Towards the end of this year, a final investment decision is due to be taken on the NorthConnect project which by 2024 would import surplus hydro electricity from the Hardanger region of Norway into Scotland, at Boddam, via a 400-mile interconnector.
Hundreds of thousands of people will need to be recruited into the energy sector to reach the goal to cut emissions to net zero by 2050, a report for National Grid shows.
Experts have made a rare sighting of a swordfish at what will become the largest wind farm in Scotland.
The Highlands and Islands should capitalise on the “buzz” surrounding Scotland’s growing floating offshore wind sector, according to the region’s energy development chief.
The Scottish Government has announced it is set to introduce a multi-million plan to ensure all new homes use renewable energy from 2024.
Thousands of people could be without gas for days in central Scotland due to a mains failure.
At least £1 billion of North Sea revenues should be set aside to help areas heavily dependent on oil and gas make the switch to a greener economy, Nicola Sturgeon has argued.
From November 11-14, the eyes of the global energy industry will be firmly fixed on the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (Adipec).
Renewable energy consultancy K2 Management has revealed it will look to move into UK renewable energy development, which will include a big focus on Scottish projects.
New figures show support services for the oil and gas industry are leading Scotland's marine economy.
Opposition parties have called on the Scottish Government to promise an outright ban on fracking.
Almost 13,000 students are studying courses related to renewable energy at Scotland's universities and colleges as the country "upskills" to tackle climate change, according to new research.
A new £30 million fund for low-carbon heating infrastructure is now open for projects to make applications.
Scotland had a £12.6bn deficit last year despite more than £1.4billion in North Sea receipts, according to new tax and spending figures.
In the week or so before I sat down at my desk to write this column, four important and potentially linked events took place.
Hypothermia, falls from height and electrocution are among the injuries caused to Scotland’s windfarm workers over the last five years, according to new figures.
The boss of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has commended Scotland on its efforts to transition to cleaner energy, but added that "all types of energy will be needed".
The number of projects involving foreign firms investing in Scotland fell by almost one-fifth last year, a new report has revealed.
Operators of the Beatrice offshore windfarm say it has produced the highest amount of energy from any single renewables source in Scotland to date.
More than 70 countries across the world are benefiting from Scotland's knowledge of renewable energy, a survey suggests.
Work has been completed at the largest offshore windfarm in Scotland.
A proposed new law to bring in tougher climate change targets in Scotland faces its first hurdle at Holyrood amid calls for more urgent action.
The generation of renewable electricity in Scotland reached record levels last year, according to official statistics.
The Scottish Green Party will urge the Scottish Parliament to declare a "climate emergency" in a debate at Holyrood.
Electricity from renewable energy is essential for modern living and mitigating climate change, but here in the north, our people are getting a very poor deal.
