SSE Renewables charting new courses with Viking wind farm
“We need more Viking type projects, it's just difficult to find the space”, said Derek Hastings, SSE Renewables' head of onshore projects.
Viking Onshore Wind Farm
Turning oil and gas assets into ‘offshore energy hubs’ could save billions, says industry veteran
It is hoped the creation of offshore renewable hubs could provide an alternative to decommissioning oil and gas assets.
Suspected unexploded ordnance found along route of planned Shetland HVDC link
Suspected unexploded ordnance has been found along the route of the planned subsea cable that will link Shetland to the mainland.
Shetland substation in talks to supply green energy to North Sea oilfields
North Sea oil and gas fields could one day receive green power from a huge substation, currently under construction in Shetland.
SSE Renewables boss expecting Viking wind farm to deliver near offshore levels of generation
A leading figure behind a major Scottish onshore wind farm says he expects the development to deliver “exceptional” levels of productivity.
SSE Renewables and Vestas team up for Viking apprentices programme
Vestas Wind Systems has teamed up with SSE Renewables in order to blood the next generation of wind turbine technicians.
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.
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.
SSE commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Scottish energy firm SSE has joined the “Race To Zero” campaign, pledging to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 at the latest.
Final milestone for Shetland HVDC link complete following appointment of main contractors
Work to install a huge power link cable between Shetland and the Scottish mainland is expected to get underway later this month after the main contractors were appointed.
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.