Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of three new directors to its board as part of its continued efforts to drive the growth of Scotland's renewable energy sector. The new board members, selected from a pool of candidates from Scottish Renewables' 360+ member organizations, will each serve a three-year term.
The newly appointed directors are Finley Becks-Phelps from Fred. Olsen Renewables, Alwyn Poulter from Hitachi Energy, and Sarah McIntosh from Muirhall Energy.
Becks-Phelps, who has been re-elected to the board, brings expertise in the regulatory, community, and technical aspects of onshore wind. He will continue to champion the broader renewable energy industry. “I'm excited to continue to serve on the board and advocate for the entire sector,” Becks-Phelps said.
Poulter, a first-time appointee to the board, has worked across a range of renewable energy projects, including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, and battery storage. He will focus on strengthening Scotland's supply chain and addressing electricity network upgrades. “I look forward to contributing to the development of Scotland's renewable energy infrastructure,” Poulter commented.
McIntosh, also a first-time appointee, has 16 years of experience in the industry and brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by smaller developers, including technical, planning, and financial concerns. “I'm excited to contribute to the board's work, especially on behalf of smaller developers,” McIntosh said.
Claire Mack, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, expressed her congratulations to the new directors, stating, “The board is elected by our member companies, who have taken the opportunity to vote and influence the leadership of Scotland's renewable energy sector. All three bring a wealth of experience across various technologies and policy areas while playing key roles in Scotland's ongoing journey towards a clean energy future.”
Mack added, “This year promises to be yet another pivotal one for our industry as we focus on the delivery of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and further engagement with communities on the role of renewable energy in the transition to a cleaner energy system.