The big reveal for the Humber Renewables Awards is just over a week away.
Anticipation has rocketed after headline sponsor Siemens Gamesa revealed plans to double its presence in the region.
The company’s UK managing director Clark MacFarlane will address the event fresh from the proposal entering the consenting process in Hull.
He will join Melanie Onn - the former Grimsby MP who is now deputy chief executive of RenewableUK - at the virtual lectern ahead of the awards presentation.
It comes after a year when the economy stalled but the sector kept spinning, with three offshore wind farms building or commissioning in the period. A fourth was consented at the close, while a fifth emerged in a new bidding round, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson increased the installation target as part of the green recovery.
On dry land Associated British Ports unveiled the largest rooftop solar array while the Energy Estuary’s role in decarbonisation - including complex carbon capture and hydrogen production to fuel switch and green up traditional industry - was put firmly front and centre of government plans.
The event, brought forward on our own online platform, is free to attend, with only registration required to access the Renewables Awards Room.
As well as watching the activity from the main stage, there will be opportunities to video call or direct message others in attendance, chat with your table, and invite people in.
Humber region business editor David Laister, who will welcome guests alongside professional compere and ITV weather presenter Emma Jesson, said: “We're delighted to finally get this event up and running and really hope as many people as possible can join us for what should once again be a fantastic celebration of all that is happening in the Energy Estuary.
“With more than a decade behind us and so much more just happening, it is an industry that keeps giving to the Humber and celebrating the emerging heroes is a highlight a year like 2020 really needs - even if we’re slightly later than originally advertised!”
The event takes place from 6.30pm on Thursday, March 4, with scores already registered.
To join them, network and get the latest insight from the industry experts and observers, follow the link at humberrenewables.com.
