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.
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Two more energy industry events dealt Omicron blow
A further two energy events have been forced to alter their plans due to the ongoing spread of Omicron across Europe.
Grid charging reforms would achieve ‘lasting-legacy’ from COP26, says trade body
Calls for ministers to overhaul the grid transmission charging system have been reignited in the wake of UK hosting COP26.
Marine energy developers appeal for ‘same opportunity’ as other renewables
A COP26 fringe event saw wave and tidal energy firms praise Scottish government support for the sector, but call for greater certainty to enable commercialisation.
Industry body urges Holyrood to roll out planning system fit for net zero future
The Scottish Government has been urged to implement a planning system which is in step with its net zero ambitions.
‘Today marks the start of the UK’s hydrogen revolution’ – Westminster publishes Hydrogen Strategy
The UK Government has pledged to support the advancement of both green and blue hydrogen as part of plans to create a “thriving” low carbon sector.
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.
Scottish Green Energy Awards opens to nominations
Nominations for this year’s instalment of the UK’s largest renewable energy awards have officially opened today.
That’s all folks! – ScotWind application window slams shut
Offshore wind developers have been praised for the “time, effort and investment” they’ve put into their ScotWind applications.
Call for ‘passport’ to help North Sea oil workers transition to renewables
Trade unions and climate campaigners have called for the creation of an “offshore training passport” to help workers move between the oil and gas and renewables sectors more easily.
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.
Renewables rising stars recognised at Young Professionals Green Energy Awards
The up and coming stars of the renewables industry were recognised for their achievements last night at the virtual Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.
Scottish firm hails launch of the world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine a success
An Orkney firm has successfully launched the world's most powerful tidal turbine.
Bottlenecks at Scottish ports could hamper offshore wind growth, warns industry leader
Scotland’s lofty offshore wind aspirations could be stifled as companies jostle for position at the country’s ports, an industry expert has warned.
Scottish Renewables appoints Emma Harrick to newly created supply chain role
Trade body Scottish Renewables has appointed Emma Harrick to its newly created role of energy transition and supply chain manager.
UK offshore wind sector predicts 43,000 new jobs, £60billion investment by 2026
The number of jobs in the UK offshore wind industry will swell by more than 43,000 within the next five years, 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.
Sturgeon says Holyrood committed to offshore wind growth despite ‘deeply unwelcome’ leasing delay
Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged the latest delay to Scotland's offshore wind leasing round was “deeply unwelcome” among renewables investors and developers.
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.
Outdated model holds energy ambition back
In 1992, the UK’s energy system was a very different place.
Crown Estate Scotland delays ScotWind deadline, sparks fears ‘goalposts will be moved’
The closing date for ScotWind applications has been pushed back in order to carry out a review of the “option structure” for the leasing process.
New directors join Scottish Renewables’ board
Industry body Scottish Renewables has appointed two new directors to its board, with a third re-elected for a second term.