Vattenfall has launched a campaign for local businesses to register an interest in working on the 1.8GW Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm to be located off the coast of East Anglia in the UK.
The Swedish company said it in the early stages of developing the project, which, if consented, is scheduled to start construction and operation in the 2020s.
Vattenfall senior project development manager for Norfolk Vanguard Ruari Lean said: “Our experience building wind farms in the UK tells us that if we want to maximise local business opportunities it’s important to start engagement early.
“Companies can benefit from early awareness of the opportunities, especially by understanding how and when to get involved in the procurement of a wide range of services.”
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Caroline Williams said: “We will be working closely with Vattenfall to ensure that local businesses take advantage of the supply chain opportunities this project will bring to the local economy.”
Image: Vattenfall’s Kentish Flats offshore wind farm (Vattenfall)
Vattenfall issues Vanguard call
Local businesses able to register interest in working on 1.8GW project
By EBS