Manufacturing opportunities in Scotland's energy transition
For manufacturers, the energy transition offers the most significant growth opportunity of the next 20 years.
If you want to scale and grow in the clean energy space – whether you already work in energy or you're looking for opportunities in new areas – there's support available.
Watch our video to learn more about Scotland's fast-growing energy transition opportunity.
Interested in the energy transition supply chain? Our team can help you get started.
Hear from Jerome Finlayson, our Head of High Value Manufacturing, who describes the huge opportunity that the energy transition creates for Scotland's manufacturers. Learn about key focus areas, challenges and the support we can offer you.
Hear from companies that we've helped take advantage of energy transition opportunities.
Smart Green Shipping
Smart Green Shipping has designed a 100% renewable wingsail for commercial vehicles, which can reduce emissions by 20%. Watch our video:
FoundOcean
FoundOcean used to produce solutions that helped secure oil and gas platforms. Now, the company has brought this technology to the offshore wind sector – with potential to move into carbon capture and hydrogen. Watch our video:
Thermoelectric Conversion Systems Ltd
Thermoelectric Conversion Systems has developed a zero-emission heating and cooling system for commercial and private properties. Watch our video:
Read more success stories
Learn more about the companies joining Scotland's energy transition supply chain.
How Smart Green Shipping’s FastRig is making shipping greener
Learn about Smart Green Shipping’s retrofittable solution for harnessing wind power.
Learn about Scotland’s largest dedicated energy transition facility, how we’re supporting its development, and the opportunities it creates for manufacturers.
Scotland is investing in hydrogen. This means there's a huge opportunity to develop Scotland’s capacity to produce, distribute, store, use and export hydrogen.
We publish detailed hydrogen industry reports on Evaluations Online.
Learn how heavy industry could use hydrogen to decarbonise its energy-intensive processes, and which sectors are best suited to take advantage.
This study explains the most likely industrial offtakers, their location in Scotland, and the level of demand.
The transport industry has been one of the earliest hydrogen adopters in Scotland. But how likely is each of its sectors to adopt hydrogen as a low-carbon fuel?
This report estimates and maps the potential demand for hydrogen in Scotland up until 2045.
Programmes and funds for clean energy manufacturers
Explore the support you can get as an energy transition manufacturer in Scotland.
Support for manufacturers
We deliver the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS). SMAS can help you find opportunities in the energy transition, become competitive, and adapt your business for the sector.
We offer free expert support to Scottish manufacturers looking to diversify into the clean heat market. Learn how our industry specialists can help you.
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