Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement at an international energy conference in London of £300 million of funding to secure global offshore wind investment in the UK, the Chair of the Offshore Wind Industry Council Richard Sandford said,
“We are pleased that the Government has taken up the industry’s offer to work together on an Industrial Growth Plan for offshore wind. The offshore wind industry has worked hard to develop a deep understanding of where the UK could secure new supply chain investment and be internationally competitive. We have the opportunity to create thousands of new jobs in the UK, by focusing on advanced turbine technology, foundations and substructures, cables, smart environmental services, operations and maintenance.
"This funding reflects the reality that aspiration needs to be backed with action when it comes to offshore wind supply chain development. It will unlock new discussions about further collaboration between industry and Government ahead of the Industrial Strategy.”
