A range of wind, solar, tidal and pumped storage hydro projects have been shortlisted for the Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh on 30 November.
Among those in the running are O2’s Orbital Marine Power for the Outstanding Project Award, Muirhall Energy for the Contribution to Skills Award and Balmoral’s HexDefence, which is up for the Best Innovation Award.
This year’s awards, headline sponsored by EDF Renewables, will honour a selection of individuals and organisations who have risen to the challenge of ensuring the country maintains its position as a world leader in clean power.
Wind, solar, tidal and pumped storage hydro projects feature on this year’s shortlist along with community hubs, an eco-farm, one of Scotland’s fastest-growing food brands and individuals nominated by their peers.
The Scottish Green Energy Awards, hosted by Scottish Renewables sees more than 50 individuals, companies and projects vie to scoop prizes in 14 – categories at a 1200-guest ceremony.
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “I’ve been absolutely blown away by the outstanding quality of nominations we received for this year’s awards.
“This only makes the job of the judges even harder and we have had to make some really tough decisions but the shortlist has an abundance of quality, dedication and of course the innovation our industry needs to continue to thrive.
“I look forward to celebrating Scotland’s contribution to the economy and the environment, on what will be a fantastic evening in Edinburgh on November 30.”
Matthieu Hue, Chief Executive of EDF Renewables, added: “Once again we are delighted to be headline sponsor of the much-anticipated Scottish Green Energy Awards. Each year we see such a high calibre of talent throughout this industry, and I’m sure this year will be no different.
“This event celebrates some of the many achievements from over the past 12 months as we work collectively to accelerate our efforts towards a net-zero future.”
The full shortlist on the Scottish Renewables website includes projects, people and organisations from Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow and the Shetland Islands among many other regions.