Approach to renewable energy policy ‘alarmingly inadequate’

A Scottish firm at the forefront of delivering solar-powered solutions has warned that the "current approach to renewable energy policy is alarmingly inadequate".

The firm says Scotland can be a leader in renewable energy but that business must have a seat at the policy-making table to help steer net zero progress.

Here, John Forster tells how his business has been shaped since he founded the firm and why he believes the voice of businesses should be heard.

Business name: Forster Group

Location: Brechin, Angus

Business Description: Founded in 1990, Forster Group has become a leading provider of smart, integrated roofing, ground and roof-mounted solar and battery storage solutions.

As a forward-thinking and innovative business, Forster Group is at the forefront of sustainable construction and renewable energy transition. We provide sustainable solutions for individuals and businesses to take more control of their energy consumption and cost.

We offer advanced integrated roofing and solar systems that helps deliver more energy-efficient homes, support net-zero goals and reduce energy costs. As a company, we’re dedicated to improving standards across the UK house-building industry and we were a key partner in the UKRI-funded Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes project (AIMCH).