east midlands power generation equipment cluster research final report prepared by optimat ltd september 2002 i executive summary the industry is undergoing considerable change notably in way electricity generated and distributed these changes will affect operation of traditional supply chains impact both nationally regionally including to assist future development region agency emda commissioned this study determine strategic options available was designed deliver a detailed map comprehensive on sector identify facilitate has strong diverse industrial base with tradition manufacturing it employs around 2 million people or approximately 7 total uk working population accounts for almost economic activity an average gdp 12 146 per head 1999 6 4 below 972 largest contributor economy producing 29 regional overall
