Devon County Council - Business Sectors
Click on the sectors below for further information about each one:
- Environmental technology
Environmental technology
Key Reasons:
Green Technology UK
With Devon's abundant natural resources and environmental credentials, the county is recognised as having significant growth potential in the UK's renewable energy sector.
There are over 50 renewable energy businesses in Devon, representing all types of renewable energy technologies, and the county currently has the highest number of installed projects in South West England.
Devon has great potential for wind energy production, with plans including the 1.5GW offshore Atlantic Array wind farm, located off North Devon. The wind farm will be a hub for marine renewable energy and related supply chains. The county also has two large onshore wind projects under construction off North Devon, estimated to provide over 75MW of capacity.
Employment in the South West’s renewable energy sector increased by an average of 30% between 2009 and 2010, and business turnover increased by an average of 23% (Regen SW).
International Research Centres in Devon:
- Centre for Energy and the Environment - Exeter University
- The Met Office – Exeter
- The International Centre of Excellence in Marine Science & Technology – Plymouth
Sector-Specific Training Facilities:
- Bicton College’s EaRTH Centre (due to open in 2012)
- South Devon College’s Energy Centre
- Petroc
Considerable work is being undertaken in Devon to develop this sector, through organisations and projects such as Renewable Energy 4 Devon, DARE, RegenSW and Envision.
More information about Green Technology in Devon
Sub-Sectors:
Renewable energy, pollution control, waste management, environmental services, energy efficiency, energy transmissionSkills:
Skill Area: Project managerSkill Salary: Up to £30,000
Skill Area: Lab technician
Skill Salary: Up to £25,000
Skill Area: Quality controller
Skill Salary: Up to £30,000
Main Business Functions
- Back office/ administration centres/ shared service centres
- Headquarters/ regional offices
- Business services/ offices
- Advanced manufacturing
- Research & development
