Business boost from renewable energy highlighted in latest report – as Scotland gears up to deliver UK’s clean power ambition
Scottish Renewables has today (May 19) published its latest Supply Chain Impact Statement – an annual report showcasing the wealth of organisations supporting the delivery of clean energy infrastructure across Scotland.
Now in its seventh edition, the Supply Chain Impact Statement underscores the strength and reach of Scotland’s supply chain, from the Borders to the Central Belt up into our island communities, and its vital role in progressing the nation’s renewable energy ambitions.
Drawing upon world-class expertise, skills and industrial capability, Scottish businesses are delivering highly specialised work across the full spectrum of renewable technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, solar power and marine energy.
From marine experts and training providers to mooring specialists and construction companies, hundreds of organisations are tapping into the growing opportunities renewable energy has to offer.
This year’s Supply Chain Impact Statement features 36 organisations and represents more than 5,000 jobs. Organisations featured in this year’s publication include:
- Amos Beech, a workplace design consultancy which develops sustainable office environments using materials that either reduce carbon emissions or can be recycled.
- Apollo, an engineering and advisory consultancy operating across the energy sector, with expertise in marine renewable energy.
- Ithica, an award-winning independent film studio specialising in cinematic storytelling for organisations across the renewable energy and industrial sectors.
- Jones Bros Civil Engineering, one of the UK's leading civil engineering companies, delivering innovative solutions for renewable energy infrastructure projects across the UK.
- MB Plant, a family-owned business playing a key role in the energy sector which has offered vehicle, plant and access equipment hire to the offshore oil and gas sector for more than 30 years before moving to serve the renewable energy industry.
- Terra Mechanica Maris, a specialist in offshore drilling support, mechanical maintenance and fabrication for the renewable energy industry.
Support for the Scottish Renewables Supply Chain Impact Statement comes from document sponsors: CMS, EDF power solutions UK and Ireland, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Ocean Winds, ORE Catapult, Tarmac and The Clean Energy Cluster.
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:
“This year’s edition of the Supply Chain Impact Statement showcases the breadth and depth of activity throughout Scotland’s diverse supply chain right now, driven by major investment in renewable energy projects.
“Over the last seven years we have tracked the growth of suppliers working across wind, hydrogen, solar and marine energy as they expand their skills, grow their teams and adapt to new challenges, from deeper waters and larger turbines to complex regulatory demands.
“Despite an uncertain project pipeline, these companies continue to innovate and evolve, playing a critical role in consenting, designing, building and operating the clean energy infrastructure that powers homes and industries across the UK.
“Our latest Supply Chain Impact Statement demonstrates that with the right policy and regulatory support to secure the project pipeline, developers and suppliers across the energy sector can continue to deliver lasting value for Scotland’s workforce, industrial capabilities and economy.”
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