26 May 2009
Irish company to develop new technologies in England’s
Northwest
Irish owned electrical engineering solutions company, Enersol
have chosen England’s Northwest to set up their first international
base, creating up to 30 jobs in the region over the next 3
years.
After working closely with the Northwest Regional Development
Agency (NWDA), the company will be based at the Energy Innovation
Centre at EA Technology.
Enersol will also collaborate with the University of Manchester
on the research and development of energy distribution networks,
looking at how to connect renewable energy to the grid. This will
involve working closely with the Joule Centre for Energy
Research.
Since being established in 2002, Enersol have grown
significantly, responding to the needs of customers proactively
seeking to combat the effects of climate change, reducing energy
use and supporting the transition towards more sustainable sources
of generation. Enersol works closely with customers to identify and
address energy efficiency issues.
The company is keen to work with local businesses and employ
local engineers. The company places considerable emphasis on
training and education and is particularly interested in upskilling
engineers who may have recently lost jobs due to the current
financial situation.
After opening in 2008, Enersol will be the Energy Innovation
Centre’s first foreign investment company to make a base at the
centre, confirming its ability to provide members with the
expertise, facilities and resources needed to succeed.
Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive at the NWDA said:
“At a time when many industries are facing difficult economic
circumstances, it is encouraging to be part of a success story that
will bring up to 30 jobs to the region. Enersol have ambitious
plans that will assist in positioning the Northwest as the leading
region in tackling climate change.
“The NWDA has recently launched a number of initiatives to
support the development and installation of low carbon
technologies, encourage low carbon innovation and support
organisations that will help to fulfil the Northwest’s mission to
become the leading region on climate change by 2020.”
Oisin McCann, Managing Director at Enersol said:
“The NWDA has been critical in our decision to invest in the
Northwest. The support we have received from organisations such as
the Joule Centre and the Energy Innovation Centre will enable us to
establish a successful base in the region.”
Peter Crossley, Director of the Joule Centre said:
“Enersol are a leading company in the design and engineering of
distribution substations and wind farms, and for NWDA to attract
them to the Energy Innovation Centre is a tremendous opportunity
for the region and the Northwest Universities involved in renewable
energy research and deployment.”
The NWDA is playing a crucial role in response to the current
economic downturn, with a number of actions being taken to meet the
needs of businesses during these challenging times.
To keep updated on the range of support being offered by the
NWDA go to www.nwda.co.uk/supportingbusiness
For more information on business support visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest
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The NWDA is supporting businesses and prioritising investments
to ensure that the Northwest is in a strong position to respond to
the current economic climate. Initiatives include:
• The launch of a £10m High Growth business support
programme
• A new £4m Innovation Voucher Scheme to help 1,000 businesses
work with our knowledge base
• Dedicated Access to Finance support within Business Link
Northwest – now available
• £140m Venture Capital Loan Fund (VCLF) - to be launched in
2009
• £40m package of support to stimulate investment in priority
skills development - to commence in 2009
• 10 day prompt-payment pledge to our suppliers to help with
cash-flow
For more information, see nwda.co.uk/business
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) leads the
economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest and is
responsible for:
• Supporting business growth and encouraging
investment
• Matching skills provision to employer needs
• Creating the conditions for economic growth
• Connecting the region through effective transport and
communication infrastructure
• Promoting the region’s outstanding quality of life