Orkney companies are finalists in green energy awards

Four Orkney companies have been announced as finalists in the Scottish Green Energy Awards to be held in Edinburgh on December 3.

Green Marine (UK) Ltd and Leask Marine Ltd are shortlisted in the Best Supplier category, while Aquatera and EMEC have been nominated in the Export category.

The fifty finalists were announced today, Wednesday.

Niall Stuart, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, which organises the 1,000-strong awards event, said: “2015 has been an incredibly difficult year for renewable energy, with a whole series of cuts by the Westminster Government.

“We should however remember that our industry is producing record levels of heat and power as we seek to lead the transformation in Scotland’s energy sector.

“This year’s finalists have all played a part in our industry’s success and show the many ways in which the growth of renewable energy is benefiting communities and businesses across the country.

“I would like to thank everyone who entered the awards, and I look forward to congratulating the worthy winners on December 3.”