Highland organisations shortlisted for Scottish green energy awards
Several Highland firms and organisations have made the shortlist for the The Scottish Green Energy Awards.
Inverness-based Aurora Energy Services has been shortlisted for the Contribution to Skills Award after it has invested £1.2 million to establish a bespoke renewable energy training centre in Inverness which has delivered 1,600 modules in its first year and will train 2,000 workers annually to support Scotland’s energy transition.
Highland Council has also been shortlisted for the carbon reduction award.
Wind, low-carbon heat and hydro projects feature on this year’s shortlist along with community hubs and individuals nominated by their peers.
The Scottish Green Energy Awards, run by industry body Scottish Renewables, are an annual celebration of the organisations, people and projects shaping Scotland’s clean energy future.
The awards see more than 50 individuals, companies and projects contest to scoop prizes in 14 prestigious categories at a 1,700-guest ceremony on December 5 in Edinburgh.
Claire Mack, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “Once again, the calibre of entries for The Scottish Green Energy Awards has been nothing short of exceptional.
“Shortlisting finalists is always a challenge for our expert judging panel, and this year was no exception, with a remarkable range of high-quality nominations from across the renewable energy industry.
“The finalists this year exemplify our industry's unwavering commitment to setting new standards through innovation, determination and skill.
“I look forward to celebrating the impressive contributions of our industry to both the economy and the environment at the UK’s biggest-ever celebration of renewable energy on December 5 in Edinburgh.”
Matthieu Hue, chief executive of EDF Renewables UK, said: “The Scottish Green Energy Awards continues to be one of the most anticipated events on the renewable energy industry’s calendar. EDF Renewables UK is delighted to once again be headline sponsor of the event.
“Many congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted in the various award categories this week. We look forward to celebrating the many achievements and milestones from over the past 12 months at the ceremony in Edinburgh.”
The full shortlist:
Best community project award, sponsored by ScottishPower Renewables
Abbey St Bathans Village Hall
Community Energy Scotland - The Carbon Neutral Islands Project
Leverhulme Community Hub
Best engagement award, sponsored by SmartestEnergy
Fred. Olsen Renewables / SSE Renewables / East Lammermuir Community Council
Nadara - Sustainable Communities Forum
OnPath Energy - Kyle Muir Extension
ScottishPower Renewables - Barrhill
Statkraft - Loch na Cathrach
Best innovation award – new technology products, sponsored by Red Rock Renewables
ECO Hire - Solar Welfare Cabins
Nova Innovation - Floating Solar Demonstrator
Think Hire - Solartainer Versatile
SSEN Transmission - Low Profile 132kV Steel Pole
Best innovation award – software and services, sponsored by SLR
Energy Mutual
Kudo - Connect and Command
KURVE Technologies
SSEN Transmission
Carbon reduction award, sponsored by Statkraft
Burges Salmon
ECO Hire
Highland Council - Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme
Montrose Port Authority
Champion of renewables award, sponsored by Fred. Olsen Renewables
360 Safety & Training
Barry Carruthers, ScottishPower Renewables
Isla Robb, Opergy Scotland
SSE Renewables - Community Investment Team
Contribution to skills award, sponsored by SSE Renewables
Aurora Energy Services
Ocean Winds - Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm
SP Energy Networks
Vestas - Technician Apprenticeship Programme
Outstanding contribution award, sponsored by BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership
Winner announced on the night
Outstanding project award, sponsored by SSEN Transmission
EDF Renewables UK - West Benhar Wind Farm
Highland Council - Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme
Scottish Water Horizons - Hydro-Electric Power Project at Whiteadder Reservoir
SSE Renewables - Viking Wind Farm
Outstanding service award, sponsored by Corio Generation
Forth Ports
LUC
Royal HaskoningDHV
RES - Local Electricity Discount Scheme
Industry challenger award, sponsored by Natural Power
Offshore Solutions Group
Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council - Strategic Investment Model (SIM)
SSEN Transmission - Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Delivery Charter
Zenobē
Sustainable development award, sponsored by Hitachi Energy
ScottishPower Renewables - Collaboration for Environment Mitigation & Nature Inclusive Design (CEMNID)
Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council - Strategic Investment Model (SIM)
SSE Renewables - Viking Wind Farm
SSEN Transmission - Shetland High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)
Young & inspiring award, sponsored by ESB
Chris Del Valle, ORE Catapult
Hannah Lane, ASH
Yabin Liu, The University of Edinburgh
Lynsey Shovlin, Ocean Winds
Judges award, sponsored by Ocean Winds
Winner announced on the night
