Mapping the renewable energy sub-sectors in the UK
EU Skills commissioned ECOTEC to carry out an occupational and functional mapping of the renewable energy sector in the UK. This included mapping the biomass, wind (onshore and offshore), geothermal, ground source heat pumps, solar thermal and solar photovoltaics sub-sectors. As a unique and pioneering piece of work, it provided invaluable insights, not least, into the extent of the skills in the critical sectors at the forefront of the challenge of climate change. The study involved consultations and interviews with a range of stakeholders, trade bodies and employers.
The results of our report were publicised at a regional event attended by participants to both endorse the findings and its implications as well as input into the future work of the Sector Skills Council (SSC). This research was also a key part of placing the sectors within the National Qualifications Framework.
Socio-economic benefits of wind farm developments
ECOTEC were commissioned by a private sector client to provide an analysis of the wider economic benefits of windfarm developments. This involved the use of economic modelling and multipliers to estimate the economic benefit in terms of GDP contribution to the local and regional economy and FTE jobs created or safeguarded as a result of proposed windfarm developments.
Eurostat- Feasibility Study for a Quality of Life Indicator
In line with our long history of cutting edge work on sustainable development we have been working In a study led by our partners IDeA which seeks to develop a set of indicators to reflect quality of life across the EU. This has required extensive data collection across multiple areas - from health to education to economic output to air quality.