ScottishPower unveils plans for giant green fuels energy centre to deliver zero carbon
‘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.”
Energy
Scotland’s renewable energy ambition is within touching distance … but the real journey is only just beginning
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.
Twist in offshore lease auction could see huge public funds windfall amid industry concerns
“The ScotWind leasing round is critical to the delivery of a strong and vibrant offshore wind sector.”
Scotland has clear potential to be ‘renewable energy powerhouse’ says new industry chair Adam Morrison
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 …
Orkney go-ahead for UK’s first commercial green ammonia plant and wind turbines
The Eneus Energy project, including a supporting wind turbines extension at Hammars Hill, was approved by the Orkney Council Planning Committee.
This tiny country eight times smaller than UK just powered 1.9m family homes by wind
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.
Renewable energy giants Statkraft & GE clean tech may end power cuts
“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.”
‘If we do not change the entire energy system, we are deluding ourselves’
Growth in renewable power needs to be supported by action elsewhere otherwise it will fail to reach its full potential, a hard hitting new report says. Inertia in areas such as transport and heating means overall, global hunger for energy keeps increasing and eats up progress. So says REN21’s Renewables 2020 Global Status Report (GSR), released today. …
‘If we do not change the entire energy system, we are deluding ourselves’ Read More »
Oil industry ‘disingenuous’ to claim it is going green say campaigners
Environmental campaigners are accusing the oil and as industry of trying to underplay the effects its products have on climate change – after industry bosses committed to making improvements in their production process. Oil & Gas UK claims the industry is embarking on a new effort to cut emissions in how it extracts fossil fuels. …
Oil industry ‘disingenuous’ to claim it is going green say campaigners Read More »
Spend money transitioning to clean energy not propping up oil and gas urge climate campaigners
Any attempt to prop up the oil and gas industry in the wake of COVID-19 at the expense of transitioning to cleaner renewable energy would escalate the world’s climate crisis, politicians have been warned. It comes after fossil fuel firm champions Oil and Gas UK released a report in which it claimed 30,000 jobs could …