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Charities benefit from safety record at Nigg

Charities benefit from safety record at Nigg

Charities benefit from safety record at Nigg

06 December 2019

Three Highland charities are already benefitting from a safety initiative on a massive project to transform a giant oil rig.


Loch Ness hydro scheme fails to win council approval

Loch Ness hydro scheme fails to win council approval

Loch Ness hydro scheme fails to win council approval

04 December 2019

Highland Council has insisted that a massive hydro-electric scheme planned for the banks of Loch Ness must go to a public local inquiry.


Highlands and Islands groups get cash boost ahead of winter

Highlands and Islands groups get cash boost ahead of winter

Highlands and Islands groups get cash boost ahead of winter

04 December 2019

A range of community organisations have received funding to help people in the Highlands and Islands be more resilient this winter.


116 times number of EVs on north roads

116 times number of EVs on north roads

116 times number of EVs on north roads

03 December 2019

A huge rise in the number of electric cars on the roads of the Highlands and Islands has been predicted in a new study.


VIEWPOINT: Keeping climate at the top of the agenda

VIEWPOINT: Keeping climate at the top of the agenda

VIEWPOINT: Keeping climate at the top of the agenda

02 December 2019

With fewer than 10 days until the general election on December 12, Rob Gibson looks at how the parties plan to tackle climate change


Impact of energy conferences will be 'monumental'

Impact of energy conferences will be 'monumental'

Impact of energy conferences will be 'monumental'

02 December 2019

The UK's largest renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference has a new person at the helm.


UK contract for tidal turbine blades

UK contract for tidal turbine blades

UK contract for tidal turbine blades

29 November 2019

Blades for a leading tidal turbine due to be tested in Orkney will be built in the UK, after the pioneering company awarded its latest contract.


Highland Council to consider Loch Ness hydro scheme again

Highland Council to consider Loch Ness hydro scheme again

Highland Council to consider Loch Ness hydro scheme again

29 November 2019

Formerly 'worst ever' application comes back with more details


Get set for winter power cuts

Get set for winter power cuts

Get set for winter power cuts

29 November 2019

Electricity customers in the north of Scotland are being urged to prepare for possible disruption to energy supplies during the winter.


That's snow business! Biofuel to be used to power Cairngorm snow-making equipment

That's snow business! Biofuel to be used to power Cairngorm snow-making equipment

That's snow business! Biofuel to be used to power Cairngorm snow-making equipment

28 November 2019

Snow making, road clearing and other diesel-fuelled machinery at Cairngorm Mountain is set to be powered by biofuel in the new year.


Scale of offshore wind sector brought to light

Scale of offshore wind sector brought to light

Scale of offshore wind sector brought to light

20 November 2019

Businesses working in Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain are highlighted in a new report published to mark Offshore Wind Week.


Grid connection help for home owners and community projects

Grid connection help for home owners and community projects

Grid connection help for home owners and community projects

20 November 2019

Support for small-scale projects looking to connect into the electricity network is being offered.


Power train deal for Orbital

Power train deal for Orbital

Power train deal for Orbital

18 November 2019

A landmark contract has been signed to supply the power train for the world's most powerful tidal turbine.


Plea to tackle fossil fuel heating before it's too late

Plea to tackle fossil fuel heating before it's too late

Plea to tackle fossil fuel heating before it's too late

15 November 2019

A new report is calling for a huge increase in public spending to move our homes away from a reliance on fossil fuel heating.


Public can have say on undergrounding Cairngorms power lines

Public can have say on undergrounding Cairngorms power lines

Public can have say on undergrounding Cairngorms power lines

15 November 2019

Residents, business owners and visitors are being invited to nominate sections of power lines around Ballater that could be moved underground.


VIEWPOINT: Faster action can give offshore wind the edge

VIEWPOINT: Faster action can give offshore wind the edge

VIEWPOINT: Faster action can give offshore wind the edge

14 November 2019

Rob Gibson calls for a more open approach to energy contracts after Scotland loses out in terms of offshore wind development


Orkney tidal specialists to set up Japanese energy demo

Orkney tidal specialists to set up Japanese energy demo

Orkney tidal specialists to set up Japanese energy demo

13 November 2019

Orkney-based offshore marine energy construction specialist Green Marine is exporting its skills to Japan as part of a tidal energy project.


Hydro developer tries to allay fears over 400MW Loch Ness scheme

Hydro developer tries to allay fears over 400MW Loch Ness scheme

Hydro developer tries to allay fears over 400MW Loch Ness scheme

12 November 2019

The company behind the plans provides updated information and argues that criticism of its initial application with Highland Council was unfair.


Call for ambitious approach to heat networks

Call for ambitious approach to heat networks

Call for ambitious approach to heat networks

12 November 2019

Industry body wants to see existing technology deployed across Scotland's cities to help tackle climate emergency.


VIEWPOINT: How will the electric vehicle revolution impact the Highlands?

VIEWPOINT: How will the electric vehicle revolution impact the Highlands?

VIEWPOINT: How will the electric vehicle revolution impact the Highlands?

11 November 2019

Andrew Bradshaw considers the inevitable move towards electric transportation and the repercussions on our society, particularly in rural areas


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