Scottish Renewables has published the latest edition of its Supply Chain Impact Statement which found 90% of companies included in the report hired new recruits to work exclusively in renewable energy in the last 12 months. The Supply Chain Impact Statement is an annual showcase of the clean power achievements of businesses and organisations, from the borders to the Highlands and Islands, working across Scotland’s flourishing renewable energy industry.
The 40 supply chain companies featured in the Impact Statement employ more than 1,270 employees who work exclusively in renewable energy. Of the supply chain organisations surveyed:
- 100% believe Scotland is an attractive place to invest.
- 100% feel confident in securing work in the renewable energy industry over the next five years.
- 90% said that they have hired new people as a result of the opportunities in renewable energy.
Companies featured in this year’s report include:
- SD Wind Energy – a provider of small-scale wind turbines and hybrid renewable energy systems that has installed turbines across the globe from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle.
- Napkin Innovation - a company provinding non-grouted foundation connections for offshore wind developments.
Utility ROV Services – a company specialising in bespoke subsea operations through remote-operated vehicles supporting the offshore wind industry. - FES Group – a Stirling based business offering end-to-end services for solar PV, battery storage, hydro power and district heat solutions.
Support for the Scottish Renewables’ Supply Chain Impact Statement comes from Document Sponsors Blue Float Energy | Renantis Partnership, EDF Renewables UK and Ireland, Inch Cape Offshore Wind, Ocean Winds, ORE Catapult and Scottish and Southern Electricity Network.
