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£5m surge for power network in Moray

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

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

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

Hundreds could get better broadband from wind farm technology

At least 242 homes in Caithness and Sutherland could receive improved broadband using technology installed at a proposed wind farm.

Port to take over jetty at Nigg's former oil terminal

The transfer of a jetty at the Nigg yard could lead to a jobs boost for the region, according to its new owners.

VIEWPOINT: Scotland can lead way in floating offshore wind

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

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

Wind farm branches out to help tackle climate change in islands

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: Battle for power over our energy needs must be solved

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

Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

Scrabster harbour is on the crest of a wave after a fifth record-breaking trading year in a row.

MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

Simec Atlantis Energy's results show that the pioneering MeyGen project exported more than 21 GWh of electricity to the national grid.

Low-carbon heating solutions given £30m boost

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public meeting in Wick over subsea link to Shetland

A public meeting is to be staged in Wick as part of the consultation into the proposed transmission subsea link to Shetland.

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£5m surge for power network in Moray

£5m surge for power network in Moray

Scottish Water tapping into renewables in bid to cut carbon footprint

Scottish Water tapping into renewables in bid to cut carbon footprint

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

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

Hundreds could get better broadband from wind farm technology

Hundreds could get better broadband from wind farm technology

Port to take over jetty at Nigg's former oil terminal

Port to take over jetty at Nigg's former oil terminal

VIEWPOINT: Scotland can lead way in floating offshore wind

VIEWPOINT: Scotland can lead way in floating offshore wind

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

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

Wind farm branches out to help tackle climate change in islands

Wind farm branches out to help tackle climate change in islands

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

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

Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

Low-carbon heating solutions given £30m boost

Low-carbon heating solutions given £30m boost

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

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

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

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

Second chance for ocean energy technology developers to get test support

Second chance for ocean energy technology developers to get test support

Public meeting in Wick over subsea link to Shetland

Public meeting in Wick over subsea link to Shetland

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