With Grimsby making headlines earlier this week as Britain’s “unemployment” capital, Stallingborough-based renewable energy technology manufacturer Mineergy called on local businesses to stand up to criticism, support the area and celebrate the thriving community that makes the city great. .
While the hype may paint a bleak picture, co-founder Jordan Brompton is keen to raise awareness of the industry-defining work that takes place behind closed doors, as well as highlighting the pioneering companies that call the city home. With Myenergi’s global headquarters in Stallingborough, Brompton is excited about Grimsby’s potential, as well as its location at the heart of the UK’s renewable energy revolution.
She comments: “We can’t escape the fact that Grimsby has been hit hard by the decline of the fishing industry, but we also shouldn’t shy away from the re-emergence of North East Lincolnshire as a great place to do business and a real place to be.” Clean Energy Innovation Center. Nearly 2,000 local residents are already employed in the renewable energy industry – a number that is expected to rise as more and more important projects come to fruition.
“There are a whole host of inspiring companies that have chosen Grimsby as their base. From Orsted’s £14m East Coast Hub to the Ports Offices E.ONand RWE and Renewable Energy Systems (RES) Group, the clean energy industry is at the beginning of Grimsby’s revival. The wider Humber Energy Estuary portfolio includes Siemens’ wind turbine blade manufacturing operations and the Able Marine Energy Park – a thriving community centered around a clean, green and decentralized energy future.
“Add to this the headquarters of pharmaceutical giants Novartis and ALLpaQ, and it is clear to see that the city is fast becoming a hub for a number of key industries, something that headlines often fail to recognize.
“As a leading global player in renewable energy technology, we could have built our business in London, Eindhoven or even Silicon Valley, but we are fully committed to North East Lincolnshire. And why wouldn’t you be? The opportunities are extensive, the talent pool is abundant, and you are surrounded by some of the greenest companies.” An innovation anywhere in the UK Two-thirds of our workforce are from the local area, and we find that those we employ from Grimsby and the surrounding area are incredibly resilient, hard-working and resourceful.
“We are passionate believers in the transformative role of sustainability, as well as the importance of embracing renewable energy, decarbonizing the supply chain and accelerating the global transition to electrification. Many of the companies around the Humber Estuary operate at the absolute forefront of this industry and we are proud to be part of the movement.”
“It’s safe to say that Grimsby is often painted in a bad light, but this outdated view fails to scratch the surface. A recent study revealed that the city is considered a better place to live than Liverpool, Bournemouth and even Oxford. However, misconceptions are holding us back.
“I believe local businesses have a key role to play in supporting the area and celebrating what makes Grimsby great. Collectively we need to be seen as the driver of the green movement, the center of excellence for tomorrow’s low carbon technology, and the heart of the UK’s technology melting pot.”
“As a region, we are making a significant contribution to the economy and leading the way in the transition to net zero. We must not hide our light or underestimate our contribution, we must be proud to stand up and be counted.