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Judges' prize for Beatrice at green energy awards

The Scottish renewables industry capped off another year of innovation and progress as members came together for the Scottish Green Energy Awards.

Charities benefit from safety record at Nigg

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

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

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

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

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'

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

Ross-shire cruise trade could be hammered by 'tourist tax', business groups claim

The introduction of a tourist tax could leave Ross-shire's lucrative cruise liner business all at sea, it has been claimed.

UK contract for tidal turbine blades

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

Formerly 'worst ever' application comes back with more details

Get set for winter power cuts

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

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

Three more towheads due to arrive at Wick next week

Six towheads for the Equinor Snorre project have been delivered to Subsea 7's site at Wester, with a further three due to arrive at Wick next week.

Scale of offshore wind sector brought to light

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

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

Power train deal for Orbital

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

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VIEWPOINT: Survival of the fittest in oil and gas industry

Judges' prize for Beatrice at green energy awards

Judges' prize for Beatrice at green energy awards

Charities benefit from safety record at Nigg

Charities benefit from safety record at Nigg

Loch Ness hydro scheme fails to win council approval

Loch Ness hydro scheme fails to win council approval

Highlands and Islands groups get cash boost ahead of winter

Highlands and Islands groups get cash boost ahead of winter

116 times number of EVs on north roads

116 times number of EVs on north roads

VIEWPOINT: Keeping climate at the top of the agenda

VIEWPOINT: Keeping climate at the top of the agenda

Impact of energy conferences will be 'monumental'

Impact of energy conferences will be 'monumental'

Ross-shire cruise trade could be hammered by 'tourist tax', business groups claim