Renewables
Renewable Energy
Aberdeen's vision is to be the renewable energy industry
- project manager
- industry leader
- economic powerhouse
A wind farm out at sea.Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group
Aberdeen businesses are applying their existing oil and gas skills and expertise to renewable energy projects to increase the speed and scale of renewable energy development. A Public / Private partnership, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG), has been established to drive forward the city’s vision.
Marine Technologies
The concentration of subsea capability in Aberdeen will help realise the marine technologies currently under development.
Project Development and Management
The city’s skills in project development and management can help bridge the technical and management gap between small-scale application and the industrial scales required
Financial Viability
Moreover, oil and gas industry access to capital and expertise will improve the financial viability of many renewable energy projects.
Global Market
With a strong tradition of International Trade, Aberdeen is looking beyond the UK to the global market for renewable energy opportunities. Aberdeen personnel are behind some of the most significant developments proposed to date.
UK Benefits
A leadership role for the city offers significant economic opportunity for other parts of the UK through established and emerging partnerships.