Newsletter – January 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 email us with the details: [email protected].

Member Input Request

We’re building a library of member-generated visuals to showcase the strength, diversity and innovation within Scotland’s clean energy supply chain, and we want your photos and video content.

Whether it’s footage from project sites, shots from industry events, images of your team in action, manufacturing operations, site installations or community engagement activities, your content helps tell the real story of our sector. Submitted visuals may be used in our newsletters, social media, presentations and promotional campaigns, putting your organisation’s work in front of a wider audience and highlighting the breadth of activity happening right now across Scotland.

If you have high-quality images or short video clips you’re happy to share, please submit them via Dropbox or email them to [email protected].

Oppertunities

Scottish North American Business Council Trade Mission: Houston, Texas

The Scottish North American Business Council (SNABC) will be leading a trade mission, supported by the Scottish Government, to Houston, Texas on April 13–16.

Delegates will receive market briefings on key opportunities in Houston, networking events with business organisations and a series of one-to-one business meetings with potential clients or trade partners, based on individual company requirements. This is a great opportunity to gain insight into the market at a relatively low cost and is open to any company in Scotland looking to grow their international trade activity in the USA. Companies do not need to be connected to the SNABC to participate.

To find out more or to apply, email [email protected] or call Allan Hogarth on 07982 250682.

Forth Valley College: International Trade, Customs & Logistics Course

Forth Valley College, in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, is launching an online Level 2 Award in International Trade, Customs & Logistics on Tuesday, February 10.

This six-week programme is ideal for those new to international trade, shifting careers or looking to strengthen their trade capability, with 90-minute lunchtime sessions designed to fit around the working day. The course fee includes Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute, giving learners access to professional networks, industry resources and the ability to use the AMCIEx post-nominal upon completion.

Find out more and register for the course on the Forth Valley College website.

Supplier Opportunity: Supply of Materials for Blade Manufacturing

Scottish Enterprise is working with the UK National Composites Centre (NCC) to identify companies with the capability to supply materials needed for blade manufacturing in the UK.

Download the list of materials and volumes needed for a 15MW turbine to see if your organisation is suitable. If your company has the potential to manufacture and supply any of the listed materials and you’re interested in working within the offshore wind sector, reach out to Scottish Enterprise directly.

Email Adam Swainbank by January 27, clearly stating the type of materials you could supply along with your current manufacturing capability and experience.

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce: New Courses Launched 2026

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce is launching a fresh set of courses for 2026. The chamber offers a wide range of business-focused training courses developed by and for local employers, designed to help organisations build capability, competitiveness and resilience.

The Chamber’s in-house research team provides evidence-based insights into regional economic and skills trends, helping shape relevant training and development support for businesses of all sizes.

Find out more on the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce website or email Dianne Gardiner directly.

Upcoming Events

Offshore Wind Conference | January 28–29, Glasgow

Scottish Renewables is bringing its flagship Offshore Wind Conference back to Glasgow on January 28 & 29. This two-day event will convene industry leaders, government and key stakeholders to tackle the major barriers to offshore wind development and scale-up of the Scottish and UK supply chain.

Book your ticket and find out more on Scottish Renewables’ website.

UK Trade and Export Finance Forum | February 5, London

The UK Trade and Export Finance Forum 2026 is a premier event for UK exporters and international corporates seeking finance. Scheduled for February 5 at the InterContinental Hotel London – The O2, this forum offers a full day of presentations, case studies, panels, workshops and networking opportunities. Attendees can engage with finance and business leaders to explore the latest developments in export and trade finance.

To register and find out more, visit the official event page.

Subsea Expo | February 4–5, Aberdeen

Subsea Expo is returning to Aberdeen on February 4–5, bringing together thousands of delegates eager to explore the latest innovations, technologies and opportunities across the underwater industry. The conference features an exhibition of around 100 companies, showcasing the depth and capability of the subsea supply chain. With a broad mix of expert speakers and sessions spanning established and emerging underwater sectors, the event offers rich opportunities for learning, knowledge sharing, debate and networking, while highlighting how collaboration across the Blue Economy can unlock new economic potential.

Discover more and register your attendance on the official event page.

Member News

Ventus Energy wins EDF HV service deals

reNews

Ventus Energy has secured four-year contracts from EDF power solutions UK to provide high-voltage management and support services across five UK sites.

AR7: Scottish Renewables hails ‘encouraging’ results

reNews

Scottish Renewables has welcomed the results of AR7 as a much-needed boost for Scotland’s offshore wind sector, noting that the two projects awarded Contracts for Difference in Scottish waters would add to the £15bn of economic benefits and 47,000 jobs already delivered by the country’s renewables industry each year.

News

EDF abandons plans to expand Blyth offshore wind demonstrator project

Yahoo! News

Plans to bring a floating offshore wind farm to waters off the Northumberland coast have been scrapped.

NKT seals contracts for two Scottish HVDC links

reNews

NKT has signed final contracts with SSEN Transmission for two 525kV HVDC power cable systems in Scotland under an existing framework agreement.

Major contract awarded for SSEN’s Lewis Hub

BBC News

Surrey-based Linxon UK Ltd has secured a deal worth almost £143m to work on the Lewis Hub substation near Stornoway, including design and procurement of equipment.

Berwick Bank wind farm secures ‘monumental’ UK contract backing in huge Scottish energy boost

The Scotsman

Scottish Renewables chief executive Claire Mack said it was hugely encouraging for Berwick Bank to be successful, but warned the project is the only fixed-bottom project to be awarded a CfD.

Lewis Hub energy project moves forward with £143m contract for substation works

STV

A major contract in the development of the Lewis Hub Substation and Converter Station at Arnish Moor, near Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, has been awarded by SSEN Transmission to Linxon UK Ltd.

Work begins on Spittal–Peterhead subsea cable link

Project Scotland

The 203km, 2GW HVDC cable will connect the recently consented Banniskirk Hub in Caithness to the Netherton Hub in Aberdeenshire, with 166km running subsea from Sinclair’s Bay in Caithness through the Moray Firth to Rattray Head near Peterhead.

Triple Point, Thrive Renewables and TopCashback Sustainability enter onshore wind partnership

Energy Global

Triple Point has agreed to arrange debt funding for the construction of a 57MW onshore wind project in the Scottish Borders, owned by Fair Play Clean Energy Ltd, a joint venture between Thrive Renewables and TopCashback Sustainability Ltd.

Gurit seals five-year core kits deal

reNews

Gurit, an advanced composite materials company, has secured a long-term supply agreement for core material kits with an unnamed wind turbine OEM.

Nordex probes blade break at German wind farm

reNews

Nordex is investigating a blade breakage incident at the 28MW A44n Bedburg wind farm in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia state.

Triple Point funds 57MW Scottish wind project

reNews

Triple Point has agreed to arrange debt funding for the 57MW Whitelaw Brae wind farm in the Scottish Borders.

UK–Slovenia partnership to boost seabed services for offshore wind

4C Offshore

Two companies from the UK and Slovenia have partnered in a joint venture to provide seabed and data solutions for offshore wind and cable laying.

Priestgill Wind Farm progress delivers boost to local supply chain

Project Scotland

Priestgill Wind Farm is now under construction at Littlegill Farm, 2.2km north east of Abington, South Lanarkshire, following a decade of work to get to this point.