Scotland's reliance on the UK Government for support in driving the promised clean power boom was highlighted, with SNP ministers noting the limited economic benefits from renewables developments. Flagship projects in Scotland, including the Whitelee project in Lanarkshire and a scheme in the Cromarty Firth, have been selected to receive backing under a scheme to encourage investment in hydrogen production plants. The initiative aims to increase green hydrogen production by securing revenue support for firms. ScottishPower plans to develop a hydrogen production facility at Whitelee using output from wind farms, while the Cromarty project intends to produce green hydrogen for whisky distilleries using energy from wind farms. The projects align with the UK's goal of transitioning to a low carbon economy. The SNP Government's Hydrogen Action Plan recognizes the importance of developing hydrogen hubs in northern Scotland to meet industrial and transport demand. The initiatives aim to boost economic clusters and create jobs in the green energy sector. Although the SNP Government faces criticism for the slow progress in delivering green jobs, the focus on hydrogen in the Green Industrial Strategy is seen as a positive step. The community benefits associated with renewable energy developments, including revenue sharing with local communities, aim to address criticisms about the economic impact of windfarm developments. The increase in just transition allocation in the 2025-26 Budget and the consultation on community benefits show a continued commitment to green energy development in Scotland.