network already represents more than 260 companies across the green energy supply chain. It plays a leading role in supporting established businesses looking to grow into the market and supporting start-ups looking for rapid growth and investment, providing a practical business development service, information services and a network of sector expertise.
www.windenergynetwork.co.uk
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