MP joins bid for Humber offshore energy research facility
GRAHAM STUART MP, for Beverley and Holderness, has urged the Government to
select the Humber for a national research centre into offshore
renewable energy.
The
University of Hull is applying for the investment on behalf of the
Humber area, with support from key partners in both the public and
private sector. The facility will be a Technology and Innovation
Centre, specialising in offshore energy production.
The
Offshore Renewable Energy centre will be the third of a network of
technology and innovation centres to be established by the Technology Strategy Board, with a government investment of more than £200
million over the next four years.
“The Humber region has a lot to offer in terms of offshore renewable energy. With the nearby University of Hull renowned for its research excellence in this field and a proximity to the major offshore wind super cluster, we can offer a perfect location for the centre.
“This facility could aid regeneration in the area by creating jobs and attracting national and international investment. We have a unique chance to create employment opportunities that can be targeted at the local population, forming a platform for inspiring young people to become the next generation of skilled experts in this expanding industry.
An 'Expression of Interest' has been submitted by the University. The Technology Strategy Board and the
Government will now draw up a shortlist of bids, which will be asked to
submit final full proposals. The successful bidders will be announced
in December 2011 and the centre will begin operations in the summer
of 2012.
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