SPONSORS OF REGIONAL FOCUS
OFFSHORE WIND
offshore wind markets in the world and is the focus of many international players. The huge developments off the east coast present significant opportunities for key industrial hubs such as Tees Valley.
A LOCATION OF CHOICE Tees Valley has all the ingredients to become a location of choice for the offshore wind industry, indeed it is already beginning to become a key location for the industry. The existing strengths in offshore and subsea work, as well as a proven track record in delivering large-scale civil and marine engineering projects, puts the area in a strong position. The extensive facilities of an expanding deep-water port complex, coupled with the availability of large parcels of industrial land, are of great interest to the offshore wind OEMs.
SECTOR SUPPORT
National and local public sector support in the form of Enhanced Capital Allowances, simplified planning regimes and business rate tax relief for offshore wind projects locating on key sites in the area make the Tees Valley offer even stronger.
Tees Valley has the potential to attract all aspects of the offshore wind supply chain including blade manufacturing, monopole development, electrical and mechanical components, structures, cabling, operations and maintenance providers.
Tees Valley is in pole position to serve the Dogger Bank 60 miles off the Northeast coast – as well as offshore wind projects worldwide. The proximity of Tees Valley, equidistant between the Humber and Scotland, offers a host of opportunities to add value to these and other projects.
THE OPPORTUNITIES IN TEES VALLEY The UK is one of the most exciting
SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS Tees Valley Unlimited (TVU) is the Local Enterprise Partnership for the Tees Valley – a partnership of public, private and voluntary bodies, which coordinates activities designed to improve the economic performance of the entire Tees Valley.
ADVICE AND NETWORK LINKS Tees Valley Unlimited can advise companies on recruitment, skills availability and training support and can identify property and site solutions that suit your business needs. They also have excellent links with both public and private organisations in the area and can provide introductions to people who provide the specialist help you need.
TVU recognise the importance of the offshore wind sector, and have a dedicated team to help companies and organisations in the industry.
Tees Valley Unlimited is well connected to the network of specialist organisations in both the public and private sector that can support your business. They can introduce businesses to organisations who can help improve productivity and carbon footprint, organisations to provide training and workforce development, and industry and business-led forums who provide excellent opportunities for networking.
ENTERPRISE ZONES
Enterprise Zones will offer stimulating financial incentives to help attract real investment and growth and deliver significant job opportunities by 2015 and beyond.
Four sites at Wilton and PD Ports/South Bank Wharf both in Redcar and Cleveland, Port Estates in Hartlepool and the New Energy and Tech Park in Billingham are perfect for locating into the prime heart of the industry.
£40M BOOST FOR BUSINESS In October the Government announced £39.6m of Regional Growth Fund (RGF) support for businesses within Tees Valley, following £26m being secured from RGF round one and TVU worked with businesses and its public sector partners to prepare the bids to access this funding.
TEES VALLEY – KEY COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES FOR OFFSHORE WIND • Tees Valley is already a key offshore wind location
• Infrastructure availability • Incentives to attract major development in a key sector
• Affordability of highly-skilled staff • Engineering skills base • Support organisations • Ability to access international markets • Cost competitive location
SUPPLYING OFFSHORE WIND PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE Tees Valley firms are currently active in many of the major offshore wind developments around Europe, and the list is impressive
• Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm • Lincolnshire Offshore Wind Farm • London Array Wind Farm • Robin Rigg Wind Farm • Germany’s BARD Offshore 1 Wind Farm
• Walney 1 Wind Farm (Irish Sea) • Greater Gabbard Wind Farm
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