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 stated was “set to supercharge the growth of Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain”.
The commerce group stated the cluster “will promote growth in the thriving supply chain of Scotland’s offshore wind sector, with membership to include organisations based in or working across Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands”.
From ports and large-scale contractors to the complicated ecosystem of small and medium enterprises, The Clear Vitality Cluster will promote, join and information suppliers throughout the nation trying to achieve renewable power. The unified cluster will improve enterprise growth alternatives, foster innovation, drive abilities growth and increase the worldwide competitiveness of Scotland’s renewable power 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 companies 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, stated:
“Scotland’s offshore wind provide chain is a vital part of the inexperienced power revolution. The exceptional entrepreneurial spirit proven by so many companies within the sector is supporting the supply of labor packages as different as munitions clearing, robotics, subsea inspection, port companies and industrial workwear.
“The Clear Vitality Cluster is a vital step in fostering even stronger connections between Scotland’s provide chain and the developer neighborhood 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 assist for all Scottish suppliers. We have already got a wealth of suppliers supporting the renewable power sector, together with start-ups and people transitioning from different sectors, contributing their world-class experience not solely to initiatives in Scotland however worldwide.
“The Clean Energy Cluster will continue to work with the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council and represent the full renewable energy supply chain as we help to develop a sustainable, thriving, and internationally competitive supply chain here in Scotland.”
Performing Minister for Local weather Motion and co-chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Vitality Council (SOWEC), Alasdair Allan stated:
“This nationwide cluster will strengthen the assist offered to Scotland’s offshore wind provide chain companies and make an actual distinction to the sector.
These companies are a vital component of our offshore wind economic system, using individuals in communities throughout Scotland. I look ahead to participating with the nationwide cluster and supporting its goals in my function as SOWEC co-chair.”
