Acorn will bring a significant number of jobs to the communities where we work, in the short and long term, boosting economies while injecting economic benefits which will strengthen the UK economy.

Jobs 

With potential to be fully operational in the late 2020s, Acorn and the Scottish Cluster could create more than 10,800 direct and indirect jobs as construction activity takes place; while around 4,700 long-term jobs would be involved in the ongoing operation of the projects.

The UK has the potential to provide the necessary components to support the delivery of the Scottish Cluster. However, supply chain capacity and capability may pose a challenge in the near-term unless mitigating action is taken. Acorn and Scottish Cluster partners are working with the local supply chain and government bodies to maximise the local and national benefits. That includes working with everyone from UK-wide suppliers to local businesses such as hotels and other suppliers close to the projects.

Skills

Acorn will support the UK’s commitment to a just transition, giving opportunities for people to work in cleaner industries, while developing a truly world-class workforce with standard-setting expertise.

A key goal is enabling workers in industries currently producing large volumes of carbon emissions which reach the environment to use their existing skills while moving into new, cleaner jobs.