The UK is a leading nation in the deployment of the offshore wind and currently has the largest offshore wind assets in the world. The UK offshore wind workforce is predicted to double, from 15,000 employees in 2021, to a predicted 27,000 by 2030, with turnover from wind energy generating c£6 billion in 2019.
The Humber presents a unique investment offer in its ability to test, develop and manufacture the necessary components and subcomponents with the large quayside needed to deploy the offshore wind farms in the North Sea and further afield.
The UK government has committed an investment of £95m for 2 new offshore wind ports to be constructed in the Humber region and Teesside, complementing the existing Greenport site at Hull. This will enable large manufacturers of blades, monopiles, wind turbines, cables, large installation vessels and other supply chain companies to co-locate at these sites. The region offers a wide range of testing facilities, ample physical space for investment and a committed offshore wind cluster which can support your company’s ambitious projects in addition the opportunities associated with the Humber Freeport.
To find out more about this unique opportunity please read our HPO below which also sets out the opportunity, skills and research, soft landing and local support.
Team Lincolnshire can also help with a bespoke package for businesses in this sector looking to expand or locate to the area including:
- Dedicated account manager
- Support in finding the right site or property
- Planning application support and guidance
- Location, economic and market intelligence
- Access to workforce recruitment, education and training solutions
- Access to sector specialists
- Access to sector-specific support programmes
- Access to local supply chains and business networks
- Access to funding for business investment
