Vestas for Viking as turbine contract confirmed
Vestas has been confirmed as the supplier of the 103 turbines for the Shetland-based Viking Wind Farm, the UK’s largest onshore wind development.
Viking Wind Farm
Plans for ‘crucial’ Shetland renewable energy power link disputed by local campaigners
Plans for a giant power cable linking Shetland to the Scottish mainland are “crucial” to ensure security of the islands long-term energy supply, according to the firm behind the proposal.
Mainland link approval forces giant Shetland wind project to show ‘sufficient evidence’ of plans
A giant Shetland wind farm project has received a significant shot in the arm after an energy regulator said it is ready to rubber stamp proposals for an energy link with mainland Scotland.
‘Large majority’ of future renewables projects could be in Scotland, analysts suggest
A "large majority" of future renewable energy projects could be based in Scotland, according to analysts for a energy research firm.
Giant Shetland wind farm plans revived with new mainland link proposal
A giant Shetland wind project has renewed its commitment to push on with construction, as a fresh proposal to connect the island to the mainland was approved by officials yesterday.