SOWEC appoints two new subgroup chairs to drive forward offshore wind
The Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council has appointed two senior industry figures to lead key strands of its work to drive progress in the offshore wind sector.
SOWEC today responded to the Draft Scottish Budget, welcoming new funding proposed for supply chain and infrastructure projects needed to support offshore wind growth in Scotland.
Brian McFarlane, Industry Co-Chair of SOWEC commented:
"The announcement of £67m in the Scottish budget will be a big boost to offshore wind supply chain growth in Scotland. Attracting private investment to build new infrastructure and manufacturing facilities in Scotland is vital if we are to grow our supply chain ready to build out offshore wind in Scotland.
“ScotWind alone is a £27bn supply chain opportunity for Scotland, so this budget commitment is a smart way to unlock significant future economic value for companies and workers.”
Editors Notes
- More on the Draft Scottish Budget for 2024 to 2025 is available from the Scottish Government.
- The Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) is a collaboration between the Scottish public sector and the offshore wind industry. SOWEC has a clear vision and goals which is focused on growing the sector, ensuring the Scottish offshore wind industry is more sustainable, competitive, and commercially-attractive, both domestically and in the global offshore wind market.
- SOWEC’s mission is to coordinate and grow the sector, ensuring the Scottish offshore wind industry is more sustainable, competitive, and commercially-attractive, both domestically and in the global offshore wind market.
To follow up on this press release please contact Maf Smith, Lumen Energy & Environment, maf.smith@lumenee.cc / 07768 531501
https://www.offshorewindscotland.org.uk/the-scottish-offshore-wind-industry/sowec/sim/
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