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.”
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Climate focus: How Scotland’s wind turbines are powering a photography revolution
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 …
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Scottish renewable sector can spark ‘Silicon Valley’ effect for wind, tidal & solar says Hunter report
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 …
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.”
Statkraft wind farm community fund delivers ‘vital’ staff boost for Moray Firth Credit Union
“Statkraft remains committed to the Scottish Government’s guidance on providing meaningful community benefit funds.”
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.
How 50 wind farm sites across the UK could soon be rewilding the sea
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.