Local Energy Systems Scottish Industry Network (LESSIN)
Local Energy Systems Scottish Industry Network (LESSIN) is a cluster-building initiative which brings together manufacturers, project developers, technology companies, innovation support organisations, knowledge communities, and investors to cultivate the low carbon ecosystem in Scotland, and beyond.
Supported by LESSIN’s new online collaboration platform, Energy Systems Catapult, Energy Technology Partnership and other innovation support organisations are working with Scottish industry to identify challenges and opportunities in delivering Local Energy Systems.
Scottish industry and energy sector members will be supported via LESSIN to:
Help build Local Energy Systems consortiums and attract investment for successful demonstration of commercial projects, at scale, in Scotland and internationally
Make connections within a dedicated online network collaboration space
Provide a greater understanding about the changes to future energy markets, local energy systems integration and energy transition to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions
Share industry challenges and identify opportunities
Help share your learning with the Local Energy Systems
Help collaborative ways of working across the industry and sectors
Provide direct SME business development support via 1:2:1 business development surgeries
What next?
SMEs are invited to sign up for LESSIN SME’s 1:2:1 Support via Energy Systems Catapult’s Energy Launchpad.
On 17th February 2021, the Local Energy Systems Scottish Industry Network (LESSIN) launch event. This provided an opportunity for attendees to hear from Scottish leaders in government, academia and industry on how this new network hopes to strengthen Local Energy Systems innovation and the sector.
First Engagement Wave Kick-off Event
On 18th May 2021, we hosted the first Local Energy Systems Scottish Industry Network (LESSIN) first engagement wave kick-off event. The event focussed on the main opportunities that Local Energy Systems in Scotland present and also dug into the digital integration challenge.
Hydrogen and Zero Emission Mobility Themes Kick-off Event
On 7th October 2021, Local Energy Systems Local Industry Network (LESSIN) kicked-off its next wave of engagement activity with a focus on Hydrogen and Zero Emission Mobility.
Attendees heard from Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Transport Scotland and other organisations shaping the integration of Hydrogen and Zero Emission Mobility in Local Energy Systems.
Partners and Funders
Energy Revolution Integration Service
Providing expert guidance and support to selected projects, as well as collaborative opportunities for shared learning.