Green Port Growth ProgrammeSupporting business development and investment in the renewables sector

The renewable energy sector will be the single biggest influence on the local economy for generations, creating thousands of new jobs along with a wealth of opportunity for local people and business.

Green Port HullThe Green Port Hull vision is to establish Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire as a world-class centre for renewable energy, creating wealth and employment for the region.

With its prime location close to the offshore wind opportunities in the North Sea, established infrastructure, knowledge, expertise and the capability to handle a diverse energy mix, the region is capitalising on its strengths.

These attributes are the reason that Siemens chose Hull as the location to build its offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing, assembly and servicing facilities that will form the centrepiece of Green Port Hull.

The Siemens investment is just the catalyst for the Green Port Hull vision. As well as offshore wind there are major opportunities in bio fuels, carbon capture and storage, waste to energy, solar, wave and tidal power generation.

Planned investment:

• Siemens/ABP-£310m(jointinvestment)offshorewindturbinefacility

• EnergyWorks-£150mgreenpowerplant

• BiomassHandlingFacilityatPortofHull-£150minvestmentenablingtransportofsustainablebiomasstoDraxPowerPlant

• RealityEnergyCentre-a£130m49MWbiomassfiredpowerplant

• RonDearingUniversityTechnicalCollege-specialisingindigitaltechnologyandmechatronics

Artists Impression of the Siemens facility

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To ensure this once in a lifetime opportunity becomes a reality, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, along with partner organisations, devised the Green Port Growth Programme.

With an investment of £25.7m, the programme, which is supported by the Government’s Regional Growth Fund, is designed to capitalise on the renewable energy opportunities. It aims to develop indigenous business growth within the sector and secure long-term economic growth and employment for the region.

The growth strands…The Green Port Growth Programme delivers a programme of activity through six business strands designed to develop all aspects of the renewables industry.

• EmploymentandSkillsDevelopment

• SiteAssembly

• InwardInvestment

• BusinessSupport&Advice

• BusinessInvestmentGrants

• Research,Development&Innovation(RDI)

The objectives…• Contribute£300mtothelocaleconomy

• Create1,300jobs

• Up-skillandtrainupto1,900localpeople

• Developover160haofland

• Secure£280moflargeinwardinvestment

• Assistupto650localbusinessestoentertherenewablesupplychain

• EstablishHullasacentreforRDIforthe renewablesindustry

Introducing the Green Port Growth Programme

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Employment and Skills Development

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Apprenticeship Wage Subsidies

For apprentices enrolled on Advanced (Level 3) Apprenticeship Frameworks. Examples of the apprenticeship frameworks supported are:

• EngineeringManufacturing(Craft&Technician)

• PowerSector

• WarehousingandStorage

• LogisticsOperations

• AbleSeafarer

• Electro-Technical

Up-skillingTraining subsidies to up-skill existing employees. The programme will reimburse employers up to 50% of the direct training costs incurred on training packages to upgrade employees from Level 2 to 3, 3 to 4 and 4 to 5.

Disadvantaged Groups - Wage Subsidies Incentives are available for businesses in the renewable energy and engineering sectors to employ people from disadvantaged groups. This includes a subsidy of up to 20% of one year’s wages.

The aim of this strand is to increase the strength of the local engineering workforce and raise skill levels to meet the needs of the emerging renewable energy sector.

Employers can access funding to train employees in the following groups.

Daifuku Logan

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Daifuku Logan, a world leader in the design and development of baggage handling and screening systems for airports around the world, has taken advantage of the subsidy to take on apprentices and up-skill individuals to make them more employable and the business more competitive.

Ian Buffey, Operations Manager at Daifuku Logan, said:

“Training and development is central to our business strategy and is seen as a major contributing factor to our success, with many of our business achievements made possible through the employment of local young people. Their talent has been recognised, nurtured and enhanced through our training programmes, encompassing both apprentice training and up-skilling.

“The funding support for apprenticeship frameworks and more advanced training provided by the Green Port Growth Programme has been hugely beneficial and the application process was refreshingly simple, so didn’t become counterproductive as some funding claims can be.

The support we received has been excellent and due to the funding, we were able to increase our apprentice intake significantly.”

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Brough EZ zone

The renewables industry by its nature is land hungry, so the provision of large areas of development land in the immediate vicinity of Green Port Hull is key to kick-starting inward investment and encouraging the co-location of the supply chain.

In response to this challenge, local authorities in Hull and the East Riding have worked with partners to bring forward a comprehensive range of sites suitable for all potential investors.

Many of the sites are in a 253-hectare Enterprise Zone (EZ) and benefits include:

• 100percentbusinessratediscountworthupto£257,000overafiveyearperiodforbusinessesmovingintotheEZbeforeApril2018

• Simplifiedplanningapproach-LocalDevelopmentOrder

• GovernmentsupporttoensuresuperfastbroadbandisrolledoutthroughouttheEZ

• EnhancedcapitalallowancesforplantandmachineryoninvestmentsmadebeforeApril2020

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1. Green Port Hull: Approx. 58 ha Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA)

2a. Queen Elizabeth Dock: (north) Approx. 29.64 ha (LDO)

2b. Queen Elizabeth Dock: (south) Approx. 20.33 ha (ECA)

3. Keystore: Approx. 0.67 ha. Business Rate Discount (ECA)

4. Kingston Parklands Approx. 4.03ha. (BRD)

5. Burma Drive: Approx. 3.98 ha. (BRD)

6. Marfleet Environmental Technology Park: Approx. 2.69 ha. (BRD)

7. Elba Street: Approx. 3.24 ha (BRD)

8. Valletta Street: Approx. 3.24 ha (BRD)

9. Wyke Works: Approx 2.0 ha (BRD)

10. Rix & Kingston International Business Park: 8.13 ha. (BRD)

11. Staithes Road: Approx. 2.0ha (BRD)

12. Paull: Approx. 80 ha (ECA)

13. Brough: Approx 35 ha (BRD)

Site Assembly

This strand aims to deliver a co-ordinated and proactive inward investment campaign to attract Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their associated tier 1 and 2 supply chain companies to invest in the area and build a co-located value chain.

A dedicated team provides support to assist companies investing in the region and advice on processes such as site selection, planning and building control, funding and skills and employment to ensure investment decisions run smoothly.

UK and overseas marketingLocal businesses will be encouraged to seek opportunities in the renewable energy sector by raising their profiles in overseas markets.

The Green Port Growth Programme supports a series of renewable energy exhibitions under the Humber Renewables banner. Financial support is available for local companies wishing to collectively exhibit at these events.

International networking and overseas market support is facilitated by the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, who assist companies to access new markets by:

• Deliveringoverseastradeandnetworkingactivity

• Providingmarketintelligencereports

• Accessinginternationalsupplychains

• FormingaBusinessAmbassadornetworkto promotetheregion

• Identifyingfundingopportunities

Inward Investment

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This strand will provide continual support to assist local businesses in their development to access opportunities within the renewables sector.

The programme offers:

• Independentappraisalstoidentifybusinessneedsonacase-by-casebasisandprovidessupportinareassuchashealthandsafety,qualitymanagementandaccreditations

• Informationonopportunitieswithintheindustry

• Collaborativeworkingandjointventures

• Aworkshopprogrammetosupportthedevelopmentofbusinessskillsandknowledge

• One-to-oneadvicefromspecialists,toidentifyspecificgrowthareas

• Individualcompanydevelopmentplansandthepotentialtoaccessfinancialassistance

• Aco-ordinatedapproachtomaximiseopportunitieswithotherbusinesssupportprogrammes,includingManufacturingAdvisoryService,GrowthAcceleratorandUKTrade&Investment

Business Support & Advice

A specialist in ship repair, conversion and workboat building, MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co Ltd is currently building vessels to service the offshore wind industry. The company already held its ISO 9001:2008 accreditation, but with the increasing demand from clients who wish to be seen as “green” and environmentally friendly, requests were being made of their suppliers to demonstrate their own environmental awareness.

The company received funding through the Green Port Growth Programme to upgrade its ISO accreditations.

MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co. Ltd

Photo courtesy of Hull Daily Mail

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Rob Langton, Managing Director at MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co Ltd, said:

“Gaining ISO 14001:2004 has enabled us to officially imbed more environmentally-friendly practices to satisfy our clients’ requirements, as well as generating more interest in our company. Looking ahead, we are now hoping to achieve BS OHSAS 18001: 2007 - the British Standard for occupational health and safety, which is a high priority for the renewables supply chain.”

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To hit Government targets, companies within the offshore wind supply chain are required to develop products that perform better, are cheaper and more reliable.

Research and development is key for businesses developing innovative, competitive products - with on-going R&D programmes enabling businesses to remain competitive in a constantly advancing market place.

The R&D Strand is led by the University of Hull.

The programme is flexible and can assist businesses in a number of key areas, by:

• Providingadvice,supportandfacilitatingroutetomarket

• ProvidingrenewableenergyR&Dexperienceandexpertise

• IdentifyingnewopportunitieswithassociatedR&Dneeds

• Developingimplementationprogrammes

• Engaging,fromaR&Dperspective,withsuppliersandcustomerswithinoffshorewind(andwiderrenewables)supplychains

• SupportingcompaniesinsecuringexternalR&Dfinancing

• Grantingfundingforbespokeprojects

• IdentifyingandfacilitatingaccesstoexternalR&Dexpertise

• Assistancewiththeidentificationandprotectionofintellectualpropertyrelatedtonewproductorservicedevelopment

Research, Development & Innovation

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Greenstick Energy Ltd, inventors of a novel mooring device for offshore applications, obtained support from the Green Port Growth Programme to file its core patent in seven territories around the world, thus potentially securing its position in these key markets.

Inventor of the Greenstick and Managing Director of Greenstick Energy Ltd, David West, successfully secured the UK patent of the device in December 2013 and was keen to protect the IP by applying for international patents. However, time was running out and funding was required to make the applications. He contacted the Green Port Growth Programme team, who recognised the potential of the Greenstick and agreed to fund a carefully selected list of international patent applications.

David commented:

“Without the financial assistance the company received to apply for the international patents, the Greenstick and the advances it could make in marine engineering would have been openly available.

“The Green Port Growth Programme has enabled Greenstick to be developed into a marketable product, with far less risk of the innovation being hijacked by others who identify its potential.”

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Greenstick Energy Ltd

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Green Port Business Investment Grants is a discretionary scheme that provides capital grants to businesses to support sustainable investment in the renewable energy, green technology, engineering and low carbon sectors in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. The grants fund investment projects that will increase productivity, skills and employment.

Applicants must show that they need financial help for the project to go ahead. The minimum grant available is £10,000.

The grants can be used for projects to:

• Launchanewbusiness

• Modernise,expandorre-organiseanexistingbusiness

• Upgradeabusinessbyintroducinginnovativenewtechnologyorprocesses

• Takeanewproductfromdevelopmenttoproduction

Business Investment Grants

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The Green Port Hull supplier directory has been created as a leading industry resource to showcase the strength and depth of the local businesses.

Our region has enormous breadth of engineering and marine capabilities, as well as strong and diverse supply chains to support the growing renewable energy industry. The directory provides a single point of contact for a vast array of skills and resources, and demonstrates the capabilities, knowledge, services and products businesses have to offer.

It’s an effective way for organisations to make business connections within industry both nationally and internationally. If you supply the renewables sector, you can create a listing for your business to enable buyers to locate and contact you.

Visithttp://directory.greenporthull.co.ukformoreinformation.

One business that has signed up to the Green Port Hull directory is Hull firm Pearson Electrical, specialist electrical engineers with over 30 years of experience in the marine, industrial and hazardous area sectors.

Managing Director, Mark Pearson, explains:

“As a company, we already work in the offshore industry, most recently working with MMS Shipbuilders in designing and installing electrical systems on wind

turbine accommodation supply vessels. However, we want to be able to diversify and access new opportunities in the green energy sector when they arise, which is why we signed up to the directory.

“It’s a great way for local SMEs to be able to promote themselves to the larger contractors in preparation for sub-contract work at Green Port Hull.”

Green Port Hull Supplier Directory

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Meet the strand leadsInterested in finding out more about the benefits available to your business?

These are the people to contact…

Employment and Skills Development

Bob Ferraby Hull City Council Tel: 01482 613869 Email: bob.ferraby@hullcc.gov.uk

Site Assembly

Stephen Silvester East Riding of Yorkshire Council Tel: 01482 391615 Email: stephen.silvester@eastriding.gov.uk

Richard Lowther Hull City Council Tel: 01482 613089 Email: richard.lowther@hullcc.gov.uk

Inward Investment

Helen Stinson Hull City Council Tel: 01482 613561 Email: helen.stinson@hullcc.gov.uk

Business Support & Advice

Dawn Hall East Riding of Yorkshire Council Tel: 01482 391639 Email: greenportgrowth@eastriding.gov.uk

Business Investment Grants

Richard Lowther Hull City Council Tel: 01482 613089 Email: richard.lowther@hullcc.gov.uk

Research, Development & Innovation (RDI)

Dr Alan Lowdon University of Hull Tel: 01482 466341 Mob: 07866 455381 Email: a.lowdon@hull.ac.uk

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To be eligible for the Green Port Growth Programme businesses must be located within Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire or be a business looking to invest and locate to Hull or the East Riding of Yorkshire. Other eligibility criteria may apply to individual strands. For further details, please contact the relevant strand leads or visit www.greenporthull.co.uk

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Green Port Growth Programme Eligibility

Hull City Council, Guildhall, Hull, HU1 2AA Tel: +44 (0) 1482 613561 Email: info@greenporthull.co.uk

www.greenporthull.co.uk