In this episode, we explore the growing importance of offshore wind in Scotland and the key role Asian investment is playing in the sector’s future. Our guest, Jeremy Grant – freelance columnist for The Scotsman and former Senior Editor at PwC with over two decades at the Financial Times – brings a wealth of insight into the political, economic and environmental forces shaping Scotland’s green energy transformation.
💡 We discuss:
- What offshore wind is – and why floating offshore wind is a game-changer
- Why offshore wind is central to Scotland’s net zero strategy and the ‘reindustrialisation’ of its economy
- The long-term transition from North Sea oil and the employment potential in renewables
- Key foreign investors and why Scotland is attracting attention from Japan, Singapore, China and across Europe
- Environmental, aesthetic, and national security concerns surrounding wind energy infrastructure
- How UK and Scottish politics are shaping the narrative around energy independence and investment
- What’s next for Scotland’s offshore wind sector and how it aligns with the Clean Power 2030 target
