News / The ‘Grid’ come to Shetland
BUSINESSES in Shetland are being invited to discuss the future of the isles’ energy industry with representatives from the National Grid, Shetland Islands Council, Viking Energy and North Scotland Industries Group (NSIG) during a two day event later this month.
The event at Lerwick Hotel next Tuesday and Wednesday (16 and 17 March) will include presentations on potential renewable activities for the island.
Alison Kay, commercial director for transmissions at National Grid, will deliver a presentation on the company¹s plans for Shetland and its vision for renewable energy.
NSIG chief executive Ian Couper said: “We look forward to hearing what National Grid has to say about the future requirements and its plans for the islands
“The event will help raise people¹s awareness of the potential that the renewable industry could provide for local businesses.”
Ms Kay said: “Britain is undergoing an energy revolution in the coming decades. Working with the Scottish Transmission owners we are keen to help Shetland realise its huge potential for renewable energy and working with groups like NSIG is a vital way to help achieve this.”
NSIG is also organising a similar event for French company Total, next month, to raise awareness of the business opportunities created by its Laggan – Tormore gas development, expected to get the final go-ahead next week.
Anyone interested in the Total event should contact Angela Wilson, at angela.wilson@nsig.co.uk or visit the website
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