Fallon backs UK’s fast-growing offshore wind industry
During the keynote speeches at the opening of RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind conference in Glasgow, Mr Fallon said: “Offshore wind isn’t just an energy sector, it’s a growth sector – and it’s vital that as the offshore wind sector grows, it strengthens its contribution to economic growth and creating jobs in the UK – more than 6,000 people are directly employed in the industry, with a similar number of indirect jobs in the supply chain.”
The Tory MP said he was delighted that Siemens and ABP are investing £310m in wind turbine production and installation facilities in the Hull area, noting: “This will be one of the largest investments in Humberside in the last 50 years - it clearly demonstrates that the UK is the market for the offshore wind sector.”
Mr Fallon announced a review of the UK’s offshore wind supply chain to identify opportunities for Government support.