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Offshore wind supply chain firms to gather in Inverness

Offshore wind supply chain firms to gather in Inverness

Offshore wind supply chain firms to gather in Inverness

20 August 2019

REPRESENTATIVES from more than 100 supply chain companies are set to gather in Inverness tomorrow to hear about opportunities in offshore wind.


Inverness conference will hear plea for wave and tidal energy support

Inverness conference will hear plea for wave and tidal energy support

Inverness conference will hear plea for wave and tidal energy support

19 August 2019

HOW Scotland can hang on to its global lead in tide and wave power technology will be a key topic of conversation at this year's Marine Conference.


VIEWPOINT: Oil and gas industry has changed – for the better

VIEWPOINT: Oil and gas industry has changed – for the better

VIEWPOINT: Oil and gas industry has changed – for the better

16 August 2019

As the 2019 Offshore Europe conference approaches, Andrew Bradshaw looks at the changing role of trade shows, as well as the industry at large


VIEWPOINT: Putting the heat on over switch to low-carbon technologies

VIEWPOINT: Putting the heat on over switch to low-carbon technologies

VIEWPOINT: Putting the heat on over switch to low-carbon technologies

14 August 2019

Nick Sharpe, Scottish Renewables' director of communications, says government must work closely with industry to meet ambitious energy targets in heat


Offshore conference to look at climate change and technology

Offshore conference to look at climate change and technology

Offshore conference to look at climate change and technology

13 August 2019

Leaders and innovators from across the energy mix will unite at SPE Offshore Europe 2019 in Aberdeen.


‘Worst ever’ planning application rejected

‘Worst ever’ planning application rejected

‘Worst ever’ planning application rejected

10 August 2019

A PROPOSAL for a new hydro scheme above Loch Ness has been rejected by Highland Council as “the worst planning application” it has encountered.


VIEWPOINT: Skills can be harnessed – just like the tides

VIEWPOINT: Skills can be harnessed – just like the tides

VIEWPOINT: Skills can be harnessed – just like the tides

08 August 2019

Rob Gibson suggests that the future energy mix gives the Highlands and Islands a prime opportunity to become an energy hub in its own right


Island wind farms could power hydrogen ferries on west coast

Island wind farms could power hydrogen ferries on west coast

Island wind farms could power hydrogen ferries on west coast

01 August 2019

A study in the Western Isles is investigating the possibility of using locally-produced green hydrogen to fuel local ferry routes.


Developers given details of next offshore wind leasing round

Developers given details of next offshore wind leasing round

Developers given details of next offshore wind leasing round

31 July 2019

Offshore wind developers are able to begin preparations for future farms as Crown Estate Scotland released details of its forthcoming leasing round.


Connection systems for wave devices 'could come from other industries'

Connection systems for wave devices 'could come from other industries'

Connection systems for wave devices 'could come from other industries'

31 July 2019

Wave energy experts are looking to other industries to find an innovative solution to connect pioneering power converters to the electricity network.


Green energy awards to put focus on future of renewables

Green energy awards to put focus on future of renewables

Green energy awards to put focus on future of renewables

30 July 2019

Renewable energy companies are being urged to enter a national awards celebrating the achievements of the industry and its role in the future.


Hanging baskets given a lift by electricity network staff

Hanging baskets given a lift by electricity network staff

Hanging baskets given a lift by electricity network staff

30 July 2019

Employees from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks gave Elgin a helping hand by hanging up summer flowering baskets in the cathedral city.


Platform puts Lerwick port on course for decommissioning excellence

Platform puts Lerwick port on course for decommissioning excellence

Platform puts Lerwick port on course for decommissioning excellence

16 July 2019

A former North Sea gas platform is being decommissioned in Shetland after arriving at Dales Voe this week.


Beat the heat before the weather turns

Beat the heat before the weather turns

Beat the heat before the weather turns

16 July 2019

People in the Highlands and Islands struggling with their energy bills are being urged to find out if they could qualify for free heating systems.


Site works get under way on giant island wind farm

Site works get under way on giant island wind farm

Site works get under way on giant island wind farm

10 July 2019

Ground works are due to begin on a proposed 103-turbine wind farm in Shetland.


Radar research to give 3D view of sea birds' behaviour

Radar research to give 3D view of sea birds' behaviour

Radar research to give 3D view of sea birds' behaviour

05 July 2019

3D radar technology is being used to study the behaviour of sea birds around an offshore wind farm in the north-east.


Bid to wave goodbye to complex consents process

Bid to wave goodbye to complex consents process

Bid to wave goodbye to complex consents process

02 July 2019

A leading marine energy test centre is hoping to streamline the process to test larger capacity devices at one of its sites.


Prize will pay fuel bills for a year

Prize will pay fuel bills for a year

Prize will pay fuel bills for a year

02 July 2019

A delighted Nairn woman has won the equivalent of a year's worth of energy bills after entering an online competition.


Renewables power ahead with new record production

Renewables power ahead with new record production

Renewables power ahead with new record production

01 July 2019

Record levels of electricity generation from renewable sources in Scotland have been welcomed.


Net-zero network needs £2.2bn surge, says operator

Net-zero network needs £2.2bn surge, says operator

Net-zero network needs £2.2bn surge, says operator

01 July 2019

The electricity network operator in the north of Scotland says it needs to invest at least £2.2 billion to meet the growing demand from renewables.


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