Bristol : Gateway for Offshore Renewable Energy Technology - Regensw
Bristol : Gateway for Offshore Renewable Energy Technology Ian MacDougall Economic Development Manager, Bristol City Council
Tidal Energy Forum 6th October 2011
www.investinbristol.com
Bristol - a major European city • World-class knowledge economy & three outstanding universities
• Most competitive, productive and highly skilled regional English city • Internationally recognised as a premier UK city-region
• Highest level of private sector employment growth in England (1998–2008) • European City of the Year in 2008 (Academy of Urbanism) • Top 10 ‘must-see’ city in the world in 2009 (DK Eye Witness Travel) www.investinbristol.com
Bristol - a gateway for offshore renewable energy technology • UK - world leading offshore renewables deployment • Bristol - at the heart of the offshore energy industry – proximity to new areas of offshore energy – world leading industry players – advanced engineering and manufacturing – access to knowledge and services – deployment infrastructure
Offshore energy comes to the west
• Tidal and wave energy • Offshore wind R3 into the Bristol channel and Irish sea • Future developments in Ireland and France • New technologies – floating wind • Ambitious plans in the South West, Wales and South Coast
Centre for Technology Development • Base for leading marine energy technology developers including: – – – –
Tidal Generation Limited Marine Current Turbines IT Power Rolls-Royce (hydro turbines)
• Supported by Universities of Bristol and Bath and leading consultancy firms
Superb facilities for applied research • Over 800 students on aerospace engineering related courses – Bristol University – leading research in tidal energy, turbine blade design and advanced materials – University of Bath – advanced engineering and power transmission – University of the West of England – Institute of Technology, Aerospace manufacturing
Offshore Renewables - developers, consultancies & support services • Bristol already a leading centre for renewable energy specialist consultants and support services – Technical consultancy/research – Legal & financial – Project development
Aerospace and leading industrial partners • One of the largest concentrations of aerospace and defence related activities in Europe • 30,000 people employed in the sector
• Global companies – – – – –
Airbus, BAe Systems GKN Aerospace MBDA Rolls-Royce
• Extensive supply chain capability Technical Consultancy Product/component supply Service industries
Centre of excellence for composites and advanced materials New National Composites Centre (Opened Summer 2011) • •
•
open-access facility to deliver world-class innovation Backed by industry :
Complements the existing Advanced Composites Centre for Innovation and Science (ACCIS) at Bristol University
Port Facilities and business Infrastructure
• Bristol Port – – – –
Royal Portbury Dock Avonmouth Dock Logistics and transportation hub Expansion to create a new international container terminal
• Avonmouth & Severnside – Significant expansion potential – Enterprise Area – Plans to create a low carbon manufacturing hub
Bristol – Supporting Enterprise • Invest in Bristol Reception Service • West of England Local Enterprise Partnership • Low Carbon South West • SW Environmental iNet network for innovation • SW Clean Tech Co-Investment Fund • Regen SW
www.investinbristol.com
Bristol – what others say! We have chosen Bristol as the location of our new office because of the highly-skilled workforce, the focus on 'green environment', the infrastructure and the general development of the city. “It is very exciting for us to be here and we look forward to building and maintaining a good relationship with the city. We have received excellent help from Bristol City Council. They have provided us with research and support, which is valuable when you are establishing a project like ours.“ Phil Jones, President of Vestas Spare Parts & Repair
Bristol – what others say! LICenergy UK Ltd. is moving into serviced offices within the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone and plans to recruit up to 20 engineers, draughtsman and administrative staff over the next two years. “After extensive research, LIC felt that Bristol offered the greatest potential for our expansion both as a geographically strategic base but also backed up with the high academic standard of engineers qualifying from the University. Throughout our research to establish a UK base the support we have received from Invest in Bristol has been faultless. The team have been a key element in our final decision to settle here. The vibrancy of the city matches well with our Danish roots and we look forward to becoming a part of this expanding and exciting business community.” Morten Tobias Lind, MD of LICenergy UK Ltd,
Bristol – Our ambition • Build of Bristol’s strengths • Establish the city as a centre for technology development and knowledge based industries • Work with partners in South Wales, the south west peninsula and Solent to develop and expand the offshore renewable energy sector and bring forward commercial projects • Support and nurture our existing base of businesses in the supply chain • Attract further inward investment to add to Bristol’s capabilities
Thank You Contact: Ian MacDougall Economic Development Manager [email protected] 0117 922 2235 Robin McDowell Economic Development Co-ordinator [email protected] Tel: 0117 922 2931
www.investinbristol.com
Tidal Energy Forum 6th October 2011
www.investinbristol.com
Bristol - a major European city • World-class knowledge economy & three outstanding universities
• Most competitive, productive and highly skilled regional English city • Internationally recognised as a premier UK city-region
• Highest level of private sector employment growth in England (1998–2008) • European City of the Year in 2008 (Academy of Urbanism) • Top 10 ‘must-see’ city in the world in 2009 (DK Eye Witness Travel) www.investinbristol.com
Bristol - a gateway for offshore renewable energy technology • UK - world leading offshore renewables deployment • Bristol - at the heart of the offshore energy industry – proximity to new areas of offshore energy – world leading industry players – advanced engineering and manufacturing – access to knowledge and services – deployment infrastructure
Offshore energy comes to the west
• Tidal and wave energy • Offshore wind R3 into the Bristol channel and Irish sea • Future developments in Ireland and France • New technologies – floating wind • Ambitious plans in the South West, Wales and South Coast
Centre for Technology Development • Base for leading marine energy technology developers including: – – – –
Tidal Generation Limited Marine Current Turbines IT Power Rolls-Royce (hydro turbines)
• Supported by Universities of Bristol and Bath and leading consultancy firms
Superb facilities for applied research • Over 800 students on aerospace engineering related courses – Bristol University – leading research in tidal energy, turbine blade design and advanced materials – University of Bath – advanced engineering and power transmission – University of the West of England – Institute of Technology, Aerospace manufacturing
Offshore Renewables - developers, consultancies & support services • Bristol already a leading centre for renewable energy specialist consultants and support services – Technical consultancy/research – Legal & financial – Project development
Aerospace and leading industrial partners • One of the largest concentrations of aerospace and defence related activities in Europe • 30,000 people employed in the sector
• Global companies – – – – –
Airbus, BAe Systems GKN Aerospace MBDA Rolls-Royce
• Extensive supply chain capability Technical Consultancy Product/component supply Service industries
Centre of excellence for composites and advanced materials New National Composites Centre (Opened Summer 2011) • •
•
open-access facility to deliver world-class innovation Backed by industry :
Complements the existing Advanced Composites Centre for Innovation and Science (ACCIS) at Bristol University
Port Facilities and business Infrastructure
• Bristol Port – – – –
Royal Portbury Dock Avonmouth Dock Logistics and transportation hub Expansion to create a new international container terminal
• Avonmouth & Severnside – Significant expansion potential – Enterprise Area – Plans to create a low carbon manufacturing hub
Bristol – Supporting Enterprise • Invest in Bristol Reception Service • West of England Local Enterprise Partnership • Low Carbon South West • SW Environmental iNet network for innovation • SW Clean Tech Co-Investment Fund • Regen SW
www.investinbristol.com
Bristol – what others say! We have chosen Bristol as the location of our new office because of the highly-skilled workforce, the focus on 'green environment', the infrastructure and the general development of the city. “It is very exciting for us to be here and we look forward to building and maintaining a good relationship with the city. We have received excellent help from Bristol City Council. They have provided us with research and support, which is valuable when you are establishing a project like ours.“ Phil Jones, President of Vestas Spare Parts & Repair
Bristol – what others say! LICenergy UK Ltd. is moving into serviced offices within the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone and plans to recruit up to 20 engineers, draughtsman and administrative staff over the next two years. “After extensive research, LIC felt that Bristol offered the greatest potential for our expansion both as a geographically strategic base but also backed up with the high academic standard of engineers qualifying from the University. Throughout our research to establish a UK base the support we have received from Invest in Bristol has been faultless. The team have been a key element in our final decision to settle here. The vibrancy of the city matches well with our Danish roots and we look forward to becoming a part of this expanding and exciting business community.” Morten Tobias Lind, MD of LICenergy UK Ltd,
Bristol – Our ambition • Build of Bristol’s strengths • Establish the city as a centre for technology development and knowledge based industries • Work with partners in South Wales, the south west peninsula and Solent to develop and expand the offshore renewable energy sector and bring forward commercial projects • Support and nurture our existing base of businesses in the supply chain • Attract further inward investment to add to Bristol’s capabilities
Thank You Contact: Ian MacDougall Economic Development Manager [email protected] 0117 922 2235 Robin McDowell Economic Development Co-ordinator [email protected] Tel: 0117 922 2931
www.investinbristol.com
