Holyrood Energy Summit 2026

The Holyrood Energy Summit returns post-election to discuss what’s next for Scotland’s energy sector, following a successful inaugural conference in January which featured senior speakers including Michael Shanks MP and Gillian Martin MSP.

With Scotland’s renewable energy generation potential described as “one of our greatest environmental and economic opportunities” the new government will control billions in energy investment decisions at a critical juncture. Scotland’s climate change legislation makes the 2026-2031 parliament crucial for meeting legally binding net zero targets.

Join us, for free*, at Holyrood’s Energy Summit where we will bring together public sector leaders, community stakeholders, and elected representatives for a half-day of discussion, policy challenge, and practical insight. 

Across the day, we will: 

  • Discuss priorities for the next government in unlocking Scotland’s energy potential
  • Explore the future of wind energy, grid and storage, and the role of the North Sea
  • Examine the importance of a Just Transition, the impact of closing Grangemouth and Mossmorran, and the role of workers and communities in energy
  • Host a live debate on the achievability of energy independence for Scotland
  • Hear directly from senior leaders in a concluding fireside chat

This is a crucial opportunity to directly engage with those shaping the future of Scotland’s energy sector.

Registration will open soon.

 

Lookback to January’s Energy Summit: 

You can view all the photos from our last Energy Summit in January 2026 on our Flickr. 

*This event is free to attend subject to Holyrood approval.

Event Details

- What will the next government do to support Scotland’s energy potential?
- How does Scotland get the energy mix right?
- What are the existing pressures on Scotland?
- What is the impact of international conflict on Scotland’s energy?

- What would Vestas’ factory in Leith mean for Scotland’s energy?
- What is the impact of AR7 on Scotland’s wind generation? What is the potential of AR8?
- Onshore and offshore wind generation
- How do transmission charges impact Scottish wind?

- What is the impact of Grangemouth and Mossmorran closing on Scottish workers and communities?
- What does a community benefit model look like in practice?
- How does the reality of reskilling the workforce impact Scottish energy?
- What is the importance of projects that support the community? Are there any key examples of what works well?

This session will bring together speakers to debate a key question, is the current energy mix in Scotland working?

Here’s an opportunity to have your say. Vote at the beginning, hear the discussion, and see if your opinion changes.

- What is the current role of the North Sea in Scotland’s energy supply, security, and economy?
- How vulnerable does escalating Middle East conflict make Scotland and its energy?
- What does decommissioning mean for Scotland?
- What are the key policy and industry choices currently shaping the North Sea’s direction? Are we going the right way?

- What does the grid need now?
- What viable storage options does Scotland have? Batteries, hydrogen, long-duration etc.
- How do renewables and storage integrate in practice?
- What storage works now, what is it missing/where is it failing?
- What is the importance of storage integration with renewables and grid stability?

Dan McGrail
Chief Executive Officer
GB Energy
Jeremy Grant
Freelance Journalist

    Event Details