Deeper China-Scotland ties encouraged – Chinadaily.com.cn

Green future

As the cleantech sector represents a key component of China-Scotland collaboration, the ambassador visited Edinburgh-based Red Rock Renewables on August 4, the European subsidiary of China’s power generation company under the State Development and Investment Corp, known as SDIC Power.

Red Rock Renewables, which operates as an owner, investor, developer and operator of renewable energy schemes, is currently involved in four wind farm projects in Scotland, including Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd, one of the largest operating offshore wind farms in the world, in which the company holds a 25% stake.

The farm, which has 84 wind turbines, is capable of generating wind electricity for up to 450,000 homes.

Zheng encouraged the company to actively contribute to Scotland’s low-carbon initiatives and energy transition, while also promoting friendship between China and the UK.

Looking ahead, Chen Xiaomeng, CEO of Red Rock Renewables, said the company is committed to expanding its current portfolio of wind farms while also exploring investments in new clean technologies such as hydrogen and batteries.