The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open is rolling out an ambitious hydrogen and solar power programme at The Renaissance Club.
Two hydrogen power units (HPUs) will be on-site, with the main hydrogen compound located between the 1st and 15th holes and comprising two 250kWh HPUs with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System.
These HPUs will power the significant hospitality and merchandise store infrastructure on the 15th hole, including the big screens and the Genesis Public Lounge.
In addition, the entire broadcast compound will be powered by a HPU located by the 13th hole.
This is the seventh time the broadcast compound at a DP World Tour event has been powered entirely by green hydrogen.
The HPUs work by utilising green hydrogen, produced through renewable energy sources, to generate emission free electricity to power the surrounding area. These units produce zero CO2 or particulate emissions, with water the only by-product.
In addition to hydrogen, the tournament will also embrace solar power, which will be used to power the main stage and the merchandise shop in the Fan Village.
These sustainability initiatives form part of the DP World Tour’s Golf for Good programme, and more specifically its Green Drive initiative that is focusing on reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions and getting the Tour to net zero carbon.
Did you know?
The BMW PGA Championship in 2023 became the first ever sporting event around the world to have its television production powered entirely by green hydrogen.
