SSE Renewables launches consultation on Seagreen grid connection plans
SSE Renewables has launched a consultation on the connection proposals for part of its major North Sea offshore wind development.
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Social and Sustainable Capital launches renewables investment committee, announces first appointments
Fund manager Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) has announced plans to establish a dedicated renewables investment committee and has revealed its first two members.
GE Renewable Energy snaps up turbine supply contract for Dogger Bank C, announces plans to scale up Haliade-X model
GE Renewable Energy has been selected as the preferred turbine supplier for the third phase of the huge Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
SSE Renewables spends £4.53m on Viking wind farm with Shetland suppliers
Shetland suppliers have benefitted from almost £5 million resulting from the development of a huge onshore wind farm on the island.
Time to start delivering low carbon projects at pace
The starting pistol on the countdown to COP 26 has been fired and for SSE Renewables which, as part of the SSE Group, was recently announced as a partner with the UK Government to support the summit in Glasgow in 2021, there’s no better time to discuss how we accelerate the transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Eni to buy 20% of Dogger Bank, world’s largest windfarm, for £405million
Eni is entering the UK offshore wind market with a deal to buy 20% of the huge Dogger Bank windfarm for £405million.
Lawyer gears up for P&J energy event
One of Scotland’s most experienced energy industry dispute resolution lawyers, Malcolm Gunnyeon, is looking forward to taking part in a discussion of one of his pet topics in a prestigious online event next month.
Dogger Bank financial close shows ‘mega projects are the way to go’
The announcement of financial close for a major North Sea development proves that “mega projects are the way to go”, according to a renewable energy expert.
New report examines positive impact of onshore wind on peatland
A new report setting out the how onshore wind projects in Scotland have contributed to the restoration and promotion of peatland has been released.
ETIDEX: Time to start delivering low carbon projects at pace, industry chiefs say at EV event
Industry chiefs today urged governments to start delivering their net-zero objectives at pace and provide the investment frameworks needed to kick-start projects.
Sif and Smulders snap up contract for Dogger Bank wind farm
Renewables suppliers Sif Group and Smulders have snapped up a supply contract for a major North Sea offshore wind project.
SSE to launch public consultation on plans for new multi-billion pound wind farm off Scottish coast
SSE Renewables will launch a consultation next week on proposals for a new “multi-billion pound” offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland.
Anticipation builds ahead of EV’s ETIDEX event next week
Leading voices from the world of industry will get to grips with the energy transition’s biggest questions at a free online event in one week’s time.
Scottish Government urged to be transparent over decision to remove BiFab support
The Economy Secretary is being urged to be transparent over the decision making process which led to the Scottish Government withdrawing its support for Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab).
Hydro scheme’s green light
The largest hydro project ever to be built in Scotland – which could deliver power to three million homes – has been given the green light by the Scottish Government.
Investment needed if Scotland’s renewables supply chain is to be competitive globally
Renewable energy supply chain companies in Scotland need to level up their capabilities if they’re going to compete on a global scale, according to the developer behind the Kincardine Offshore Floating Wind Farm.
GMB Scotland launch ‘Action for Arnish’ campaign after BiFab misses out on Seagreen work
Unions, local business and industry representatives have joined forces to challenge what they call a “renewables scandal too far”, after supply chain firm BiFab failed to secure any contracts for a major offshore wind project.
Dogger Bank turbine order creates jobs boost for north-east England
A new wind turbine contract for a major North Sea development will lead to the creation of around 120 jobs near Hartlepool.
Exclusive: More than £3m of wind farm cash spent in Grampian and Highlands
The bulk of a multi-million pound wind farm community fund has gone to help the Covid-19 response in Grampian and the Highlands and Islands, a new report shows.
SSE launches pilot jobs programme to help recruit people into the renewables industry
Scottish energy firm SSE has launched a pilot jobs scheme to help recruit people into the renewables industry.
RJ McLeod scoops contract for 103-turbine wind farm
Scottish civil engineering firm RJ McLeod has been named as main contractor to build the 103-turbine Viking Wind Farm in Shetland.
Ofgem approves £600m Shetland to mainland power link ‘crucial’ to Viking Wind Farm plans
Energy regulator Ofgem has approved a huge power link cable from the Shetland Isles to the Scottish mainland.
It’s time to utilise Scotland’s offshore wind potential – AREG
For more than a century, coal has played a primary role in the UK’s energy mix.
Plans for £500m Montrose renewable energy development could bring 2,000 new jobs
Ambitious plans have been revealed for a £500 million Montrose development which could bring 2,000 new jobs to Angus.
Western Isles MP calls for clarity on Seagreen jobs in Scotland
A Western Isles MP has called for the developers of a mammoth North Sea wind farm project to provide clarity on the number of Scottish jobs that will be created during construction.