Business Environment Council and Scotland Development International co-organized the “Scotland and Hong Kong – embracing renewable energy” seminar, with the endorsement from the Independent Power Producers Forum (ippf). Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO of BEC facilitated the seminar, where about 80 renewable energy experts and policy makers from Scotland and Hong Kong participated.

The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MP MSP, The First Minister of Scotland began with a speech on the government’s role in fostering the growth of renewable energy amid the current economic situation. He shared the strength and experience of the Scottish Government has, on the creation of atmosphere for the technologies and businesses that favour the development of renewable energy. He elaborated role of Government in initiatives provision over 2 aspects: innovation and the investment climate. Please click on the following links for the presentation.

Keynote speech (PDF format, 92KB)
Rt Hon Alex Salmond MP MSP, The First Minister of Scotland

Keynote speech (PDF format, 70KB)
Ms Anissa Wong, Permanent Secretary for the Environment/ Director of Environmental Protection, HKSAR

Renewable Energy Outlook (PDF format, 1,288KB)
Mr Andrew Brandler, Group Chief Executive Officer, CLP Holdings Limited

Business of Renewables (PDF format, 72KB)
Mr Jack Perry, Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise