New chairman for RenewableUK

RenewableUK has elected Andrew Jamieson, ScottishPower renewables regulation and markets director, as the new chairman of the UK's leading renewable energy trade association.

Maria McCaffery, RenewableUK's chief executive, said: "Andrew Jamieson is a hugely respected industry executive and a true champion of renewable energy. As Chairman of RenewableUK, Andrew will be an important advocate for the association, as well as someone who can bring to the table a wealth of practical experience on all the key issues concerning deployment."