Scunthorpe to Host Two Offshore Wind Connections Events

Grimsby Renewables Partnership have teamed up with Team Humber Marine Alliance and RenewableUK to hold two supply chain events aimed at local businesses.

The intention is to give companies a better insight into what opportunities are available for them and the opportunity to partake in networking and workshops.

These free events will be held on 25th and 26th March at Forest Pines in Scunthorpe. Speakers include large offshore wind turbine manufacturer AREVA, port owner Able UK, trade association RenewableUK and government’s Offshore Wind Investment Organisation amongst others.

The UK is already the global leader in offshore wind with as much capacity installed as the rest of the world combined. With 30,000 jobs expected to be created in offshore wind over the next 8 years, UK suppliers have huge scope for expansion. The national offshore wind programme consists of over 40 projects with an estimated investment value of up to £100bn.

Offshore Wind is already creating 100’s of new jobs in the Humber region with significant investments in Operations & Maintenance facilities in Grimsby. With further plans to create brand new ports infrastructure and manufacturing facilities the Humber will become an internationally important Offshore Wind centre of excellence.

Offshore Wind Connections will see contributions from key speakers providing the latest updates from the industry as well key topics including Supply Chain Opportunities, UK Content, Cost Reduction, Inward Investment and Funding for growth and Skills.