Windfall tax on generators a ‘penalty’ on renewables pioneers, says expert
An offshore wind expert has labelled the UK Government’s new electricity generators windfall tax a “penalty” on early entrants into the renewables market.
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Government’s revenue cap blasted as ‘sticking plaster’ solution to ‘broken system’
The head of Scotland’s renewables trade body took aim at government proposals to cap revenues from clean energy generators in a bid to reduce the impact of high energy prices on consumers.
CfD support for 1.4GW offshore wind to offer ‘transformational’ benefits for Scottish communities
Developers secured support for nearly 7GW of offshore wind projects as part of the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, 1.4GW of which will be built in Scottish waters.
CfD results a ‘turning point’ for Scottish tidal power
Developers secured support for more than 35 megawatts (MW) of new Scottish tidal stream capacity in the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, in a move hailed as transformative for the sector.
1.6GW of Scottish wind and solar inbound following CfD success
Nearly 1.6GW of Scottish onshore wind and solar projects will receive backing under the latest clean energy procurement round, marking a promising return for the cheapest forms of new energy generation.
A ‘new era’ for offshore wind – industry reacts to ScotWind results
Scotland’s renewables industry has been reacting to the results of the much anticipated, £700 million ScotWind leasing round.
Floating wind needs to ‘replicate’ Aberdeen oil and gas skillset, says renewables chief
Experience working in “harsh marine environments” means Aberdeen’s oil and gas industry acts as a good template for floating offshore wind.
IPCC report ‘must sound a death knell’ for oil and gas, says UN head
An “alarming” new report setting out the impact of climate change on the planet should spell the end for oil and gas, according to a senior international figure.
Transmission charging system ‘entirely contrary’ to net zero, UK ministers told
UK Government ministers have been told that the current transmission charging system is “entirely contrary” to the net zero agenda.
New figures show renewable energy supports 23,000 jobs in Scotland
Renewable energy now supports around 23,000 jobs in Scotland, with economic output of £5.2billion a year, according to a new report.
Threshold for ScotWind bids increased ten-fold after Big Oil splashes cash
Scotland has given a ten-fold increase to maximum bids for its offshore wind auction, ScotWind, after Big Oil flexed its financial muscles last month.
While Scotland is windy, not everything blows our way
The past decade has been a tough one for Scotland’s offshore wind sector.
Further ScotWind delay would have ‘damaging consequences’, Scottish Renewables warns
A further delay to the ScotWind leasing round risks the loss of billions of pounds of investment, a leading trade body has warned.
Scottish Renewables announces new chairman
Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of Adam Morrison as its new chairman.
Renewables industry recognised at virtual Scottish Green Energy Awards
A project helping to alleviate fuel poverty in Orkney and a wildlife reserve in the Highlands were among the winners at Scottish Renewable’s flagship award ceremony.
Leading industry body calls for Ofgem to ‘deliver, not delay, net zero’
Ofgem must help “deliver, not delay, net zero” in its final price control determinations, a leading industry body has warned.
Scottish Government announces £100m Green Jobs Fund
The Scottish Government has unveiled a £100million Green Jobs Fund as the country aims to make a low-carbon recovery from Covid-19.
Three-quarters of Scots oil workers considering retraining, claims Scottish Renewables
More than three-quarters of Scots oil workers are considering retraining for the energy transition, according to a new claim from Scottish Renewables.
Around 1,500 jobs created with every gigawatt of clean energy installed in Scotland, trade body claims
Around 1,500 jobs are created with every gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy built in Scotland, according to a new figures.
‘We want to hear a Scottish voice’ on every overseas renewables project, trade body chief says
A future vision for exporting energy sector talent would “hear a Scottish voice” on every overseas renewables project, according to a trade body boss.
Foundation Scotland ‘in conversation’ with wind farm funds over Covid-19 relief
A Scottish administrator has said it is “in conversation” with a number of wind farm funds about providing coronavirus relief.
Offshore wind jobs boom branded ‘pipe dream’ after Scot Gov supplies estimated figures
A predicted boom in North Sea offshore wind jobs has been branded “a pipe dream” by union bosses after the Scottish Government admitted that it only uses “estimates” of current employment figures in the sector.
Further jobs to go at BiFab as speculation mounts of delay to NnG project
Further jobs are set to go at Fife-based manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) as it emerged that a potential life-saving wind farm contract for the firm could be delayed.
Scotland beginning to take ‘rightful place’ as renewable energy powerhouse
25% of Europe’s tides, 10% of its waves and 25% of its tidal power – the figures are staggering.
Energy trade body looks to influence new UK Gov with ‘must commit to’ manifesto
A new green energy manifesto released by a Scottish trade body has put a range of measures before the next UK Government in an effort to boost renewable energy development.