The COP26 UN climate change conference in Glasgow is being powered by 100% renewable energy generated at SSE’s Griffin wind farm in Perthshire.
The energy supplied to the Scottish Event Campus venues hosting the summit has been traced back to the Scottish wind farm, confirming that the mains energy being used by delegates is both 100% Scottish and renewable.
SSE Energy Solutions is providing the power for all three COP26 permanent venues on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow.
The company has been able to pinpoint the exact origin of the summit’s power supply because renewable energy can be traced back to specific wind farms operated by SSE Renewables.
The Scottish Event Campus is made up of five interconnected exhibition spaces, a 3000 seat auditorium and a 14,300 capacity arena.
The campus made the switch to 100% green energy in 2020 as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.
Scottish Event Campus managing director of energy customer solutions Nikki Flanders said: “Businesses are increasingly looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
“Traceability and transparency of where our energy comes from allows companies to be sure they are operating with as clean an energy source as possible.
“With SSE green electricity matched to a specific renewable asset, they can be confident when engaging with investors, employees and customers.
“As the world comes together at COP26 to unite against climate change, it’s fitting that The SEC has chosen to be powered by clean Scottish wind.
“As principal partners at COP26, we understand that strong leadership and ambition will be vital in the race to net zero.
“It’s great to see The SEC lead the way in choosing clean energy solutions when the eyes of the world are on Scotland.”
The temporary structures which have been erected for COP26 are not powered by SSE.