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Energy giant's £2.7m gift will help in the Highlands and Islands' recovery from Covid-19

Energy giant's £2.7m gift will help in the Highlands and Islands' recovery from Covid-19

Energy giant's £2.7m gift will help in the Highlands and Islands' recovery from Covid-19

10 September 2020

Energy firm provides £2.7 million to communities in the Highlands and Islands when they need it most


Inquiry into proposed £625 million Loch Ness hydro scheme ends

Inquiry into proposed £625 million Loch Ness hydro scheme ends

Inquiry into proposed £625 million Loch Ness hydro scheme ends

05 September 2020

Developers say it is worth around £400 million to the local economy but there were concerns about the visual impact on the top tourist attraction


Offshore energy projects are being offered free use of world leading Orkney test sites

Offshore energy projects are being offered free use of world leading Orkney test sites

Offshore energy projects are being offered free use of world leading Orkney test sites

02 September 2020

International energy project MaRINET2 is offering a final chance to test devices free at EMEC's pioneering Orkney research sites.


Scottish Government's green jobs promise must be backed by action

Scottish Government's green jobs promise must be backed by action

Scottish Government's green jobs promise must be backed by action

02 September 2020

A Scottish Government pledge to invest £125 million in green jobs has been hailed as a significant step for Scotland's renewable energy sector


Online event outlines supply chain opportunities for the Moray West wind farm

Online event outlines supply chain opportunities for the Moray West wind farm

Online event outlines supply chain opportunities for the Moray West wind farm

01 September 2020

Potential partners were given an online insight into how they can get involved with the 85 turbine Moray West wind farm development.


Study finds 80% of oil workers are considering the career impacts of climate change

Study finds 80% of oil workers are considering the career impacts of climate change

Study finds 80% of oil workers are considering the career impacts of climate change

25 August 2020

New study shows Scots oil and gas workers are considering new roles in the renewable energy industry


A major upgrade of north-west Highland power lines will help prevent future black-outs

A major upgrade of north-west Highland power lines will help prevent future black-outs

A major upgrade of north-west Highland power lines will help prevent future black-outs

24 August 2020

Electricity customers in the north-west Highlands can look forward to an improved service thanks to a £350,000 investment


Orkney land works begin in £30m electricity cable replacement scheme in Pentland Firth

Orkney land works begin in £30m electricity cable replacement scheme in Pentland Firth

Orkney land works begin in £30m electricity cable replacement scheme in Pentland Firth

24 August 2020

Work is progressing well on a £30m programme to replace one of the two submarine electricity distribution cables connecting Orkney to Caithness.


Orkney's pioneering marine energy research station is the first to receive new accreditation as an ocean testing centre.

Orkney's pioneering marine energy research station is the first to receive new accreditation as an ocean testing centre.

Orkney's pioneering marine energy research station is the first to receive new accreditation as an ocean testing centre.

21 August 2020

Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre has been awarded the highest international designation for marine energy test laboratories.


Orkney tidal turbine research programme comes to a close

Orkney tidal turbine research programme comes to a close

Orkney tidal turbine research programme comes to a close

12 August 2020

A PIONEERING tidal energy study in the sea off Orkney has come to a close with the decommissioning of its prototype turbine.


An online conference on renewable power will have a special focus on its post-coronavirus recovery

An online conference on renewable power will have a special focus on its post-coronavirus recovery

An online conference on renewable power will have a special focus on its post-coronavirus recovery

10 August 2020

Scottish Renewables’ online conference will have a special focus on how green energy can help the economy recovery from Covid-19


Investment continues to pay off for Kishorn with new North Sea contract.

Investment continues to pay off for Kishorn with new North Sea contract.

Investment continues to pay off for Kishorn with new North Sea contract.

06 August 2020

Kishorn Port in Wester Ross has secured another major energy sector contract


Hydrogen bus pioneer welcomes Scottish Government's commitment to green energy

Hydrogen bus pioneer welcomes Scottish Government's commitment to green energy

Hydrogen bus pioneer welcomes Scottish Government's commitment to green energy

05 August 2020

Scotland's leading stance on hydrogen power will pay off in the creation of new jobs, according to a leading figure in the sector.


Cromarty Firth Free Trade Zone bid launched

Cromarty Firth Free Trade Zone bid launched

Cromarty Firth Free Trade Zone bid launched

04 August 2020

Ambitious plans to create a Free Trade Zone in the Cromarty Firth could secure jobs for the next 50 years.


Contracts deal will allow work to begin on new Shetland high voltage link

Contracts deal will allow work to begin on new Shetland high voltage link

Contracts deal will allow work to begin on new Shetland high voltage link

03 August 2020

Work set to begin this month on Shetland-mainland high voltage transmission link


2000 homes and businesses in the Highlands will enjoy an improved power supply this winter

2000 homes and businesses in the Highlands will enjoy an improved power supply this winter

2000 homes and businesses in the Highlands will enjoy an improved power supply this winter

31 July 2020

Homes and businesses in the north-west Highlands will receive an upgrade to their power supplies ahead of winter


Inverness firm eyes up international markets with new acquisition

Inverness firm eyes up international markets with new acquisition

Inverness firm eyes up international markets with new acquisition

30 July 2020

A company based in the Highlands is extending its international reach with the takeover of a global specialist marine engineering business.


Highland areas gain from green energy projects

Highland areas gain from green energy projects

Highland areas gain from green energy projects

29 July 2020

Renewables’ contribution to rural Scotland is highlighted in a new report


Industry urged to nominate now for the Scottish Green Energy Awards

Industry urged to nominate now for the Scottish Green Energy Awards

Industry urged to nominate now for the Scottish Green Energy Awards

28 July 2020

UK’s largest renewable energy awards will go ahead in a hybrid format in November


Viewpoint: Green hydrogen brings benefits to rural communities

Viewpoint: Green hydrogen brings benefits to rural communities

Viewpoint: Green hydrogen brings benefits to rural communities

24 July 2020

Online event hosted by UHI hears about how hydrogen technologies can help harness excess energy in remote and rural communities


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