AWARDS dedicated to the Humber’s green energy industry showcase the “talent” the region offers the sector, according to a legal expert working with renewables developments.
Mark Dixon, of Hull-based Rollits, said the Humber Renewables Awards bring together individuals, businesses and other organisations which are all playing their part to make the area a leading centre for low-carbon activity.
The law firm is sponsoring the Humber Renewables Champion category of the event for the second year running.
Mr Dixon said: “Rollits is strongly committed to the energy agenda and the Humber Renewables Awards showcase the region’s best talent in this sector.
“Last year’s awards highlighted all the renewable energy initiatives in this region, bringing together all the key players in a star-studded event.”
Nominations close on Friday, January 25 for the 2013 awards, which this year feature 10 categories to enter.
The Humber Renewables Champion section is aimed at an individual, company or public sector body that has passionately shouted about the merits of the region, raising its profile in the renewables arena.
For example, this could be a group that has ensured local businesses, or those in other parts of the UK, or overseas, are aware of the Humber’s strengths – helping to attract new investment, jobs or work in the green energy market.
And Mr Dixon said there has been a lot of activity in the region in recent months, including developments associated with a proposed offshore wind turbine assembly plant in Hull.
He said: “The past year, with all the anticipation following the decision to grant planning permission for Green Port Hull, has set the scene for local companies such as the Spencer Group to gear up for the renewable opportunities that lie ahead.
“And, at Rollits, we have launched our new website highlighting our sector expertise in the renewables arena which draws together multi-disciplinary expertise from across the firm to service the renewables sector.
“We continue to advise landowners and developers on a whole range of renewable energy developments, in particular wind energy, hydroelectric schemes and PV advice. The current planning system remains a challenge for all those involved in this sector.”
Rollits works with many landowners throughout Yorkshire on wind farm developments at all stages, and has helped many agricultural clients to maximise the returns offered by wind energy installations.
The firm also has significant experience in biomass, photovoltaic technology combined heat and power plants and hydroelectricity developments.
Rollits’ experts work on behalf of hydroelectricity companies, consortiums of landowners and community interest companies advising on financial security issues, leases to secure land options, land development diligence, planning, utility contract negotiations, funding, construction and project management.
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Press release, January 23, 2013