Delivering the Scottish Green Energy Opportunity

March 1st, 2011

 

First Minister addresses 2011 SEGEC Conference

In association with the European Commission, the 2011 Scottish European Green Energy Centre Conference will open in Edinburgh tomorrow with a keynote address by First Minister, Alex Salmond MSP, followed by leading experts and practitioners from E3G, Grant Thornton, Aquamarine Power, SSE, National Grid, and the Scottish Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage.

 

Scotland is already punching well above its weight on the delivery of renewable energy, however, whilst endorsing progress and debating energy policy developments, many are still losing sight of the real target. Getting projects built.

 

Discussing what the real opportunities ahead are and which are the core hurdles to be cleared in order that we maximise the potential for success and focus on ensuring that the projects, whether in concept or more mature, can become 'bankable', the conference will examine the strategic choices and challenges which government and the energy sector need to resolve.  It will also provide an opportunity for open dialogue between all green energy stakeholders and will feature Masterclasses on themes including carbon capture and storage, marine renewables, grid development and smart grids and energy efficiency and smart cities.

 

A politicians' panel of energy spokespersons will discuss future energy policy and whether a consensus approach could provide a stable basis for economic development in this area.

 

Notes to Editors


Scottish European Green Energy Centre 2011 Conference
Delivering the Scottish Green Energy Opportunity: The 2011 Scottish European Green Energy Centre Conference is organised by MackayHannah and will be held at the George Hotel, Edinburgh on Wednesday 2nd March 2011. For a full programme and event details, please visit http://www.mackayhannah.com/upcoming-conferences/SEGEC%202011/

Scottish European Green Energy Centre
The Scottish European Green Energy Centre (SEGEC) provides a focal point for organisations in Europe developing low-carbon energy projects. SEGEC engages with institutions, networks and technology platforms, influencing future policy and identifying niche opportunities for collaboration across different industry sectors.

SEGEC's principal remit is to facilitate innovative, collaborative, low-carbon, infrastructure projects which deliver real benefits for Scotland, the UK and Europe. SEGEC works to secure investments from a range of public grants and private sector funds, including EU funding streams that have been allocated to support market and technology development.  Working with collaborative partners, SEGEC maximises the potential to contribute to the European Energy and Emissions targets for 2020 and beyond.

Established in 2009, SEGEC has delivered over €110M of EU funding for low-carbon energy projects. An independent, not-for-profit organisation, SEGEC is supported by the Scottish Government, ERDF, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, ScottishPower and SSE.

For further information, please contact Eleanor Jones, Marketing & Communications Manager,
Scottish European Green Energy Centre
G05, Meston Building
King's College
ABERDEEN - AB24 3UE
Switchboard: +44 (0) 1224 489 980
Mobile: +44 (0) 7796955811
Email: ellie.jones@segec.org.uk
Web: www.segec.org.uk