To explore the business opportunities for Danish companies in the growing UK renewable energy sector, the British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark (BCCD), in co-operation with the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce (HHCC), arranged a trade mission to Hull from 18-19 April 2016.
The trade mission was organised with the support of Esbjerg Erhvervsudvikling (EEU) and Djurs Wind Power (DWP) and followed on from a previously successful trade mission, which brought Danish companies over to Green Port Hull (GPH) in November 2015.
Close co-operation
For the November trade mission, EEU drew on its extensive network of members band insight into the industry, assembling a broad selection of Denmark’s leading renewable energy companies to visit the facilities in Hull and participate in a range of activities tailored to their business requirements.
The BCCD worked closely with EEU, highlighting the potential in the UK offshore wind sector and enabling businesses across a wide range of renewable energy sectors to participate.
Natural development
Business consultant Uffe Lundgaard from EEU explains: “With a large supply chain supporting the offshore wind industry in Esbjerg, we see it as a natural development that the companies use their skills and competences to increase market share and expand into other countries. We have made a bridge and now it is up to the companies to use it.”
The recent trade mission in April 2016 saw EEU and DWP bringing a selection of cutting-edge Danish companies to participate in a range of business-to-business activities over the course of two days.
Local businesses in the Humber region stand to benefit hugely from the expertise and experience provided by these Danish firms, as they are frequently market leaders in their respective areas.
Excellent news
This is excellent news for the UK, as its government seeks to meet the binding EU renewable energy targets for 2020.
Furthermore, it is excellent news for the wider region as the Humber establishes its position as the ‘Energy Estuary’.
The input of Danish companies will be immensely helpful for local UK companies seeking to gain a foothold in the supply chain of manufacturers like Siemens.
