China-Scotland deeper relations encouraged

Green future

As the clean technologies industry represents a key component of China-Scotland collaboration, the ambassador visited Edinburgh-based Red Rock Renewables on Aug 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 acts as an owner, investor, developer, and operator of renewable energy programs, is currently involved in four wind farm projects in Scotland, including Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd, one of the world's largest operational offshore wind farms, in which the company holds a 25 percent stake.

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

Zheng encouraged the company to actively contribute to Scotland's low-carbon initiatives and energy transition, thereby also fostering China-UK friendship.

Looking ahead, Chen Xiaomeng, chief executive officer 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.