Scottish Renewables

We released a report today setting out an alternative approach to locational wholesale pricing capturing the benefits interconnectors can provide to the UK’s energy system. The report also sets out significant opportunities to increase the benefits provided by interconnectors within a national wholesale market.   The report ‘Getting Interconnectors Right for Net-Zero: Reforms to improve interconnector planning and operation within a national wholesale market’ has highlighted the need to place interconnectors at the heart of emerging strategic planning.   Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dR8hPQ8f. Andrew MacNish Porter, Simon Gill, The Energy Landscape.

Great news that Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm Limited is the first #ScotWind floating project to submit both onshore and offshore consent applications following a 12-month consultation period with the local community. This is a significant milestone for the project in its journey to generating 1GW of clean power when fully operational in the years ahead. #renewables #offshorewind

Our latest blog, Why pylons are needed for an affordable net-zero future, dives into one of the most pressing questions in energy infrastructure: why can’t all new grid connections go underground, under the sea or rely solely on offshore hubs?   With the UK’s net-zero targets approaching fast, this blog explores the balance between environmental impact, cost-effectiveness and practical solutions for upgrading our grid.   🔗 Read it on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-xG8TGM. #renewables #grid #networks Holly Thomas Stephen McKellar

Our Grid & Networks Conference 2025 comes at a pivotal time, following six months of dizzying developments in grid policy. With the launch of Mission Control for Clean Power 2030, the National Energy Systems Operator and the Clean Power 2030 plan, the call for “no transition without transmission” is being answered, bringing the goal of a net-zero grid closer than ever before. Join us in Glasgow on February 27 to hear from industry experts as we explore how we can overcome barriers to deployment and accelerate the grid infrastructure build-out needed for our future energy system. 🔗 Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/eyUSrDQH. Event Partner: OW Ocean Winds Event Supporter: Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News #SRGRID25 #networks #grid #renewables Stephen McKellar Holly Thomas

We are very excited to be supporting the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight event at the London ExCel on December 10! Shining a spotlight on the outstanding innovation and excellence within the UK’s offshore wind supply chain, the event will bring together senior political and industry leaders, investors and procurement specialists with many of the UK’s leading supply chain companies currently benefitting from ORE Catapult and Offshore Wind Growth Partnership supply chain growth programmes. 📍Come and pay the Scottish Renewables team a visit at stand E43. #spotlightonsupplychain #scottishrenewables #sypplychain Emma Harrick Antigoni Markitani

A huge congratulations to the winners of The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2024! 🏆 Best Community Project Award: Abbey St Bathans Village Hall  🏆 Best Engagement Award: Statkraft - Loch na Cathrach 🏆 Best Innovation Award - New Technology Products: Think Hire, Solartainer Versatile 🏆 Best Innovation Award - Software and Services: Energy Mutual 🏆 Carbon Reduction Award: Montrose Port Authority 🏆 Champion of Renewables Award: 360 Safety and Training GWO Training in Scotland 🏆 Contribution to Skills Award: Aurora Energy Services 🏆 Outstanding Contribution Award: Jonathan Cole 🏆 Outstanding Project Award: Highland Council on behalf of Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme 🏆 Outstanding Service Award: Royal HaskoningDHV 🏆 Industry Challenger Award: Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council - Strategic Investment Model (SIM) 🏆Sustainable Development Award: ScottishPower Renewables on behalf of Collaboration for Environment Mitigation & Nature Inclusive Design (CEMNID) 🏆 Young and Inspiring Award: Chris Del Valle, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult 🏆 Judges Award - Isla Robb, Opergy Scotland Chief Executive Claire Mack, said: "For more than 20 years the awards have honoured the exceptional individuals propelling our industry forward, reinforcing Scotland’s position as a global leader in clean energy. This year the outstanding calibre of all nominees further highlights the immense talent and dedication within our sector. "I continue to be deeply inspired by the innovation, creativity, and unwavering commitment of those driving our industry. Selecting just 14 winners from such a talented pool of nominees was not easy. Each category was fiercely competitive, and I extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone shortlisted, as well as to those who took home awards this year." 🔗 Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/eCc_drfE. Headline Sponsor: EDF Renewables UK & Ireland Award Category Sponsors: BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, Corio Generation, ESB, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Hitachi Energy, Natural Power, OW Ocean Winds, Red Rock Renewables, ScottishPower Renewables, SLR Consulting, SmartestEnergy UK, SSE Renewables, SSEN Transmission and Statkraft. Repowering Packs Sponsor: Nexans Programme Sponsors: Muirhall Energy and WWS RENEWABLES Event Sponsors: Føn Energy Services, Haventus, Leidos, MacArthur Green: Carbon Conscious Environmental Consultants - Part of SLR, Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm Limited, MVGLA, North Star, Ramboll, Pegasus Group, RES, Royal HaskoningDHV, RPS, The Scottish National Investment Bank and Sweco. Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News. #SGEA24 #renewables #greenenergy

🎶✨ With an in-house piano bar, it’s safe to say that the post-award ceremony vibes are impeccable. This is the perfect way to wrap up a phenomenal celebration of Scotland’s renewable energy champions! 🥂 Here’s to everyone driving the green energy transition forward – The Scottish Green Energy Awards is a moment for us all to celebrate our collective work. Headline Sponsor: EDF Renewables UK & Ireland Award Category Sponsors: BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, Corio Generation, ESB, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Hitachi Energy, Natural Power, OW Ocean Winds, Red Rock Renewables, ScottishPower Renewables, SLR Consulting, SmartestEnergy UK, SSE Renewables, SSEN Transmission and Statkraft. Repowering Packs Sponsor: Nexans Programme Sponsors: Muirhall Energy and WWS Renewables Event Sponsors: Føn Energy Services, Haventus, Leidos, MacArthur Green: Carbon Conscious Environmental Consultants - Part of SLR, Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm Limited, MVGLA, North Star, Ramboll, Pegasus Group, RES, Royal HaskoningDHV, RPS, The Scottish National Investment Bank and Sweco. Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News.

🏆 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD – Jonathan Cole 🏆    Jonathan Cole has been recognised for his incredible impact on renewable energy - winning The Scottish Green Energy Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership | Nadara Partnership.     Over a 20-year career, Jonathan has driven the development of 60GW of offshore wind projects - enough to power 60 million homes - and leads Corio’s 30GW portfolio globally.     A champion of climate action, he played a pivotal role in COP27 commitments to triple global renewable capacity by 2030.    Congratulations, Jonathan, for this well-deserved recognition!    Headline Sponsor: EDF Renewables UK & Ireland  Award Category Sponsors: BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, Corio Generation, ESB, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Hitachi Energy, Natural Power, OW Ocean Winds, Red Rock Renewables, ScottishPower Renewables, SLR Consulting, SmartestEnergy UK, SSE Renewables, SSEN Transmission and Statkraft.  Repowering Packs Sponsor: Nexans  Programme Sponsors: Muirhall Energy and WWS Renewables  Event Sponsors: Føn Energy Services, Haventus, Leidos, MacArthur Green: Carbon Conscious Environmental Consultants - Part of SLR, Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm Limited, MVGLA, North Star, Ramboll, Pegasus Group, RES, Royal HaskoningDHV, RPS, The Scottish National Investment Bank and Sweco.  Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News.    #SGEA24 #OutstandingContribution #Renewables 

🏆 BEST ENGAGEMENT AWARD WINNER – STATKRAFT: LOCH NA CATHRACH 🏆 The Scottish Green Energy Best Engagement Award 2024, sponsored by SmartestEnergy UK, is scooped by Statkraft for work on its project Loch na Cathrach! After acquiring the pumped storage hydro project, Statkraft hosted four exhibitions and business events, engaging with over 175 attendees. Listening to early feedback, they tackled misconceptions about local employment by commissioning a skills report. This proactive approach has empowered the community, with Dores Community Council now equipped with a comprehensive 10-year planning vision. Headline Sponsor: EDF Renewables UK & Ireland Award Category Sponsors: BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, Corio Generation, ESB, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Hitachi Energy, Natural Power, OW Ocean Winds, Red Rock Renewables, ScottishPower Renewables, SLR Consulting, SmartestEnergy UK, SSE Renewables, SSEN Transmission and Statkraft. Repowering Packs Sponsor: Nexans Programme Sponsors: Muirhall Energy and WWS RENEWABLES Event Sponsors: Føn Energy Services, Haventus, Leidos, MacArthur Green: Carbon Conscious Environmental Consultants - Part of SLR, Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm Limited, MVGLA, North Star, Ramboll, Pegasus Group, RES, Royal HaskoningDHV, RPS, The Scottish National Investment Bank and Sweco. Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News. #SGEA24 #BestEngagement #Renewables #HydroPower

🏆 INDUSTRY CHALLENGER AWARD – SCOTTISH OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY COUNCIL – STRATEGIC INVESTMENT MODEL (SIM) 🏆 A huge well done to the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council - Strategic Investment Model (SIM), recipient of the Industry Challenger Award, sponsored by Natural Power. The SIM brings together offshore wind developers, the Scottish Government, enterprise agencies and Crown Estate Scotland to drive investment in critical infrastructure, ports and manufacturing. With a capital value exceeding £6 billion, 38 projects have already received a prospectus, with the potential to create 30,000 direct jobs, delivering significant economic, social and sustainable benefits for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. A trailblazing initiative shaping the future of renewable energy in Scotland! Headline Sponsor: EDF Renewables UK & Ireland Award Category Sponsors: BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, Corio Generation, ESB, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Hitachi Energy, Natural Power, OW Ocean Winds, Red Rock Renewables, ScottishPower Renewables, SLR Consulting, SmartestEnergy UK, SSE Renewables, SSEN Transmission and Statkraft. Repowering Packs Sponsor: Nexans Programme Sponsors: Muirhall Energy and WWS RENEWABLES LLP Event Sponsors: Føn Energy Services, Haventus, Leidos, MacArthur Green: Carbon Conscious Environmental Consultants - Part of SLR, Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm Limited, MVGLA, North Star, Ramboll, Pegasus Group, RES, Royal HaskoningDHV, RPS, The Scottish National Investment Bank and Sweco. Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News. #SGEA24 #IndustryChallenger #OffshoreWind