fossil fuels<\/a> and exposure to volatility in global wholesale energy prices, the capacity for employing clean, domestic offshore wind to support driving the country is set to progress dramatically in the next decade.<\/p>\nBusiness and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said: \u201cThe UK\u2019s offshore wind sector is a major industrial success story, but we need to ensure local workers and manufacturers fully reap the economic benefits of this booming industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis major investment is a perfect example of how our transition to a low carbon economy can attract new industries, create jobs, reduce our reliance on unreliable fossil fuels and generate export opportunities as we build back greener from the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n
Towards a green industrial revolution<\/h3>\n Minister for Investment Gerry Grimstone added: \u201cJust as the UK led the Industrial Revolution two centuries ago, we are now spearheading the Green Industrial Revolution and we are building a manufacturing base that reflects our position as a world leader in offshore wind technology.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe UK\u2019s clean energy sector offers huge potential to international investors and as our workers build the next generation of wind turbines that help us meet our own climate change commitments, they will be producing the technology that can help countries all over the globe build for a greener future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tomasz Nowak, Chief Executive Officer at JDR, explained: \u201cAs the energy transition gathers pace and the UK\u2019s offshore wind sector continues to thrive, turbines are growing taller and farther from shore, calling for higher voltage subsea cables.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to build on our legacy as a leading provider of subsea cables to the offshore energy sector by investing in this new facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re also delighted to continue our investment in the North East of England, and in bringing new jobs to Cambois, Blyth and Northumberland. Our proposed facility is strategically located to capitalise on the rapidly growing and largest offshore renewable energy market in Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Impact on local communities<\/h3>\n As well as announcing funding for the offshore wind production boom, the government has also revealed that it is launching a consultation<\/a> today on ways in which we can reduce the effects on local communities and the environment when offshore wind farm power cables are connected ashore in the future.<\/p>\nEnergy, Clean Growth and Climate Change Minister Greg Hands concluded: \u201cOur world-leading offshore wind sector is delivering clean energy for millions and opening huge opportunities for green growth, driving investment and creating thousands of high-quality jobs all over the UK.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to growing this even more as we meet our bold climate change targets and reduce our exposure to volatile fossil fuels. But we want to hear people\u2019s views to ensure that connecting offshore wind farms doesn\u2019t have a negative impact on communities and our precious coastal and marine environment.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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