Event Summary
RenewableUK 2011
25-27 October 2011, Manchester UK
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RenewableUK 2011 event summary
Thanks to all those that attended RenewableUK 2011 and helped make it such a great success.
A record number of people attended Britain’s premier renewable energy event, RenewableUK 2011, in Manchester at the end of October. Just over 5,800 people came to the wind and marine energy trade association’s 33rd annual conference and exhibition at the MCCC (Manchester Central Convention Complex). Three hundred companies exhibited, providing an unprecedented opportunity for manufacturers, developers, suppliers, financiers and research institutes to find out about the latest developments in the sector.
RenewableUK extended the exhibition into an extra hall to accommodate the demand for more space. There were two new technology pavilions - one for Small Wind Systems, and the other for Wave & Tidal Energy.
In his keynote speech, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, heralded the leading role of renewable energy in what he described as “the Third Industrial Revolution”, highlighting the sector’s massive potential
for job creation over the next decade. In his emphatic defence of renewables, Mr Huhne criticised what he described as “the green economy deniers…the curmudgeons and faultfinders who hold forth on the impossibility of renewables" describing them as "an unholy alliance of short-termists, armchair engineers, climate sceptics and vested interests who are selling the UK economy short". His speech was strongly applauded by hundreds of delegates who packed out the hall to full capacity to hear him.
Among the many other highlights was a keynote speech from RenewableUK 2011’s core sponsor, Siemens. The Managing Director of Siemens Energy Sector UK, Matthew Chinn, emphasised the importance of the industry taking steps to drive down generation costs, particularly for offshore wind.
In one of the most eagerly-awaited sessions, chaired by RenewableUK’s Director of Policy Gordon Edge, a number of leading industry figures examined the impact of the proposals set out in the Government’s Energy White Paper – the most radical reform of the electricity market for decades. The industry is calling for more clarity about how EMR will work in practice.
On the final day, the exhibition and Careers Fair was opened to the public free of charge. This included free sessions for anyone interested in a career in the renewable energy sector, as well as information about installing a wind turbine, and explanations of the benefits of wind energy.
Event proceedings
Full Conference Proceedings, including copies of PowerPoint presentations and video/audio recordings are available online. These are free of charge to those that attended the event with a Conference Delegate Pass and priced at £99+VAT for others.
Access the online Conference Session Proceedings here.
You will be prompted for a username and password, which you will have received by email. If you have not received this or if you need assistance, please contact Sarah.Harper@RenewableUK.com
If you would like to purchase the proceedings, please download and complete this form. As soon as payment has been received, you will be provided with a username and password to access the proceedings online.
The proceedings will be available online free of charge to all from 27 October 2012.
Event sponsors
RenewableUK would like to express thanks to the event sponsors, we are very grateful for your support.
- Siemens (Core Sponsor)
- Mainstream Renewable Power
- SKF
- Vestas
- RES
- The Crown Estate
Siemens (Core Sponsor)
Siemens is a world-leading supplier of high-quality wind turbines and related services and ranked number one in the global offshore market. With robust and reliable wind turbines and highly efficient solutions for power transmission and distribution, Siemens provides clean power across the entire energy conversion chain.
Attendance Analysis
Over 5,800 people attended RenewableUK's 33rd annual conference and exhibition. Please note the graphs below do not include members of the public who attended for free on day 3.
Attendance by Country
Attendees by Main Business Category
Attendees by Job Level
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