Scottish Renewables

The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards is just around the corner! Don't miss the summer's key networking event for Scotland's renewable energy supply chain. Secure your ticket now and join us on August 21 in Aberdeen: https://lnkd.in/et_j_v-G. Headline Sponsor: TotalEnergies Award Category Sponsors: Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts, Green Man Consulting Ltd, OW Ocean Winds, Scottish Enterprise & The Clean Energy Cluster. Event Supporter: Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News Media Supporter: Energy Voice #SCAWARDS25 #renewableenergy #supplychain

Our Onshore Wind Conference in Edinburgh on September 16 & 17 , co-organised with RenewableUK, is a key opportunity to connect with industry experts at a time of real momentum for the sector. Our conference sessions will cover: • What’s needed to scale-up deployment and turn our onshore wind ambitions into reality  • The impact that REMA and changes to AR7’s auction design will have on the sector • The changes to the planning system and how these will speed up onshore wind deployment • How industry is navigating the requirement to maximise socio-economic benefit, and how you can apply these approaches to your project   • The key consenting challenges facing developers and how these can be addressed Plus much more! The sold-out exhibition is the perfect opportunity to network with key stakeholders from across the sector. 🔗 Secure your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/egunAjr8. ⬇️ Watch some highlights from last year's event in the video below. Event Partners: EDF power solutions UK and Ireland, Nadara, ScottishPower Renewables Platinum Sponsors: NKT, Nordex Group and Vattenfall Official Networking Reception Sponsor: NovoGrid Session Sponsors: Boralex Inc., Fred. Olsen Renewables, OnPath Energy and SmartestEnergy UK Lanyard Sponsor: Caeli Wind Innovation Partner: Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Event Sponsors: ESB and Port of Inverness Event Supporter: Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research & Innovation (SPEERI) Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News #ONSHOREWIND25

Inspiring. Empowering. Inclusive. Welcoming. Informative.     These are just a few of the words Scottish Renewables’ New Voices used to describe the campaign, sponsored by Ørsted, as it wrapped up for its second year. Perhaps the most consistent theme to emerge was the power of the New Voices community. Again and again, participants highlighted that the connections they had made within the cohort were the most valuable part of their experience. ⬇️ Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/ei4axdzF.

We can’t wait to welcome guests to The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards! Bringing together established players from across the energy spectrum, the ceremony will be a fantastic evening of celebration, recognition and connection.    Join us on August 21 in Aberdeen for the summer’s key celebration connecting Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain. Don’t miss out - secure your ticket now:  https://lnkd.in/et_j_v-G.  Headline Sponsor: TotalEnergies Award Category Sponsors: Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts, Green Man Consulting Ltd, OW Ocean Winds, Scottish Enterprise & The Clean Energy Cluster.  Event Supporter: Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News Media Supporter: Energy Voice   #SCAWARDS25 #renewableenergy #supplychain

Ahead of our Green Hydrogen Seminar, we are asking the following question: Which barriers need to be removed to facilitate the deployment of green hydrogen in Scotland and the UK? Answer our poll below ⬇️ and join us on August 27 in Glasgow where we'll be discussing this and more: https://lnkd.in/esHzeQCa. Session Sponsors: European Energy and Scottish Enterprise Event Supporter: Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research & Innovation (SPEERI) Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News #SRHYDROGEN25 #greenhydrogen

Last week Morag Watson, Director of Onshore, joined a CBI reception in Peterhead where Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, outlined how the UK Government’s Spending Review will boost employment across Scotland’s energy industry.   Published in June, the Spending Review sets out record public investment in renewable energy. For Scotland, announcements included:  ➡️ Aberdeen as the headquarters of Great British Energy  ➡️ £300 million for GBE to invest in offshore wind supply chains ➡️ A North East Scotland Investment Zone, focused on floating wind and green hydrogen, expected to attract around £220 million and create around 8,000 jobs. ➡️  Full approval of the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, unlocking £25 million seed funding, aiming to deliver £6 billion in private investment and up to 18,300 jobs.

Floating Offshore Wind, co-organised by Scottish Renewables and RenewableUK, returns to Aberdeen on November 12 & 13, bringing industry together to drive progress as the sector takes shape. This industry-leading event brings more than 2,000 professionals together. The event exhibition is a key opportunity to showcase your organisation to key decision makers. 👉 Secure your stand now and join more than 100 exhibitors. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSAgpMJC. #FLOATINGWIND25

The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2025 celebrate the people and organisations delivering Scotland’s clean energy future - from cable suppliers and data analysts to consultants, lawyers and safety teams.      As well as a fabulous celebration dedicated to those at the heart of the renewable energy industry, the awards also offer an opportunity to network with key industry players.     Secure your place now and join us on August 21: https://lnkd.in/et_j_v-G.   Headline Sponsor: TotalEnergies Award Category Sponsors: Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts, Green Man Consulting Ltd, OW Ocean Winds, Scottish Enterprise & The Clean Energy Cluster. Event Supporter: Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News    #SCAWARDS25

Floating offshore wind is at a pivotal moment, with major policy and project milestones fast approaching. Floating Offshore Wind 2025, co-organised by Scottish Renewables and RenewableUK, returns to Aberdeen on November 12 & 13, uniting the industry to focus on the next phase of development. Be part of this industry-leading event by showcasing your organisation to more than 2000 delegates. View the exhibition floorplan and secure your stand today: https://lnkd.in/eSAgpMJC. Strategic Event Partner: Green Volt (Flotation Energy, Vårgrønn) Platinum Sponsor: Buchan Offshore Wind Platinum Sponsor: Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm Limited Theatre Sponsor: Energy of Orkney Innovation Partner: Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Event Sponsors: Balmoral Comtec & ESB #FLOATINGWIND25

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has confirmed it will provide ten working days' notice of closure to its ‘Connections Reform Evidence Portal’, once the platform is deemed stable. This notice will be issued no earlier than Monday, August 4, in line with NESO’s obligations under the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC). The CUSC requires that projects be given a full, uninterrupted two-week period to submit their applications. Read the response from Stephen McKellar, Head of Grid & Networks ⬇️. https://lnkd.in/eYs5Dj8x