Development Opportunities
Much work has been undertaken in relation to specific technologies – both market and technology development opportunities and a number of market opportunities have been identified that are pertinent to the North East region.
The documents and links below are focused on renewables.
Detailed research has been undertaken regarding wind opportunities within the North East. This work was used to inform the development of the Regional Renewable Energy Strategy
Grid Capacity Study, Landscape Character Assessment, Regional Geographical Information System Report
Information regarding undertaken regarding wind opportunities within the North East.
The North East of England is home to a range of companies and organisations with expertise in the development and promotion of PV. With the assistance of the Regional Development Agency, One NorthEast, several of them have formed PV-NE to provide a focus for both regional activities and for those who are interested in what the North East has to offer.
NOF is dedicated to representing the national and international business interests of member companies and promoting the North of England as an area of expertise in the marine, offshore and renewable energy sectors.
Northeast Biofuels is a cluster group of companies and organisations committed to the development of a sustainable transport biofuels business in the North East of England. Typically this involves the production of biodiesel blends and bioethanol petrol additive from non-food crops, and development of related supply chains.
The BIG consists of those from both the business and the public sector with a common goal of helping the North East exploit the significant opportunities that biomass offers.