AREG NEWS: AREG to highlight offshore wind sector innovation and growth in SME Technology Showcase

August 14, 2024
AREG NEWS: AREG to highlight offshore wind sector innovation and growth in SME Technology Showcase

Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) is hosting an upcoming SME Technology Showcase event, designed to highlight emerging trends at the intersection of digital technology and renewable energy.

The event, which is sponsored by Vysus Group, will take place on Wednesday, 11 September from 10am-4pm at Aberdeen’s Sandman Hotel.

Part of AREG’s ‘Enhancing Offshore Wind Renewables Through Digital Innovation’ project, supported by Aberdeen City Council and funded by the UK Government, the event will feature a series of presentations and panel discussions from leading digital technology innovators and offshore wind developers, including Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), Vysus Group and Fennex.

During the discussions, attendees will discover more about industry collaboration and supply chain digitalisation.

In addition to the panel sessions, more than 15 technology companies will unveil their latest innovations, designed to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes and promote sustainability, in the event’s exhibition space.

Jean Morrison MBE, AREG chairperson, said: “Tailored specifically for supply chain organisations and offshore wind companies eager to embrace digital transformation, this event will offer an excellent opportunity for professionals to explore new innovations and forge valuable partnerships, while networking with peers and leading industry figures.

“As an exciting part of AREG’s ‘Enhancing Offshore Wind Renewables Through Digital Innovation’ project, which we launched earlier this year, we hope this event will encourage the exchange of knowledge and best practices, fostering learning and innovation within the digital technology ecosystem.”

AREG member registration for the SME Technology Showcase will cost £22.38, with non-member registration costing £44.04.

For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sme-technology-showcase-tickets-920815031547 or contact [email protected]

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AREG has played an important role in the growth of Scotland’s renewable energy sector, engaging the supply chain and developing the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre. However, we are only at the very beginning of the transition that AREG was established to both lead and support so there are still opportunities for companies to get into the constantly evolving renewables supply chain. We look forward to continuing our work together as renewables builds on its place as Scotland’s main source of power, and as we seek to deliver real change in the crucial areas of heat and transport.

Scottish Renewables
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Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has worked closely with AREG since its formation. The recent progress in the developments of offshore wind projects by Equinor and Vattenfall are as a result of the work of the group over many years. The north-east is known as the oil and gas capital of Europe. At the Chamber, we believe the region must evolve its position to being recognised as the energy capital. Whilst hydrocarbons will continue to be essential in driving our economy for years to come, the generation of renewable resources will play an increasingly important role in providing cost-effective power, innovative development and economic growth.

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The enthusiasm and dedication of the early group that would become AREG was fundamental in us choosing to launch All-Energy in Aberdeen. The first tiny show was held in 2001, and AREG’s Chairman at the time, Jeremy Cresswell, played such an active role that I often describe him in terms such as All-Energy’s ‘midwife’. All-Energy is now the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference in terms of number of attendees, space booked, and number of exhibiting companies. As AREG became firmly established, their presence and support for the event grew spectacularly over the years. We thank them most sincerely for their invaluable input.

All-Energy
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Vattenfall has forged a strong working relationship with AREG through the development of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre. AREG has worked tirelessly on behalf of the North East and it can take enormous credit for the growth of sustainable energy in the region and the path it has cleared for the region to capture further investment.

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Aberdeen City and Shire is emerging as a key location for renewables by successfully transferring its world-class oil and gas expertise into the sector and AREG has done much to advance this through a broad range of initiatives. It has acted as a catalyst in driving further investment in the local economy by engaging with companies, Government, public bodies and existing projects and we have been pleased to support their efforts. Scottish Enterprise will continue to engage with AREG as we increase Scotland’s use of renewable energy.

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