Eight up-and-coming green energy stars were crowned at the Young Professionals Green Energy Awards held by Scottish Renewables. Continue reading Young Professionals Green Energy Awards winners announced
As the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, it will have the ability to generate enough clean, predictable electricity to meet the demand of around 2,000 UK homes. Continue reading Orbital Marine: World’s ‘most powerful tidal turbine’ is launched to sea from Dundee
Maybe, just maybe, it could be the start of something more strategic for Scotland than first glance would suggest. But whatever follows, the news that nearly 300 jobs are to be created at Harland and Wolff’s newly acquired Methil facilities have been greeted warmly. Not least as the new owners talk of the importance of geography and hopes of more to come. For the GMB … Continue reading Unions welcome 290 wind jobs at former BiFab yard amid calls for new ‘industrial plan’
‘We look forward to delivering another vital form of zero carbon energy generation at the site to help Glasgow and Scotland achieve their net zero goals.” Continue reading ScottishPower unveils plans for giant green fuels energy centre to deliver zero carbon
Maybe it’s how their blades glide through the air. Or wonder at the technology they were crafted from. Whatever the reason, they mesmerise. Now it has emerged that a quarter of a million young Scots have taken a picture of a wind turbine while out and about in the Scottish countryside. Almost half of 16-24 year olds (45%) questioned by pollsters Survation said they had … Continue reading Climate focus: How Scotland’s wind turbines are powering a photography revolution
When he speaks, people listen. They might not always agree but they pay attention. So when Sir Tom Hunter commissions the influential Oxford Economics consultancy through The Hunter Foundation to look at Scotland’s economic performance, it was always a fair bet that the results would grab some headlines especially so close to an election. But when you look past the scrutiny of UK and Scottish … Continue reading Scottish renewable sector can spark ‘Silicon Valley’ effect for wind, tidal & solar says Hunter report
Whatever the new hue of the Scottish Parliament looks come next session, it is clear climate ahead of COP26 in November will take centre stage, and renewables will be at the heart of it. Continue reading Scotland’s renewable energy ambition is within touching distance … but the real journey is only just beginning
“The ScotWind leasing round is critical to the delivery of a strong and vibrant offshore wind sector.” Continue reading Twist in offshore lease auction could see huge public funds windfall amid industry concerns
“Statkraft remains committed to the Scottish Government’s guidance on providing meaningful community benefit funds.” Continue reading Statkraft wind farm community fund delivers ‘vital’ staff boost for Moray Firth Credit Union
He has three years to make his mark it, but new Scottish Renewables chair Adam Morrison is in determined mood as he gets to grip with the new role. In his opening remarks since taking office he highlighted the challenges faced by colleagues in making sure that Scotland lives up to its potential as a change maker for the world. “Scotland’s potential as a renewable … Continue reading Scotland has clear potential to be ‘renewable energy powerhouse’ says new industry chair Adam Morrison
The Eneus Energy project, including a supporting wind turbines extension at Hammars Hill, was approved by the Orkney Council Planning Committee. Continue reading Orkney go-ahead for UK’s first commercial green ammonia plant and wind turbines
The potential for rewilding the sea around wind farms is considerable since the UK has the biggest offshore wind generating capacity in the world and the government has committed to quadrupling this target by 2030. Continue reading How 50 wind farm sites across the UK could soon be rewilding the sea
The wind could soon be in the American renewable sector’s sails. Continue reading President Elect Joe Biden bets on wind power to end US and world addiction to oil and gas
Belgium is standing tall amid the rest of the world it hails the growth in offshore wind power as part of Europe’s green recovery effort. Continue reading This tiny country eight times smaller than UK just powered 1.9m family homes by wind
“This approach is the first of its kind anywhere in the world and is a huge step forward in our ambition to be able to operate the GB electricity system carbon free by 2025.” Continue reading Renewable energy giants Statkraft & GE clean tech may end power cuts
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