Find out about the UK strength in the energy sector

Attend Global Offshore Wind 2022 and explore the North of England as part of DIT's exclusive five-day trade visit.
 

The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) invites international stakeholders to the North of England to see the best of the northern energy sector.

The North holds 40% of the UK’s offshore wind farms, including two of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, Dogger Bank off the North East coast, which will cover the same area as greater London capable of powering 6 million homes, and the Hornsea projects off the Yorkshire and the Humber coast, which will be able to generate 5GW. In the North West, Burbo Bank is home to the UK’s first offshore wind farm and today the North West has the world’s second largest concentration of offshore wind farms, 270 wind turbines operated by Ørsted with a strong regional supply chain. A further 3GW project, Morgan and Mona, is currently being developed in the Irish Sea. With 10.4GW currently operational, the UK is aiming to reach its target of 50GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030. 

This trade visit will start at Global Offshore Wind (GOW) in Manchester, before taking you on a tour of the North West, North East, and Yorkshire and the Humber. You will visit key sites and businesses in the renewable energy sector, as well as network with UK companies, and meet key stakeholders from the industry.

This five-day programme is exclusive to international company procurement leads, investors and key personnel and you will be accompanied by local experts from the industry.

What is included?

• Two day ticket to GOW (21 and 22 June) and access to a Northern Powerhouse event stand.
• Accompanied site visits across the North of England.
• Networking with key renewable energy clients and stakeholders across the North of England.
• Networking with renewable energy companies from across the world.
• Four-night stay in different locations across the North of England.*
• Breakfast and evening meals.
• Travel to and from site visits* (if attending the full agenda).
   

How to join this trade visit?

Express your interest and we will be in touch. Eligible companies will be invited to complete their booking and submit payment. More information will be shared closer to the travel date with a confirmed itinerary and information about your visit to the UK.

The North of England comprises of three regions: North West, North East, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

Agenda (subject to change)

Monday 20 June
Welcome reception at Manchester Airport

Tuesday 21 June
Global Offshore Wind 2022 in Manchester.

Wednesday 22 June
Tour of the North West, visit Hynet, Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Blackpool and Flyde College OR attend a second day at Global Offshore Wind 2022.

Thursday 23 June
Tour of the North East, visit ORE Catapult, Port of Tyne, JDR Cable Systems, and Teeside Freeport. 

Friday 24 June
Tour of Humber, visit Aura, ergo, Team Humber Marine Alliance, Grimsby Renewable Partnership, Humber Offshore Wind Cluster Group, Humber LEP, Humber Freeport OR visit ORE Catapult  ITM Power, Clean Power Hydrogen, and Chesterfield Special Cylinders in the Sheffield City Region.