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Wind farm extension offers supply chain opportunities

Businesses and suppliers around the Highlands are being invited to learn more about opportunities to get involved in a new wind development.

Fight over 46-turbine wind farm near Glen Affric

Proposals to build a 46-turbine wind farm near Tomich have been attacked by locals who fear it could damage tourism.

Working together will keep us on target

Category at Highlands and Islands Renewables Energy Awards focuses on collaboration in the fight against climate change

Global wind energy firm latest to set up a base at Inverness Airport Business Park

Leading renewable energy firm ENERCON has moved into a purpose-built, 10,000 square foot site at Inverness Airport Business Park (IAPB).

Council 'can still avoid inquiry' over hydro plans

A renewables developer has re-iterated its call for Highland Council to avoid a costly public local inquiry over a proposed hydro scheme on Loch Ness.

Thurso-based scientist awarded £986,000 for Flow Country research programme

Thurso-based scientist Dr Roxane Andersen has been awarded £986,000 to undertake a major new research programme into the Flow Country peatlands.

Renewables body makes Hay while the wind blows

An Inverness man who was an early advocate of the potential of marine energy has been returned to the board of Scottish Renewables.

Battery storage plant for Glen Affric gateway village

The company behind a controversial new hydro scheme on the banks of Loch Ness has proposed a separate battery storage facility near Glen Affric.

Prototype will put wave power to use under the surface

A wave power device due to be tested in Orkney later this year will be used to power underwater vehicles as part of an innovative field trial.

Supply chain a vital link in energy sector

Chance for supply chain or service companies to enter this category in the 2020 Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards.

Putting net-zero in focus ahead of COP26

A duo of conference events being held in Glasgow in the run-up to the UN Climate Change Conference will focus on the pathway to net-zero.

New chairman and two board members appointed at Port of Cromarty Firth

A NEW chairman and two new board members have been appointed at the Port of Cromarty Firth.

VIEWPOINT: Development needs to be balanced with environment in our oceans

Debate must be had in Scotland's year of coasts and waters on the environmental impact of a complex network of marine development, argues Rob Gibson

Deal puts wave sector on course for success

A global wave energy company is coming to Scotland in a bid to reduce costs associated with developing the pioneering technology.

Integrated energy scheme to keep renewable power on islands

A project aiming to combine electricity, transport and heat networks in Orkney will soon be offering low-cost energy products to islanders.

Community energy allows people to invest in the future

For many communities across the Highlands and Islands, renewable energy provides an opportunity for investment and regeneration.

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Wind farm extension offers supply chain opportunities

Wind farm extension offers supply chain opportunities

Fight over 46-turbine wind farm near Glen Affric

Fight over 46-turbine wind farm near Glen Affric

Working together will keep us on target

Working together will keep us on target

Global wind energy firm latest to set up a base at Inverness Airport Business Park

Global wind energy firm latest to set up a base at Inverness Airport Business Park

Council 'can still avoid inquiry' over hydro plans

Council 'can still avoid inquiry' over hydro plans

Thurso-based scientist awarded £986,000 for Flow Country research programme

Thurso-based scientist awarded £986,000 for Flow Country research programme

Renewables body makes Hay while the wind blows

Renewables body makes Hay while the wind blows

Battery storage plant for Glen Affric gateway village

Battery storage plant for Glen Affric gateway village

Prototype will put wave power to use under the surface

Prototype will put wave power to use under the surface

Supply chain a vital link in energy sector

Supply chain a vital link in energy sector

Putting net-zero in focus ahead of COP26

Putting net-zero in focus ahead of COP26

New chairman and two board members appointed at Port of Cromarty Firth

New chairman and two board members appointed at Port of Cromarty Firth

VIEWPOINT: Development needs to be balanced with environment in our oceans

VIEWPOINT: Development needs to be balanced with environment in our oceans

Deal puts wave sector on course for success

Deal puts wave sector on course for success

Integrated energy scheme to keep renewable power on islands

Integrated energy scheme to keep renewable power on islands

Community energy allows people to invest in the future

Community energy allows people to invest in the future

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