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22/01/2025
New Clean Energy Cluster To Supercharge Offshore Wind Supply Chain
A new Clean Energy Cluster, launched today by Scottish Renewables at its Offshore Wind Conference in Glasgow, aims to supercharge the growth of Scotland's thriving offshore wind supply chain.
This initiative, appointed by the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), will bring together organisations across Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands, including ports, large-scale contractors, and a diverse ecosystem of SMEs.
By fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and enhancing skills development, the Cluster will strengthen the global competitiveness of Scotland's renewable energy supply chain.
Scottish Renewables will work closely with industry, enterprise agencies, and academic institutions to ensure the Cluster effectively connects businesses and supports their growth within the burgeoning offshore wind sector.
Emma Harrick, Director of Energy Transition and Supply Chain at Scottish Renewables, said: "Scotland's offshore wind supply chain is a crucial component of the green energy revolution. The remarkable entrepreneurial spirit shown by so many businesses in the sector is supporting the delivery of work packages as varied as munitions clearing, robotics, subsea inspection, port services and industrial workwear.
"The Clean Energy Cluster is a crucial step in fostering even stronger connections between Scotland's supply chain and the developer community providing opportunities to boost innovation, create skilled jobs and accelerate the growth of Scotland's diverse supplier network.
"A unified Scottish cluster will enhance support for all Scottish suppliers. We already have a wealth of suppliers supporting the renewable energy sector, including start-ups and those transitioning from other sectors, contributing their world-class expertise not only to projects in Scotland but 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."
Acting Minister for Climate Action and co-chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), Alasdair Allan said: "This national cluster will strengthen the support provided to Scotland's offshore wind supply chain businesses and make a real difference to the sector.
"These businesses are a crucial element of our offshore wind economy, employing people in communities across Scotland. I look forward to engaging with the national cluster and supporting its aims in my role as SOWEC co-chair."
This initiative, appointed by the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), will bring together organisations across Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands, including ports, large-scale contractors, and a diverse ecosystem of SMEs.
By fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and enhancing skills development, the Cluster will strengthen the global competitiveness of Scotland's renewable energy supply chain.
Scottish Renewables will work closely with industry, enterprise agencies, and academic institutions to ensure the Cluster effectively connects businesses and supports their growth within the burgeoning offshore wind sector.
Emma Harrick, Director of Energy Transition and Supply Chain at Scottish Renewables, said: "Scotland's offshore wind supply chain is a crucial component of the green energy revolution. The remarkable entrepreneurial spirit shown by so many businesses in the sector is supporting the delivery of work packages as varied as munitions clearing, robotics, subsea inspection, port services and industrial workwear.
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"The Clean Energy Cluster is a crucial step in fostering even stronger connections between Scotland's supply chain and the developer community providing opportunities to boost innovation, create skilled jobs and accelerate the growth of Scotland's diverse supplier network.
"A unified Scottish cluster will enhance support for all Scottish suppliers. We already have a wealth of suppliers supporting the renewable energy sector, including start-ups and those transitioning from other sectors, contributing their world-class expertise not only to projects in Scotland but 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."
Acting Minister for Climate Action and co-chair of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), Alasdair Allan said: "This national cluster will strengthen the support provided to Scotland's offshore wind supply chain businesses and make a real difference to the sector.
"These businesses are a crucial element of our offshore wind economy, employing people in communities across Scotland. I look forward to engaging with the national cluster and supporting its aims in my role as SOWEC co-chair."
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