CWind hosted a delegation of 20 businesses from the south east region of Northern Ireland on Tuesday this week. The delegation, led by Energy Connections NI and hosted by the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) was in the area this week to see first-hand how businesses here have taken advantage of the supply chain opportunities on offer and exchange thoughts on the renewable energy sector with East of England experts.
CWind shared insights into its own experience of growing a business in the offshore wind supply chain with the delegation over coffee and tea at the Brightlingsea Yacht Club. Tim Smith, Sales Manager at CWind presented on the types of services that the industry requires in constructing and maintaining offshore wind farms, highlighting also the regulatory health and safety requirements crucial in the sector. The presentation was followed by a visit to CTruk’s manufacturing facilities in Brightlingsea, where the flagship CTruk 20T MPCs are built.
Among the delegation were engineering companies, fishermen and professional services companies. As well as representatives from First Flight Wind, the consortium developing a wind farm off the coast of Co Down.
CWind is a UK-based offshore wind industry service provider, working on construction and operations and maintenance projects across the industry. CWind has a proven track record of delivering cost-effective solutions to the issues faced by the industry, providing cost-effective, fuel efficient vessels, proven project solutions, highly experienced turbine technicians and fully accredited training services. CWind regularly has over 200 technicians offshore as well as a growing list of international clients. It is inspected to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
The East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) is the industry association for energy in the East of England, representing over 380 members across the supply chain. EEEGR is a non-profit, business-led group committed to the sustained development of the energy sector in the East of England and the continued success of our members. Its members operate throughout the energy sectors from oil, gas, wind, wave & tidal, bio-energy, and nuclear through to decommissioning, carbon capture & storage (CCS), distribution and transmission and conventional generation.
Energy Connections NI is the initiative of six councils in the South East Economic Development (SEED) region and is co-ordinated by Newry and Mourne District Council.
For further information please contact:
Petra Ernst-Gutierrez, CWind Ltd, petra.ernst-gutierrez@cwind247.com, +44 (0)1206 304464
www.cwind247.com
