The trade association’s ‘Local Supply Chain Opportunities in Onshore Wind – Good Practice Guide’ highlights the local economic opportunities in the onshore wind supply chain.
The guide helps local firms secure contracts to plan, construct, maintain onshore wind farms.
Case studies such as Scotland’s Fallago Rig wind farm have been included as examples of projects which delivered significant local value.
The Fallago Rig wind farm delivered £18m boost to the UK economy and created more than 320 jobs in its two-year construction period.
RenewableUK chief executive Maria McCaffery said onshore wind has proved to be a powerhouse for economic growth with over 60% of the construction spend is in the local area.
"The British onshore wind industry provides jobs for nearly 19,000 people – and we are determined to maximise the opportunities for local companies to get as big a slice of the economic action as possible," McCaffery added.
UK Energy Secretary Edward Davey said the Government is committed to onshore wind as part of the energy mix that is tackling climate change and boosting energy security though increasing homegrown sources.
"The Good Practice Guide will help local communities see even greater financial benefits from hosting onshore wind developments," Davey added.
Image: RenewableUK’s good-practice guide helps local firms secure contracts to plan, construct, maintain onshore wind farms. Photo: Courtesy of RenewableUK.
