Inspiring finalists revealed for the UK’s biggest renewable energy celebration
Scottish Renewables has announced the shortlist for The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2026, putting the spotlight on the ideas, ambition and expertise powering Scotland’s clean energy future.
Headline sponsored by EDF power solutions UK and Ireland, the awards will welcome more than 1,600 guests to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on Thursday, December 3.
This year’s finalists demonstrate the breadth of talent supporting Scotland’s renewable energy industry and supply chain, from community organisations and major infrastructure projects to businesses developing new technologies and services.
Among those shortlisted are:
- Encomara’s Squid™, Reblade’s BladeBoard®, SSEN Transmission’s HVDC inspection robots and United Infrastructure Power T&D's drone-assisted overhead line stringing, competing for the Best Innovation Award – New Technology Products.
- Border Ice Rink Trust, Garioch Sports Centre, Granton Project CIC, St Madoes & Kinfauns Parish Church – The Madoch Centre and Strathdearn Community Developments, the five finalists for Best Community Project.
- Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, Energy Skills Partnership, Glasgow Clyde College, SP Energy Networks and Vi Renewables, competing for the Contribution to Skills Award.
The awards celebrate achievements in innovation, skills, sustainability, community engagement and project delivery, highlighting how renewable energy is powering economic growth, strengthening energy security and tackling climate change.
Angela Hepworth, CEO of Scottish Renewables, said:
"Scotland’s renewable energy industry is built on the talent, ambition and dedication of people determined to make a difference. This year’s shortlist offers a fantastic opportunity to recognise their achievements.
"From community facilities to major energy projects, these finalists show the many ways our industry is delivering for Scotland. Their achievements show how fresh ideas, strong partnerships and a commitment to developing talent are shaping Scotland’s clean energy future.
"Congratulations to everyone shortlisted and we look forward to celebrating your achievements in Edinburgh."
The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2026 Finalists:
Best Community Project Award
Sponsored by ScottishPower Renewables
- Border Ice Rink Trust
- Garioch Sports Centre
- Granton Project CIC
- St Madoes & Kinfauns Parish Church – The Madoch Centre
- Strathdearn Community Developments
Best Engagement Award
Sponsored by SmartestEnergy
- Boralex – Tirry Bridge
- Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm
- Muirhall Energy – Glen Ullinish II
- OnPath Energy – Clydesdale Community Energy Transition Co
- Renewco Power
Best Innovation Award – New Technology Products
Sponsored by SLR
- Encomara – Squid™
- Reblade – BladeBoard®
- SSEN Transmission – HVDC inspection robots
- United Infrastructure Power T&D – Drone-Assisted OHL Stringing
Best Innovation Award – Software and Services
- BizGive – assetFace Platform
- Blackhall and Powis – GIS site origination methodology
- Elecsys Technologies – Explorer™ and Safeguard Networks™
- United Infrastructure Power T&D – SustainIQ
Carbon Reduction Award
Sponsored by Statkraft
- Ecocel Services
- Port of Aberdeen
- St Madoes and Kinfauns Parish Church – The Madoch Centre
- United Infrastructure Power T&D
Champion of Renewables Award
Sponsored by Fred. Olsen Renewables
- Duncan Scott, ESB
- Earth Energy Education
- Global Energy Solutions
- Nancy McLean, Leidos
- Niall Gibb, OEG
Contribution to Skills Award
Sponsored by SSEN Transmission
- Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm
- Energy Skills Partnership
- Glasgow Clyde College
- SP Energy Networks
- Vi Renewables
Industry Challenger Award
Sponsored by Natural Power
- Nadara
- Renewco Power
- Savills Utilities & Infrastructure
- Scottish Government – Offshore Wind Directorate
- Scott Watson, Carbon Neutral Islands Project
Outstanding Project Award
Sponsored by Leidos
- Locogen and Aukera Energy – Benthead
- H&MV Engineering – Construction of Coalburn 1
- Muirhall Energy – Priestgill Wind Farm
- Renewable Parts – Brake caliper replacement programme
- United Infrastructure Power T&D – Argyll 275kV Overhead Line Project
Outstanding Service Award
Sponsored by Ocean Winds
- Apollo
- Global Energy Solutions
- Savills Utilities & Infrastructure
- United Infrastructure Power T&D – KLH Environmental
- Vekta Group
Sustainable Development Award
Sponsored by Boralex
- Ecocel Services – Circular Economy Initiative
- Ocean Winds
- ScottishPower Renewables – Hagshaw Hill Wind Farm Repowering
Young and Inspiring Award
Sponsored by ESB
- Natalie Leader, Crown Estate Scotland
- Niall Gibb, GE Vernova
- Usamah Iqbal, Pegasus Group
Outstanding Contribution Award
Sponsored by Nadara
- Winner announced on the night
Judges Award
Sponsored by Global
- Winner announced on the night
Ends
Notes to editors:
- Find out more online about The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2026.
- Headline Sponsor: EDF power solutions UK and Ireland.
- Award Category Sponsors: Boralex, ESB, Fred. Olsen Renewables, Global, Leidos, Nadara, Natural Power, Ocean Winds, ScottishPower Renewables, SLR, SmartestEnergy, SSEN Transmission and Statkraft.
- Repowering Packs Sponsor: Renewco Power.
- Programme Sponsor: RJ McLeod.
- Post-Awards Celebration Sponsor: Sweco.
- Event Sponsors: CMS, EICC, MVGLA, North Star, Nordex, Ramboll, SafetyOn and Tetra Tech.
- Official Media Partner: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News.
- Access pictures of Angela Hepworth and the 2025 award ceremony.
- A list of previous winners is available online.