Marine renewables

Marine Scotland: Working for Renewables

Thursday 20 May - 09:00-10:30 - FLEMING AUDITORIUM

Organised by Marine Scotland

• Marine Scotland, the Government perspective and the Saltire Prize – Mike Neilson, Marine Scotland Director [ presentation ]
  
• Impact of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 on renewables – David Palmer, Marine Scotland, Marine Strategy Branch Head [ presentation ]
  
• Marine renewables and offshore wind policy overview - Phil Gilmour, Marine Scotland, Marine Renewables and Offshore Wind, Branch Head [ presentation ]
• Spatial planning tools for marine renewables – Dr Ian Davies, Marine Scotland Science, Renewable Energy and Marine Spatial Planning, Theme Leader [ presentation ]
  
• Simplification of consenting/licensing processes for marine renewables including offshore wind – James McKie, Marine Scotland, Licensing Operations Team (LOT) Leader [ presentation ]
  
• Offshore wind SEA in Scottish territorial waters – Dr Fiona Simpson, Head of Environmental Assessment, Scottish Government [ presentation ]
  
• Q&A and panel chaired by Mike Neilson involving Ian Davies, James McKie, Phil Gilmour and David Palmer