The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards took place last night in Aberdeen, celebrating nine outstanding winners who have made significant contributions to Scotland’s thriving renewable energy sector.
Organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, the awards hosted at P&J Live highlighted innovation, commitment and leadership within Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain.
From a shortlist of 44 finalists, this year’s winners showcase the cutting-edge excellence that drives Scotland’s world-leading renewable energy industry.
Winners included Aberdeen-based Verlume, a world leader in subsea energy management and energy storage technology, which took home the Outstanding SME award.
Peterson Energy Logistics took home the Technology & business innovation award for its ‘Lighthouse’ software, which has revolutionised the logistics supply chain, delivering significant cost savings and reducing CO2 emissions by 8,915 tonnes.
Fred. Olsen Renewables, a developer, owner, and operator in renewable energy, was the winner of the Supply chain development award for maximising Scottish content in renewable projects, securing £920 million in contracts and creating 866 jobs.
Energy minister Michael Shanks delivered a keynote address emphasising Scotland’s “crucial” role in materialising the UK government’s ambition for renewable energy and driving progress towards the UK’s climate goals.
Claire Mack, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards are proud to support the nimble, agile, ambitious and innovative businesses, organisations and SMEs undaunted by the opportunity to deliver our new energy system.
© Supplied by Renewable UK“Hundreds of supply chain businesses are bringing their expertise across to the renewable energy industry while pushing new skills initiatives to grow, recruit and retain the people we will need in the future.
“The supply chain is a critical part of the vision we have for Scotland and the UK and I have been truly blown away by the ground-breaking work of this year’s finalists.
“Congratulations go to all off this year’s nominees, and of course the winners.”
The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards were headline-sponsored by TotalEnergies.
The full list of winners is as follows:
· Diversity and culture award: RES
· Green energy skills award, sponsored by OPITO: Renewable Parts
· Green business growth award: Cairn Risk
· Sustainable supplier award: ECO Hire
· Supply chain development award, sponsored by Green Man Consulting: Fred. Olsen Renewables
· Best practice award, sponsored by Coast Offshore: Montrose Port Authority
· Outstanding SME award, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise: Verlume
· Technology & business innovation award, sponsored by Aspect: Peterson Energy Logistics
· Collaboration in Action Award: Offshore Wind O&M Partnership
A special commendation was given to Forth Ports, a finalist in the Green business growth award, for its commitment to the industry including its £150+ million renewables growth plan, its investment in Scotland’s first offshore wind facility in Dundee and its forthcoming renewable energy hub in Leith.
