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NSTA revamps Pathfinder portal to include lucrative offshore wind contracts
Scottish Renewables and RenewableUK will now encourage members to join a supply chain programme initially founded to serve the oil and gas industry.
Scottish renewables supply chain struggles due to slow consenting process
Policy uncertainty and consenting dithering are impacting Scottish renewables suppliers as they look to capitalise on the energy transition.
Transmission charging adds £1bn to Scottish offshore wind farm costs
Transmission charging is making Scottish offshore wind farms £1 billion more expensive than their English counterpart.
Scottish suppliers not able to compete for renewables work due to policy
More than half of respondents to Scottish Renewables’ supply chain report said that domestic market conditions are making it more difficult to win work.
Cheaper zonal pricing risks ‘derailing’ tens of billions of Scottish offshore wind investment
Developers behind offshore wind projects promising tens of billions of pounds of investment in Scotland are at risk of being derailed by measures aimed at keeping power inexpensive for consumers.
Tidal and the UK supply chain ‘conundrum’
The green energy industry “has yet to crack the conundrum of how to drive investment" to the supply chain – but tidal offers opportunities for UK firms, an Aberdeen event has heard.
Power Moves: North Sea Midstream Partners’ new CEO and more
Angela Fletcher has been appointed as the new CEO of Aberdeen-based independent midstream operator North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP).
Scottish Renewables launches new clean energy cluster
Scottish Renewables has launched the clean energy cluster, an organisation to help drive growth in Scotland's offshore wind supply chain.
What’s on the agenda for Scottish Offshore Wind 2025 in Glasgow?
As the Scottish offshore wind sector prepares to gather in Glasgow next week, Energy Voice looks at the key items on the agenda for industry leaders.
Highland clean power takes prize at Scottish Green Energy Awards
A Highland clean power scheme for rural homes has taken the top prize at the annual Scottish Green Energy Awards.
Renewables body calls for more heat networks to decarbonise Scottish cities
Scotland needs to urgently change the way it heats its cities and towns to meet its decarbonisation targets, according to industry body Scottish Renewables.
Axis unveils seven steps to energy industry equality
Seven initiatives to help energy industry businesses increase the diversity of their workforce were unveiled at an event in Aberdeen.
Beauly-Denny power line has had ‘no impact’ on property prices
House prices along the Beauly-Denny transmission line have grown at similar rates to others in the region, suggesting the project’s pylons have had minimal negative effects on property values, new research has said.
Aberdeen’s Verlume takes top SME gong at first ever awards dedicated to Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain
Scottish Renewables-backed awards showcase the cutting-edge excellence that drives Scotland’s world-leading renewables industry.
Time to think big and secure Scotland’s clean energy supply chain
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told someone that we’re still not thinking big enough when it comes to offshore wind in Scotland.
Martin Lacey joins ‘fast-track’ Glen Earrach hydro scheme as support plan draws near
The pumped storage hydro specialist will lead the next stages of £2bn Glen Earrach Energy project on Loch Ness as the new UK government prepares funding framework for the autumn.
UK government announces onshore wind industry taskforce
The UK government has announced the creation of an Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce as part of efforts to double deployment by 2030.
Labour manifesto promises ‘phased and responsible’ North Sea transition
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
Renewable energy the ‘most important sector’ to NE Scotland’s economic future – Scottish Renewables
People in Scotland’s north east think renewable energy is the most important sector to the region’s economic future, a new poll by Scottish Renewables has revealed.
Five things we learned from Offshore Wind Conference 2024
With discussions spanning consenting, finance and policy across the offshore wind space, here are our key takeaways from this week’s major conference in Glasgow.
First Minister hints at Scottish ports investment for offshore wind growth
Humza Yousaf announces three projects will move to second stage of offshore wind Strategic Investment Model.
‘Big week for Scotland’ as offshore wind event kicks off in Glasgow
Scottish Renewables looks to bring government and industry together at a major offshore wind conference in Glasgow this week, with finance and consenting high on the agenda.
ScottishPower kickstarts “largest overhaul” of electricity grid since its inception
ScottishPower has unveiled £5.4 billion of contract opportunities as it kickstarts the "largest overhaul of the grid since its inception".
New figures show nearly 43,000 jobs supported by Scottish renewables
The clean energy industry supported the equivalent of just under 43,000 Scottish jobs in 2021, according to new estimates published by Scottish Renewables.