Originally published November 4 2005
Offshore wind energy could create jobs in eastern regions of England
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Residents in Norfolk and Suffolk could benefit immensely from the global move toward alternative renewable energies. Representatives at HussumWind, the largest provider of worldwide wind energy, say that new plants could boost employment in many regions of the country.
The East of England is in prime position to benefit from worldwide moves towards offshore wind energy after a successful international trade fair, officials said last night.
Norfolk and Suffolk are set to benefit from an increased worldwide awareness in the region following well-received representations in front of the energy sector's movers and shakers.
HussumWind in Germany, the world's largest trade fair for wind energy that took place last week, featured a presentation by John Westwood on the benefits of using East of England expertise and resources in the renewable energy sector.
Mr Westwood, managing director of Canterbury-based energy analysts Douglas-Westwood Ltd, was promoting an economic supply-chain study on behalf of the European-funded project Power (Pushing Offshore Wind Energy Regions).
"We estimate that over the next five years, investments in offshore wind power will generate Euros 6.8 billion of new business for companies around the North Sea, delivering many new jobs.
Norfolk and Suffolk are already benefiting from the Scroby Sands development off Yarmouth, the country's biggest offshore windfarm, and are set to receive another economic jackpot from the future Yarmouth outer harbour project.
A Power study, released in June, forecasted that the East of England could benefit from the emerging wind sector by between �518million and �1.75billion over the next eight years.
John Best, chief executive of the East of England Energy Group (EEEGr), said the region would benefit immeasurably from the increased awareness following on from the trade fair and new studies.
"In the southern area of the North Sea we've got the gas, and the wind, and the ports, shallow water and experience.
"We've had pieces of steel in the North Sea for 40 years for the gas industry - we have plenty of offshore marine experience and now we have to convert that from oil and gas to wind energy.
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