Research, evaluation and insight

The aim of the study was to help distillery operators to better understand the techno-economic and regulatory implications of using hydrogen to decarbonise their energy requirements for heat, and to inform their decisions on potential hydrogen projects suitable for their sites.

Scottish Enterprise appointed Xodus Group to examine potential options for a delivery model to support the creation of a facility in Abu Dhabi which enables Scottish supply chain companies (predominantly SMEs) to bring their products and solutions to the UAE in a supportive environment.

Scottish Enterprise appointed Carbon Limiting Technologies (CLT) to undertake an assessment of the current state of the market for direct electric heat solutions up to 2030 in Scotland.

The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.

Scottish Enterprise’s Insights & Economics Team was asked to explore the extent of activity SMEs have in the supply chains of large businesses, and what could be done to strengthen their ability to benefit from the opportunities presented by global supply chains.

This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.

Scottish Enterprise commissioned Ramboll to deliver a report to increase understanding of the components, activities, costs, and capabilities required to deliver a more localised heat pump system supply chain in Scotland.

This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.

The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.

This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.

Scottish Enterprise commissioned Ramboll to understand the potential for Scotland to be a leader in the low-carbon heat tech industry and to improve the competitiveness of the industry and firms within.

The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.

This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on jobs, innovation, international and investment.

Building evidence on whether and how Scottish Companies are adopting Net Zero activities; identifying the benefits of Net Zero measures to businesses; identifying the challenges of adopting Net Zero measures.

Analysis of the Scottish Government’s BICs survey from April to September 2022 on what actions businesses are taking in terms of adopting net zero actions along with findings from SE’s internal insights gathering process.

Research commissioned by Scottish Enterprise and Transport Scotland explored opportunities for the supply and use of biomethane as a vehicle fuel, with an emphasis on the heavy goods vehicle and agricultural sectors.

This is an evaluation of the Offshore Wind Expert Support (OWES) product, which seeks to help companies to diversify into the sector.

This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain over the last month with a focus on Jobs, Innovation, International and Investment.

Business intelligence and market data on the low carbon and renewables industry in Scotland

The Economic Commentary provides a regular update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.

This paper provides an overview of research in the public domain with a focus on the priorities from the Scottish Enterprise Business Plan (jobs, net zero, place) – there is also a section on general business surveys.

The OECD international report was published in June and a separate Glasgow City Region report has been written which includes recommendations on business support and innovation, jobs and skills, and diversifying funding.

The SMAS Six Sigma Yellow Belt Programme was introduced in 2020 in order to provide a semblance of consistency to the six sigma training that was being provided to industry.

The ORE Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOW CoE) has undertaken a project to identify and quantify the key infrastructure and supply chain requirements to deliver a pipeline of large scale floating offshore wind projects cost effectively across the UK and with a significant share of project activity based in the UK.

The Economic Commentary provides a monthly update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends, drawing on recent economic data as well as feedback from businesses.