Enterprise agencies welcome Sumitomo milestone as ground is broken on £350m factory project
Enterprise agencies welcome Sumitomo milestone as ground is broken on £350m factory project
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Two dozen organisations representing almost 25GW of ScotWind projects with an estimated value of £1.4bn per GW have agreed to work together to maximise the benefits of the industry.
The new signatories of the SOWEC Collaborative Framework Charter were announced today (Tuesday 11 May) by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP at the All Energy Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow.
These and other signatories are also responsible for a further 6.7GW of other Scottish projects either in construction or under development.
Enterprise agencies, Scottish Government and SOWEC have been engaging Scottish ports to look at how best to involve them in collaborative discussions with developers.
Stuart Black, HIE chief executive, said:
“Offshore wind offers huge potential for the Highlands and Islands and for Scotland. Along with emerging green hydrogen production, it’s part of our long-term strategy for the region. Nearly £300m has been invested in our region’s ports and harbours since 2010, and we now have a network of those serving the industry’s growth.
“Developing a thriving supply chain around all of this requires solid collaboration across all parties. That’s what the charter is all about. I’m delighted to be working with our partners to really make sure offshore wind delivers maximum benefits for Scotland’s economy.”
Enterprise agencies welcome Sumitomo milestone as ground is broken on £350m factory project
The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Scotland’s enterprise agencies and the world’s largest shipbuilding company could bring economic benefits for the Highlands and Islands.
Sumitomo Electric UK Power Cables Ltd plans to establish major operations in the region, supplying high voltage cables to the growing offshore wind energy sector.
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