OREANDA-NEWS. Glasgow Science Centre has secured ?1.5m funding from organisations including SSE to deliver one of the most ambitious exhibitions ever mounted in the UK on the topic of energy use.

The Powering the Future exhibition will shine a spotlight on one of the biggest challenges facing modern society – the future of our energy supply.

Opening on Thursday 10 December, Powering the Future will help develop understanding and raise awareness of the science underpinning the critical issues related to future energy supply. Through a series of over 60 thought provoking interactive exhibits, the Centre will ask visitors how we can meet increasing energy demand reliably, at an acceptable economic and environmental cost. 

Exhibition content has been carefully considered to ensure a fun and engaging experience accessible for people of all ages. From feeling the force of wind in a hurricane booth, building a Lego hydroelectric power station, piloting an underwater ROV and generating power in a dance-off, visitors will learn about ways we can harness energy and recognise the benefits and limits of different sources. From how energy is generated to how it is transformed, stored and transmitted, visitors will discover what happens behind their power switch. 

Glasgow Science Centre gathered support from across the energy industry, united by a shared desire to engage with the public in the energy debate. Exhibition partners include SSE, which has contributed ?150,000, and it is the first time that all sectors of the energy industry, policy makers and government agencies have come together to present unbiased and apolitical information to highlight the challenges we face with future energy supply. 

Dr Stephen Breslin, Chief Executive of Glasgow Science Centre said: “The constant, steady availability of energy underpins our modern lives. To deliver a secure, affordable and cleaner energy future, society must engage with and understand the issues related to future energy supply. We also need to develop a skilled workforce that will play a pivotal role in finding solutions to these issues. 

“Powering the Future will help the public recognise the challenges we face with energy supply and the need for an energy mix. It will present information based on scientific evidence allowing visitors to develop their own informed opinion on our energy future. 

“The issue of power generation and use affects everyone and everyone has a role to play in creating a more sustainable society. Powering the Future will provide people with the tools to learn more about the industry, while inspiring a new wave of young people to consider their potential role in ensuring future generations have sustainable power sources.”

Michelle Hynd, SSE Director of Corporate Infrastructure and Development said: “We’re delighted to be supporting such an important exhibit at the Glasgow Science Centre. Not only SSE, but the energy industry as a whole recognises the value of recruiting future talent. We are confident that the ?4m investment we recently announced in our new visitor centre over Pitlochry Dam and the Glasgow Science Centre’s Powering the Future exhibit will help inspire future generations.”