Local Suppliers
Our aim is to have the least impact and provide the most benefit to the communities in which we operate. The construction phase is one way we can create economic benefits through inward investment, and many local companies who may not have worked on a renewables project before would be suited to get involved in their local wind farm supply chain.
Supplier story and case study
Building Strong Relationships with local suppliers: Blargoans Limited
Statkraft is committed to giving back to the local community both through community funds and through working with local suppliers. The relationships we forge with local suppliers help our projects to become successes and provide valuable investment in the local area. Read the story of our relationship with Blargoans Limited in the construction of Baillie Wind Farm.
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Case Study: Local Economic Benefits - Ysgellog
Our intention was to use local suppliers and employ local people on site whenever possible, and our breakdown of the final figures from the construction spend reflected that.
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