Newsletter – April 2026
April 30, 2026
Energy Pathfinder: Accessing Live Supply Chain Opportunities
June 25, 2026
Welcome to The Clean Energy Cluster Monthly Newsletter where you can read about member updates, upcoming events, supply chain news, support programmes, procurement opportunities and more.
If you would like to feature your news, events, initiatives and procurement opportunities in our newsletter, please get in touch.
We are also asking cluster members to share 4K footage and high-resolution images of the supply chain in action to help us expand our media library. Please send any content to [email protected].
New Members
We are delighted to welcome new members who we look forward to working with in the coming months:
Opportunities
Supply Chain Accelerator
The Crown Estate Supply Chain Accelerator provides early-stage development funding for offshore wind supply chain projects, supporting them to be investment-ready.
Following two successful rounds in 2024 and 2025, a third round is now open for applications until Friday, July 3.
Like round two, the third round will support UK-wide fixed and floating offshore wind supply chain projects and related port infrastructure.
Find out more and apply on The Crown Estate’s website.
Offshore Wind Growth Partnership Wind Expert Support Toolkit
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) Wind Expert Support Toolkit is a short-term intervention activity which aims to support growth of offshore wind supply chain companies through provision of specialist advice, market intelligence and strategic insight into the sector.
Applications are open until 5pm on Friday, June 26. Find out more and apply on the OWGP website.
Opportunity for Scottish companies to work with TenneT Netherlands
TenneT Netherlands, the Dutch electricity Transmission System Operator, is preparing the next step in maintaining its offshore grid with a new procurement team and contract structure in the Netherlands.
TenneT Netherlands is looking for insights, ideas and perspectives on how offshore maintenance can evolve – smarter, more efficient and ready for the scale ahead.
If you are active in offshore maintenance, read the market consultation and sign up via this link.
Where Have We Been
Offshore Wind Industry Council’s (OWIC) Cluster Workshop
The Clean Energy Cluster recently attended a dedicated Cluster Workshop as part of OWIC’s cluster forum, a collaborative network connecting offshore wind supply chain clusters across the UK to drive economic growth and industrial capability.
The workshop covered key focus areas for each of the seven UK offshore wind clusters and how we can deliver a coordinated approach to feed into national strategies.
Some key insights included:
- Clusters act as essential coordinators, conveners and signposting hubs for the industry.
- Storytelling plays an important role in championing the supply chain, highlighting successes, capabilities and real-world impact.
- Our deep regional knowledge is crucial for shaping national strategies.
Renewable Energy Supply Chain Conference | May 28, Aberdeen
The Renewable Energy Supply Chain Conference, hosted by Scottish Renewables, took place in Aberdeen on May 28. The event brought together suppliers, developers and stakeholders from across the energy spectrum to explore opportunities and identify solutions that will maximise the economic potential of Scotland’s green energy future.
For more information about the event visit our website.
The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards | May 28, Aberdeen
The Clean Energy Cluster was delighted to sponsor the Green Business Growth Award at The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2026. The event was a brilliant celebration of so many fantastic suppliers and we were delighted to see three cluster members win on the night, including:
- Associated British Ports, winner of the Diversity and Culture Award
- International Testing Services who scooped the Green Business Growth Award
- European Marine Energy Centre who took home the Supply Chain Development Award.
Upcoming Events
Scaling Up Workforce Mobility and Diversity Webinar – Opportunities for Supply Chain | June 11, Online
Scottish Renewables, in collaboration with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board(ECITB) and Energy Skills Partnership, will host a Scaling Up Workforce Mobility and Diversity Webinar – Opportunities for Supply Chain on June 11 from 11:00-12:00.
The webinar will explore:
- Scotland’s offshore wind skills priorities action plan and follow-up actions.
- Work delivered so far with two key programmes supporting the sector.
- Supply chain skills demand intelligence and critical ‘client/contractor’ collaboration models.
- The opportunity for supply chain businesses to partner on these programmes and the benefits this could deliver.
- Collaboration in action, inspiring case studies, insights and lessons learned from previous programmes.
For more information and to reserve your place, visit the event website.
Global Offshore Wind 2026 | June 16-17, Manchester
Hosted by RenewableUK, Global Offshore Wind 2026 will take place on June16-17 in Manchester, bringing together the entire offshore wind supply chain.
This year’s programme centres on the theme ‘securing the future’.
For more information and to reserve your place, visit the RenewableUK website.
Build the Grid. Power the Transition Masterclass | June 24, Aberdeen
Energy Transition Zone (ETZ), in partnership with SSEN Transmission and delivery partner Energy Industries Council (EIC), is hosting the next instalment of the ETZ Masterclass Series, exploring how the UK’s electricity transmission network is being transformed to enable net zero.
For more information and to reserve your place, visit the event website.
Member News
Oceanscan opens state-of-the-art Aberdeen facility to support offshore demand across UK and Europe
Venterra
Oceanscan Group has officially opened its new Aberdeen facility in Dyce, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Scotland, the UK and Europe.
Stranoch Wind Farm Reaches Key Stage with Start of Main Turbine Installation
EDF power solutions
EDF power solutions UK has started the main installation of 20 turbines at its 102MW Stranoch wind farm located near New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway.
Meet the Buyer Event – Vale of Leven Wind Farm
Coriolis Energy and ESB
Coriolis Energy and ESB held a Meet the Buyer event for the proposed Vale of Leven Wind Farm.
News
Hitachi Energy to create up to 100 roles after opening Glasgow ‘centre of excellence’
The Scotsman
Hitachi Energy has officially opened its new “engineering centre of excellence” in Glasgow, in a move that is expected to create around 100 specialised roles.
Port of Nigg awards quay contract
reNews
Maraen Port of Nigg has awarded the construction contract for its Eastern Inner Dock Quay to McLaughlin & Harvey.
SSE advances Lochay hydro refurbishment
reNews
SSE has completed civil and mechanical works on the £80 million refurbishment of Lochay Hydro Power Station in Scotland.
The Inverness Courier
A pumped storage hydro project proposed near Loch Ness has committed to allocating five per cent of its annual gross margin to a Community Wealth Fund estimated to deliver over £20 million a year.
Cromarty Green Hydrogen Project’s future secured after being acquired by Protium in £100m investment
The Inverness Courier
A major green energy scheme in the Highlands has “secured its future” after Protium acquired the Cromarty Hydrogen Project from Storegga as part of a £100m investment.
Caledonia, Buchan win onshore consents
reNews
Aberdeenshire Council has given two separate onshore consents for two ScotWind offshore wind projects.
Edinburgh energy firm enters development partnership with Irish renewables company
Scottish Business News
Ionica Energy, a renewable energy consultancy company and project developer, is pleased to announce it has entered into a development partnership with Irish renewable energy company Galetech Group.
Inch Cape partners college on wind skills
reNews
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dundee & Angus College to develop offshore wind skills in Scotland.
Fugro lands Berwick Bank B survey
reNews
Fugro has been awarded a major geotechnical survey contract by SSE for the Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
Orkney in the running for windfarm base
The Orcadian
Up to 120 jobs could be coming Orkney’s way, if the county is chosen to host a major base for an offshore windfarm.
Elements Green buys 300MW Scottish BESS
reNews
Elements Green has acquired the 300MW Newarthill battery energy storage system project in Scotland from Geocore.
Bluefield launches floating solar business as 40GW predicted by 2050
Solar Power Portal
Having commissioned analysis that showed 40GW floating solar could be delivered in the UK by 2050, Bluefield has launched a new business unit focused on the technology.
