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The International Day of Clean Energy happens every year on January 26th, the same day as the founding of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Clean energy is vital not only in dealing with climate change, but also in addressing the socio-economic divide between communities with less reliable sources of power.
You may be wondering what this has to do with the Humber? The Humber region is one of the main players in UK renewables, specifically offshore wind power, and as such has earned the title of "the Energy Estuary". Grimsby is home to one of the largest offshore wind operations in the UK, operated by Ørsted. The operation of these windfarms helps to provide a wide array of jobs to the local area. Organisations such as CATCH also provide apprenticeship programmes that develop new talent in the renewables sector.
Keeping in line with this theme of embracing clean energy, the North East Lincolnshire Council have set the target of reaching net zero by 2040, 10 years ahead of the government guidance of 2050. By cutting down emissions and using clean energy where possible, the council is one of many organisations trying to reduce their carbon emissions and move towards green energy.
As we look towards the future, we must appreciate where we have come from and how the Humber has changed over the years. We have a lot more work to do, but by working together we can put nature at the forefront of industry to work for and with people.
