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

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

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

‘Worst ever’ planning application rejected

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

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

Three million pound award for Scrabster harbour is hailed as 'tremendous news'

The award of £3 million towards a major redevelopment project at Scrabster harbour was described as "tremendous news".

Island wind farms could power hydrogen ferries on west coast

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

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'

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

Prince Charles hails offshore wind farm as 'remarkable engineering feat'

A royal occasion for the official opening of the Beatrice offshore wind farm in Wick.

Green energy awards to put focus on future of renewables

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

£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

As the Beatrice offshore wind farm had its royal opening in Wick today, SSE Renewables promised that the benefits will be felt for decades to come.

Forres firm to expand workforce

A Forres-based solar energy manufacturer is to create new jobs after securing investment cash

Hanging baskets given a lift by electricity network staff

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

Safe arrival of last four containers built by JGC

The four remaining containers constructed by Caithness firm JGC for the £2.6bn Moray East offshore wind farm have been transported to Belgium.

Beatrice wind farm brings billions to the UK

The development, construction and 25-year lifetime operation of the Beatrice wind farm is expected to generate £2.4bn of value for the UK economy.

Prince to visit new Beatrice offices at Wick

Prince Charles will be in Caithness next week to mark the official opening of the Beatrice offshore wind farm.

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

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

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

Offshore conference to look at climate change and technology

Offshore conference to look at climate change and technology

‘Worst ever’ planning application rejected

‘Worst ever’ planning application rejected

VIEWPOINT: Skills can be harnessed – just like the tides

VIEWPOINT: Skills can be harnessed – just like the tides

Three million pound award for Scrabster harbour is hailed as 'tremendous news'

Three million pound award for Scrabster harbour is hailed as 'tremendous news'

Island wind farms could power hydrogen ferries on west coast

Island wind farms could power hydrogen ferries on west coast

Developers given details of next offshore wind leasing round

Developers given details of next offshore wind leasing round

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

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

Prince Charles hails offshore wind farm as 'remarkable engineering feat'

Prince Charles hails offshore wind farm as 'remarkable engineering feat'

Green energy awards to put focus on future of renewables

Green energy awards to put focus on future of renewables

£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

Forres firm to expand workforce

Forres firm to expand workforce

Hanging baskets given a lift by electricity network staff

Hanging baskets given a lift by electricity network staff

Safe arrival of last four containers built by JGC

Safe arrival of last four containers built by JGC

Beatrice wind farm brings billions to the UK

Beatrice wind farm brings billions to the UK

Prince to visit new Beatrice offices at Wick

Prince to visit new Beatrice offices at Wick

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