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North Sea deal leads to jobs boost for Global

North Sea deal leads to jobs boost for Global

North Sea deal leads to jobs boost for Global

10 November 2019

Additional jobs will be created by engineering specialist Global E&C following a new deal with independent North Sea developer EnQuest.


VIEWPOINT: Time to end the market ban on onshore wind

VIEWPOINT: Time to end the market ban on onshore wind

VIEWPOINT: Time to end the market ban on onshore wind

08 November 2019

Scottish Renewables' Claire Mack says 47 approved wind farms face losing permission due to UK government policy to block the technology from auction


Wind energy council plans eightfold increase in offshore output

Wind energy council plans eightfold increase in offshore output

Wind energy council plans eightfold increase in offshore output

07 November 2019

The new group has been set up to champion the growing sector and push local content and jobs in future projects.


Bigger turbines approved for wind farm extension

Bigger turbines approved for wind farm extension

Bigger turbines approved for wind farm extension

06 November 2019

A Scottish renewable energy developer could go ahead with a wind farm extension without subsidies after ministers agreed a change in planning consent.


£5m surge for power network in Moray

£5m surge for power network in Moray

£5m surge for power network in Moray

16 October 2019

The electricity network in Moray is set to be strengthened, with innovative and automated equipment to be installed across the region.


Scottish Water tapping into renewables in bid to cut carbon footprint

Scottish Water tapping into renewables in bid to cut carbon footprint

Scottish Water tapping into renewables in bid to cut carbon footprint

11 October 2019

Solar panels in Speyside and wind turbines in Orkney are helping Scottish Water reap the benefits of renewables at its sites across the country.


Shift towards local energy solutions 'vital' part of push to net-zero

Shift towards local energy solutions 'vital' part of push to net-zero

Shift towards local energy solutions 'vital' part of push to net-zero

11 October 2019

Views are being sought on plans to support the development of local energy systems that bring together energy production and use.


VIEWPOINT: Scotland can lead way in floating offshore wind

VIEWPOINT: Scotland can lead way in floating offshore wind

VIEWPOINT: Scotland can lead way in floating offshore wind

10 October 2019

Claire Mack, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, outlines a case for supporting this burgeoning global industry around our shores


First Minister announces £3bn fund to help hit net-zero targets

First Minister announces £3bn fund to help hit net-zero targets

First Minister announces £3bn fund to help hit net-zero targets

10 October 2019

A new investment fund will help organisations working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions pitch for cash to bring large-scale projects to fruition.


VIEWPOINT: Battle for power over our energy needs must be solved

VIEWPOINT: Battle for power over our energy needs must be solved

VIEWPOINT: Battle for power over our energy needs must be solved

08 October 2019

Rob Gibson argues that producers need a fair deal while the grid needs more resilience to operate with more renewables coming into play


Wind farm branches out to help tackle climate change in islands

Wind farm branches out to help tackle climate change in islands

Wind farm branches out to help tackle climate change in islands

07 October 2019

A community wind farm company in Lewis claims it is putting Westminster to shame – by planting 100,000 trees at a fraction of the cost.


VIEWPOINT: Oil and gas will play vital role in future energy mix

VIEWPOINT: Oil and gas will play vital role in future energy mix

VIEWPOINT: Oil and gas will play vital role in future energy mix

04 October 2019

Energy 'transition' is not an accurate description of plans to reduce carbon in power production, according to Andrew Bradshaw


Low-carbon heating solutions given £30m boost

Low-carbon heating solutions given £30m boost

Low-carbon heating solutions given £30m boost

03 October 2019

A major fund will help start the switch of all Scottish homes to renewable or low-carbon heating by 2045.


Island grid connections 'in doubt' after major wind farms overlooked

Island grid connections 'in doubt' after major wind farms overlooked

Island grid connections 'in doubt' after major wind farms overlooked

02 October 2019

The latest round of Contract for Difference energy awards signalled a blow for island interconnectors despite some onshore wind farms gaining consent.


Second chance for ocean energy technology developers to get test support

Second chance for ocean energy technology developers to get test support

Second chance for ocean energy technology developers to get test support

02 October 2019

A fresh call to marine energy developers has gone out as a number of companies were granted support from an EU-funded project.


VIEWPOINT: Housing improvements must learn from experience

VIEWPOINT: Housing improvements must learn from experience

VIEWPOINT: Housing improvements must learn from experience

27 September 2019

Martin Sherring, of the Pebble Trust, says concern over a lack of progress in sustainable and energy-efficient home improvements inspired a new guide


Hydrogen-powered planes to be tested in islands

Hydrogen-powered planes to be tested in islands

Hydrogen-powered planes to be tested in islands

24 September 2019

Zero-emission flight tests are set to take place in Orkney after more than £5 million was awarded to a hydrogen technology programme in the islands.


VIEWPOINT: Hydrogen offers great potential for off-grid communities

VIEWPOINT: Hydrogen offers great potential for off-grid communities

VIEWPOINT: Hydrogen offers great potential for off-grid communities

23 September 2019

Desislava Todorova of the Environmental Research Institute explains how they are planning to bring energy from green hydrogen to rural areas


Deal will help trust and credibility in marine sector

Deal will help trust and credibility in marine sector

Deal will help trust and credibility in marine sector

20 September 2019

An agreement which is expected to increase confidence in the marine energy sector has been signed.


Climate change protest calls for action

Climate change protest calls for action

Climate change protest calls for action

20 September 2019

PROTESTERS of all ages flocked to Inverness city centre to join a global protest to fight climate change.


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