Energy North

Claire Mack, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, says decarbonising heat provides another great opportunity for Scotland's environment and economy

With onshore wind alone accounting for 70 per cent of Scotland's renewable energy output, a new onshore renewables project prize is up for grabs.

Former north MSP Rob Gibson wonders how a new Tory government in Westminster will make the shift towards a genuine green energy policy

The Scottish Government is being urged to focus on delivering an inclusive, net-zero carbon economy in its future infrastructure strategy.

Dodgy dealers are illegally tapping into the electricity network to gain free power, make extra connections and even run cannabis farms.

A LEADING energy firm has conceded its core market of oil and gas is under increased pressure from the public due to climate change.

Developers of offshore wind will have to make commitments to use Scottish businesses in the supply chain if they are to win future site leases.

From major projects to pioneering technologies, John Davidson looks back at just some of the big stories covered in Energy North during 2019

Giganet is offering three months free broadband to cities across Scotland, and will plant a tree for every new customer.

Elain MacRae, head of energy strategy at Highlands and Islands Enterprise, reflects on a year of achievement in the region’s energy sector

THE call is out for businesses and individuals involved in the north’s pioneering renewable energy sector to share the stories of their success.

Andrew Bradshaw, head of energy insight at Fifth Ring, looks back at the high drama of 2019 - a year which saw protests and net-zero targets set

The Scottish Government is being asked to double its budget to help make homes more energy efficient.

Sites with the potential for offshore energy development have been identified around Scotland's coasts as part of Scottish Government consultations.

Renewable energy will play a key role in future oil and gas activities, writes Gavin MacKay of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)

A deal has been struck to provide a hydrogen refuelling vehicle to help power the first zero-emission flights from Orkney.

Clare MacDowell of the Environmental Research Institute in Thurso looks at research taking place into the interplay of forces in the Pentland Firth

Fabrice Leveque, senior policy manager at Scottish Renewables, says government, industry and supply chain must come together to harness offshore wind

Andrew Bradshaw points to Charles Darwin's use of the famous phrase, where the survivors will be those best able to adapt to the current conditions

The Scottish renewables industry capped off another year of innovation and progress as members came together for the Scottish Green Energy Awards.