The South Wales Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its Business Advice Month with an energy-themed event at the Port of Milford Haven on Monday 3 June.
The event will introduce businesses to some of the key issues surrounding renewable energy in Wales and aims to open up opportunities for them to benefit from renewable sources, as well as take greater control over one of their key operating costs.
It will feature Ian Sandford, of Western Power, who will talk on moves to adapt the national grid to incorporate renewable sources, and Tim James, from the Port of Milford Haven, who will give attendees an update on the on-going project to develop a five megawatt solar park in Milford Haven.
Graham Morgan, director of the South Wales Chamber of Commerce, said: “Rising energy costs are an increasing source of pressure for businesses and it is essential that they fully understand their individual energy requirements.
“Milford Haven is ideally located to take advantage of renewable energy sources, with a particular focus on solar power. This event will help businesses to see what developments are taking place in the energy sector and how they may be able to tap into renewable sources to reduce their operating costs.
“Reducing energy costs will free up resources that can be reinvested and help a business to grow, and I would urge businesses to get in touch to find out more about how this event may be able to help them.”
Cost per person is £10 which includes a £3 donation to the South Wales Chamber’s nominated charities, Ty Hafan, Disability Sport Wales and Tenovus.
The event launches Business Advice Month which will see events run across Wales during June. Events include local business advice workshops and sector-specific seminars, and there will be a focus on international trade, with events designed to help businesses target markets in India, South Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Mr Morgan said: “Business Advice Month is an opportunity for us to run events across Wales, from Pembrokeshire right up to Welshpool, that will bring businesses together and address some of the key issues we have identified through our work with our members.
“The need for more businesses to explore overseas markets is particularly important in the current climate, so I would urge businesses to take a look at our programme of events to see if there is something that might be of interest to them, and to get in touch.”