Tidal developers Orbital Marine Power and Nova Innovation were among the successful companies at last night’s 2018 Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh.
Orbital’s SR2000 tidal turbine won the Best Innovation category, while Nova scooped the Best Project award.
Wind projects also had a good night in Edinburgh. Force 9 Energy took the Best Engagement prize for its Clash 4 wind farm, while Ore Valley Housing Association won the Best Community Project for the Dundonald wind turbine.
The Sustainable Development category was taken by the Drumduff wind farm, which is a joint venture between GreenPower and Thrive Renewables.
Other winners last night included ORE Catapult’s health and safety programme, NnG Coalition and Leask Marine, which secured the Best Practice, Champion of Renewables and Outstanding Service categories, respectively.
GI Energy and Dundee City Council won the Carbon Reduction award for V&A Dundee, while the Contribution to Skills category was won by the University of Strathclyde and University of Edinburgh for the Centre for Doctoral Training in Wind and Marine Energy Systems.
Scottish Power’s Keith Anderson took the Outstanding Contribution award and Lorna Archer from Fife Council the Young and Inspiring prize.
Scottish Renewables chief executive Claire Mack said: “This year’s Scottish Green Energy Awards once again showcase the incredible innovation, commitment and passion of those working within our industry.
“They are continuing to push the boundaries of innovation, with the many pioneering projects developed over the past 12 months maintaining Scotland’s place as a world leader in renewable energy.
“The hard work, knowledge and drive of those within the industry has contributed significantly to our fight against the carbon emissions which cause climate change, as well as to Scotland’s economy, and particularly our rural communities.
“Our industry is enormously proud of the inspirational people and organisations we have come together to celebrate at the Scottish Green Energy Awards and my congratulations go to all nominees, and of course winners.”