The local content requirements for Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV), Solar Thermal with storage and wind in the first round (Window 1) and second round (Window 2) of procurement were compared. The thresholds for the solar technologies were met but it was uncertain if the targets for wind energy would be achieved. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) had commissioned studies into the localisation of the Solar PV, Solar Thermal and wind energy industries. The outcomes of the studies were expected to provide a roadmap for the optimum localisation of the three main technologies, used in the renewable energy sector.