A brand new Clear Vitality Cluster organisation was launched on 22 January by Scottish Renewables at its Offshore Wind Convention in Glasgow, which the group mentioned was “set to supercharge the expansion of Scotland’s offshore wind provide chain”.
The commerce group mentioned the cluster “will promote development within the thriving provide chain of Scotland’s offshore wind sector, with membership to incorporate organisations based mostly in or working throughout Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands”.
From ports and large-scale contractors to the advanced ecosystem of small and medium enterprises, The Clear Vitality Cluster will promote, join and information suppliers throughout the nation trying to achieve renewable vitality. The unified cluster will improve enterprise improvement alternatives, foster innovation, drive expertise improvement and enhance the worldwide competitiveness of Scotland’s renewable vitality provide chain.
Scottish Renewables was final month appointed by the Scottish Offshore Wind Vitality Council (SOWEC) because the Cluster Administration Organisation, to maneuver from the present mannequin and set up a nationwide provide chain cluster for Scotland.
Scottish Renewables will work carefully with Scotland’s suppliers, enterprise businesses and tutorial establishments to put collaboration on the coronary heart of The Clear Vitality Cluster.
Emma Harrick, Director of Vitality Transition and Provide Chain at Scottish Renewables, mentioned:
“Scotland’s offshore wind provide chain is an important element of the inexperienced vitality revolution. The outstanding entrepreneurial spirit proven by so many companies within the sector is supporting the supply of labor packages as diversified as munitions clearing, robotics, subsea inspection, port providers and industrial workwear.
“The Clear Vitality Cluster is an important step in fostering even stronger connections between Scotland’s provide chain and the developer group offering alternatives to spice up innovation, create expert jobs and speed up the expansion of Scotland’s numerous provider community.
“A unified Scottish cluster will improve help for all Scottish suppliers. We have already got a wealth of suppliers supporting the renewable vitality sector, together with start-ups and people transitioning from different sectors, contributing their world-class experience not solely to tasks in Scotland however worldwide.
“The Clear Vitality Cluster will proceed to work with the Scottish Offshore Wind Vitality Council and signify the complete renewable vitality provide chain as we assist to develop a sustainable, thriving, and internationally aggressive provide chain right here in Scotland.”
Performing Minister for Local weather Motion and co-chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Vitality Council (SOWEC), Alasdair Allan mentioned:
“This nationwide cluster will strengthen the help offered to Scotland’s offshore wind provide chain companies and make an actual distinction to the sector.
These companies are an important component of our offshore wind financial system, using individuals in communities throughout Scotland. I stay up for partaking with the nationwide cluster and supporting its goals in my function as SOWEC co-chair.”