Insights

Our regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends and performance, drawn from a wide range of economic indicators and commentaries. Published June 2025.

Scotland’s strengths in innovation, energy and engineering have transformed JBS Group from a local oil and gas fabricator into a global player across space, defence, and renewables. 

Read some of the top insights and download the full report.

Emily Wilson explains how our market research service can help Scottish companies access energy transition opportunities.

Discover how Scottish Agri-Tech firm, iLiveStock, is making strides in international markets through its innovative technologies used for accurate livestock weighing.   

See the components behind hydrogen refuelling stations – and where your business could support this growing, clean transport infrastructure.

Explore how methane reforming produces low carbon hydrogen – and discover which parts of the system your business could supply.

Find out how hydrogen is compressed, stored, and distributed, and where Scottish manufacturers can contribute components and infrastructure.

Learn how electrolysers generate hydrogen from water and how your business could support this fast-growing, global supply chain.

Learn about secondary steel systems like platforms, ladders, and walkways, and which components your business could provide to support turbine access and safety infrastructure.

See how floating wind foundations are protected from corrosion – and how your business could supply coatings, anodes, or protection systems.

Explore the cables, connectors, and buoyancy systems that keep offshore wind farms running – and where your business could support the growing demand.

Understand the components that secure floating wind turbines to the seabed – and where your business could manufacture key parts.

Explore how clean heat is transported through heat networks – and where manufacturers can supply key components like pipework, valves, and buffer systems.

Discover the systems that deliver clean heat inside homes and buildings – and which parts your business could help manufacture.

Find out how components like insulation, ventilation, and windows help reduce energy consumption in buildings, and what opportunities are available to your business in supplying the sector.

Explore the smart controls, sensors, and software that make heat systems work efficiently – and how your business could support their production.

See what goes into constructing energy centres for district heating, and where manufacturers can supply key components like tanks, pumps, and control panels.

See the technologies and components used for low carbon heat generation through heat pumps, boilers, and geothermal drill rigs.

Find out how we’ve supported Verlume to develop revolutionary energy management and storage products for the renewables industry.

David Rennie, Head of Energy Transition at Scottish Enterprise, discusses the significant opportunity for the Scottish economy created by global net zero transition.

Michelle Howell, our Head of Investment, discusses energy transition supply chain companies we've supported – and how your business can move into the energy transition sector. 

Unsure about if AI and automation is something your business should explore? Read this quick introduction to find out.

Find out how Safehinge Primera has targeted its capital investment for growth.