UK Government onshore wind policy has ‘damaged’ the sector, Scottish director claims
The UK Government's onshore wind policy has "damaged" the sector and its supply chain, according to a Scottish trade body director.
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Aberdeen has ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but Scot Gov ‘clarity’ needed, industry warns
The north-east energy sector has a ‘key role to play’ in reducing emissions but the Scottish Government must provide ‘clarity’ on targets, according to industry chiefs.
Scotland beginning to take ‘rightful place’ as renewable energy powerhouse
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‘Clarity’ needed from new UK Gov on Brexit ‘risk’ to Scottish renewables sector
Scotland's renewable energy sector needs "clarity" from the new-look UK government about the potential "risks" posed by Brexit, according to industry bosses.
Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm and Wheelhouse scoop Green Energy Award gongs
The north of Scotland was recognised as a renewable energy powerhouse last night as the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm was handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry
Scotland must now embrace ‘ambitious’ EU offshore wind goals, trade body says
Ambitious offshore wind goals set out by the EU Commission must now be embraced in Scotland, an energy trade body has said in response to a new report.
Aberdeen Heat and Power a ‘shining example’, report says
A not-for-profit company which supplies low-cost heating to more than 3,400 homes around Aberdeen has been singled out for praise in a new report.
Public and private sector ‘partnership’ needed to deliver net zero, new report claims
Partnership is needed between the public and private sector if the UK is going to meet its net zero emissions target, according to a new report commissioned by Scottish Power.
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.
Scottish wind jobs in peril due to ‘politically-motivated intransigence’, new report claims
Scores of Scottish onshore wind projects risk losing planning permission due to "politically-motivated intransigence", a new report has claimed.
‘Still an opportunity’ Scotland can be floating wind powerhouse, Wheelhouse claims
Scotland's energy minister said yesterday he believes there is “still an opportunity” for the country to get into the business of building huge floating wind projects, if it embraces some of the technology used in oil and gas.
New report to target UK job creation in floating wind, trade bodies claim
A new report published today by two of the UK's most prominent energy trade bodies will focus on job creation within the floating offshore wind sector.
New Scottish Offshore Wind Council hopes to increase sector jobs by 75%
A new partnership between government and industry aims to create a jobs boom in Scottish offshore wind production over the next 10 years.
Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm shortlisted for three Scottish Green Energy Awards
The giant £2.6 billion Beatrice wind farm project in the Moray Firth has been shortlisted for three Scottish energy accolades.
Thousands of students pick renewable energy courses
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.
Statkraft UK opens Scottish office for ‘significant’ onshore wind investment
Norwegian firm Statkraft officially opened its new Scottish office last night, promising "significant investment" in the country's onshore wind sector.
Scots ‘more aware’ of energy sustainability due to climate concerns, new poll finds
Nearly half of all people living in Scotland are more conscious of the need for energy sustainability due to climate change, a new poll has found.
Spending review does not give renewable workers ‘clarity’ on future of sector, trade body boss says
The new spending review laid out by the UK Government does not give Scottish renewable energy workers "clarity" on the future of their sector, the boss of an energy trade body has said.
Beatrice project pushes UK to top of European offshore wind power table
A huge Highland wind project has pushed the UK to the top of the European installed capacity league table.
New report shows Beatrice impact as unions question local content
A mammoth 84-turbine wind farm has contributed £460 million to the Scottish economy and created more than 7,000 jobs during the three year development construction of the project.
New UK offshore wind sector task force to begin work today
Scottish firms and organisations will meet with other UK companies today as part of a new offshore wind industry task force with the aim of increasing talent within the sector.
Scottish marine energy developers could ‘go abroad’ if not backed, policy chief warns
Scottish firms who develop wave and tidal power could "go abroad" if the sector does not receive the financial backing it needs, an energy policy chief has warned.
Scotland produces almost double the amount of wind energy required
Scotland produced nearly double the amount of wind energy required to power every home in the country between January and June 2019.
New £100m offshore wind project to examine UK ‘challenges’, chairman says
A new multi-million offshore wind initiative will explore current "challenges" for UK firms and help them "compete for contracts in a global market", according to a UK industry chairman.
Cross-party MSPs unite over Scottish onshore wind
A group of cross-party MSPs came together over the issue of Scottish onshore wind at Holyrood today, an energy industry trade body has revealed.