The Offshore Wind Industry Council has today (June 24) announced the launch of a £100m, 10-year programme, the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, to support the growth of businesses working in the growing sector.
Responding, Nick Sharpe, Director of Communications at Scottish Renewables, said: “This programme, which will be delivered as part of the Offshore Wind Sector Deal, is a major opportunity for the UK supply chain to capitalise on a growing domestic and international offshore wind market, as well as allowing industry to increase the UK content of our offshore wind farms.
“As Scotland begins to build out projects which will harness its offshore wind potential there is a real chance for supply chain businesses to invest and expand, creating skilled jobs and delivering economic growth across the country.
“Key to this is the commitment, through the OWGP, to complete an in-depth assessment of the offshore wind foundations sector, reviewing the current and projected requirements for turbine foundations in the UK and abroad, identifying barriers to growth and making recommendations to overcome these challenges.”
