Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 28 July, 2026
Building the grid for renewable growth
Following the opening of Hitachi Energy’s new Engineering Centre of Excellence in Glasgow, PES Wind spoke with Laura Fleming, UK & Ireland Country Managing Director at Hitachi Energy, to explore the infrastructure, technology and skills needed to support the next phase of renewable energy growth. With electricity demand rising and renewable generation accelerating, she shares her perspective on Scotland’s role in the energy transition, why grid investment is critical and how collaboration across the sector will shape the future energy system.