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The Island already has an emerging expertise in renewable energy technology and associated activities.

Blade manufacturer Vestas is currently investing in a major research and development centre for offshore wind technology. Gurit is a worldwide leader in composite technology and a tier 1 supplier to the wind industry. Its UK operation is based on the Isle of Wight. South Boats is an Island-based company specializing in the production of boats to maintain off-shore turbines. Other Island-based companies are involved in or examining bio-mass opportunities and tidal technologies.

Two sites have been identified for testing and developing tidal energy devices near Fort Victoria and St Catherine’s Point.

Island companies also benefit from the capabilities of neighbouring Solent businesses, for example in the
development of next generation turbines, but also in the provision of port facilities, engineering services, foundations, cabling, offshore electrics, maintenance, shipping and other services. Reflecting that, we are working with our sub-regional partners to bid for Low Carbon Economic Area status. The aim is to pull together national, sub-national and local agencies to focus on accelerating the growth of low carbon industries, supply chains and the necessary skills base.

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Page last updated on: 22/11/2010