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www.whitbywind.co.uk. Business opportunities in the borough. What's happening?. 30% UK Demand Meet our energy commitments Provide Energy Security UK = Net exporter of energy. How the Industry Works. Tier 1: Developers and Landowners ( Forewind, Dong, Mainstream, Crown Estate etc.)
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www.whitbywind.co.uk Business opportunities in the borough
What's happening? 30% UK Demand Meet our energy commitments Provide Energy Security UK = Net exporter of energy
How the Industry Works • Tier 1: Developers and Landowners (Forewind, Dong, Mainstream, Crown Estate etc.) • Tier 2: Principal suppliers and service providers (Clipper, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Genesa, RES etc) • Tier 3: Suppliers to the suppliers (You?)
What are we doing? • Infrastructure and inward investment • Education, skills and employment • Marketing, communications and partnerships • Supply chain development
What are the opportunities? This is happening NOW The opportunities are available NOW From design to construction to the supply of life jackets. A whole new industry and community is developing. A global opportunity at a local level.
Example Fasteners: 2000 x £15,000 = £30,000,000
Example 2 • 2000 fire extinguishers • 2000 ladders • 2000 sinks • 10,000 health and safety courses? • 10,000 lifejackets? • 10,000 hard hats? • Countless toilet rolls and bacon sandwiches!
How to get involved? • Get to network events: • Scarborough event 11th May 2011 • Seek out information • Make contact now • 6 months to 2 years to become a supplier
Useful contacts • www.bwea.com (RenewableUK) • www.thecrownestate.co.uk • www.forewind.co.uk • www.supplychaindirectory.co.uk • www.thma.co.uk • www.nofenergy.co.uk • www.whitbywind.co.uk
Be part of the REVOLUTION alex.richards@scaborough.gov.uk 01723 384317