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OrbisEnergy - Offshore Renewable Business


OrbisEnergy will be the focal flagship building for the support and development of offshore renewable energy.

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The development at Ness Point, Lowestoft, aims to boost the development of the offshore renewable energy sector for the East of England.

The development will have space for upto 30 different companies, aiming to help create 150 jobs, and support the regeneration of Lowestoft.

The building is designed to be a showcase for sustainable development and solar thermal heating.

Other features:

  • Innovation & incubation centre for Offshore renewable energy.
  • Technology transfer / acceleration.
  • Business development.
  • Offshore supply chain management.
  • Links to higher education research facilities.
  • Conference and exhibition centre.

Richard Ellis, chairman of EEDA, said: "Orbis Energy is not only a key to enable the East of England to capitalise on its vast natural energy resources and assist the region's businesses to seize new opportunities in this sector, but also it is a catalyst for the further regeneration of Lowestoft."

OrbisEnergy is being funded by the East of England Development Agency and European Objective2 funding. The project is being managed by Suffolk County Council.

For more information contact: Steve Clarke, Development Director of Offshore Renewable Energy at Renewables East on 07939 053025 or by email on steveclarke@renewableseast.org.uk

For more information about innovation in Offshore Renewables CLICK HERE

www.orbisenergy.net



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