£1.5M power exhibition opens at Glasgow Science Centre
"Powering the Future"uses 60 exhibits to demonstrate how to create energy
A new £1.5 million power exhibition is opening at the Glasgow Science Centre.
The expo looks at the future of our energy supply and is expected to welcome more than 1.8 million visitors during its five-year life span.
Through a series of 60 xhibits visitors will be encouraged to consider how we can meet increasing energy demand reliably, at an acceptable economic and environmental cost.
Glasgow Science Centre has gathered support from all sectors of the energy industry, policy makers and government agencies to create this interactive exhibition.
Dr Stephen Breslin, chief executive of Glasgow Science Centre said: “As the world’s leaders meet in Paris to discuss Climate Change, we are launching Powering the Future – an exhibition that brings to life how relevant this global event is to each individual.
“Scotland is already demonstrating how renewable energy generation will play a vital role in our future power generation mix and this exhibition will help raise awareness of the energy challenges we are facing, the science behind power generation and the role that we all have in creating a sustainable energy future.
“The Powering The Future exhibition has taken years of planning and we are really excited that the time has come for us to open the exhibition to our visitors.
“It is one of the most ambitious exhibitions of its type ever staged in the UK and will help the public recognise the challenges we face with energy supply and the need for an energy mix.
Launching the new exhibition, Fergus Ewing, Minister for Business, Energy & Tourism said; “Powering The Future highlights the issues that affect each and every one of us, young and old, and this exhibition helps to make science accessible and fun. We need to inspire our next generation of scientists and engineers who will contribute to finding long-term solutions to our energy needs as we change the way we produce and use our energy.”
John McDonald, Managing Director of OPITO, added: “Inspiring young people to develop an interest in the energy sector is critical if we are to create a pipeline of talent for years to come.
“The oil and gas industry is a major contributor to the UK economy, so it is vital that we help inform, inspire and educate future generations about the career opportunities it presents. The Powering The Future exhibition will open up the oil and gas industry to a whole new audience and give young people a deeper understanding of the diverse range of roles the sector encompasses.”
Andrew Hunt, CEO of Doosan Babcock, said: “As the energy mix becomes increasingly diverse and the shift to low-carbon and decentralised sources of energy gathers pace, it is important for us to translate the complexities of energy engineering and technology in a way that is tangible and interesting to the public. Powering the Future provides a great platform for this, helping us engage communities with the pioneering progress of the energy sector and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.”