Lack of local authority resources could create ‘barrier’ to onshore wind
Leading figures in onshore wind have voiced concerns that a lack of resources for local authorities could create a “barrier” to renewable projects.
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Scottish Renewables report lays out positive impact of green developments on rural communities
The installation of a major undersea cable in the Highlands contributed an estimated £4.5 million to the local economy.
Nominations wanted for Scottish Green Energy Awards 2020 as event given go ahead
A major Scottish renewable energy awards is open for nominations after it confirmed plans to hold a physical ceremony later this year.
Green energy key to restoring economy post-pandemic
Investment in green-energy projects is crucial to Scotland’s economic recovery post COVID-19.
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.
‘Hugely concerning situation’ as Scottish renewable energy jobs flatline since 2014, report claims
A new report from the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has claimed that the country’s renewable energy employment figures have flatlined since 2014.
Wheelhouse announces multi-million funding boost for Scottish renewable energy projects
A £5.5 million funding boost is being made available to small Scottish renewable energy projects to combat a green recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.
Renewables sector welcomes £62m package but warns against backsliding on emissions ‘progress’
A new multi-million pound Scottish Government energy support package has been welcomed by the renewables sector but must not “endanger progress” on carbon emissions.
‘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.
Host of Highland and Island firms make Young Green Energy Awards shortlist
A host of Scottish Highland and Island clean energy firms have made the shortlist for this year's Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.
Young Professionals Green Energy Awards 2020 to go ahead online
Clean energy trade body Scottish Renewables has revealed the Young Professionals Green Energy Awards 2020 will go ahead, but in an online format.
Share of renewable energy production hits record high in Scotland
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.
No target ‘at present’ to increase ethnic minorities in offshore wind, Scot Gov admits
Scotland currently has no target to increase the percentage of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) workers in the country’s offshore wind sector.
Updated: UK Government announce turnaround on onshore wind policy
The UK Government has announced a turnaround on its land-standing policy ban on onshore wind.
Millions of trees felled to make way for north of Scotland wind farms
Almost seven million trees have been felled in the north of Scotland to make way for onshore wind farms since the year 2000, according to new figures.
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.
Scottish Renewables elects top energy bosses to board
Energy trade body Scottish Renewables has announced the election of four top green energy bosses to its board.
Exclusive interview: Renewable future may be very good for subsea
On the face of it, the UK-based subsea sector appears to be faring reasonably well. This is despite lingering impacts from the 2014-17 oil and gas slump, mounting pressures from the climate change crisis and major geopolitical forces at work.
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.
New Scottish developer ‘undaunted’ by influx of oil majors to offshore wind
A new Scottish developer has said he is “undaunted” by the fresh interest of oil majors in the offshore wind sector, as his firm aims to bid into an upcoming North Sea leasing round.
Exclusive: Highland offshore wind farms paying £20m more per year than English projects
Mammoth Highland offshore wind farms are footing a bill of around £20 million more per year than English projects to connect to the grid, according to the builder of what will be Scotland's biggest wind venture.
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.
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
25% of Europe’s tides, 10% of its waves and 25% of its tidal power – the figures are staggering.