Why green policies could mean blackouts for UK
The UK risks power shortages because utilities may react to Europe’s toughest carbon-emissions rules by closing plants without replacing them.
Energy Transition
UK could turn abroad for power after Scots independence, warns energy secretary
The remainder of the UK could buy power from abroad if an independent Scotland cannot sell its energy at a competitive price, Westminster’s energy secretary has warned.
Scots wave energy pioneer Thomson hailed after winning Saltire Prize
One of Scotland's green energy pioneers has been rewarded for his contribution to ocean energy after scooping the Saltire Prize medal.
£4m cash boost for offshore wind innovation schemes
Three Scots energy projects are to share in a new multi-million award aimed at driving innovation in offshore wind generation.
Pelamis readies for Farr Point public consultation
Scots wave technology firm Pelamis Wave Power will run a public consultation next week on its proposed Farr Point wave farm, off the north coast of Sutherland.
DeepOcean to support £1bn Western Link project
Subsea engineering firm DeepOcean has secured a survey and trenching contract for the £1billion project to send energy generated through renewable sources from Scotland to England and Wales.
Tourism snub for Highlands over increased windfarm presence, claims mountaineer group
Climbers and hillwalkers claim tourists are shunning the Highlands in protest at the spiralling number of turbines in the area.
Scotland Decides: Independence to spark higher energy bills, warns Davey
Scotland faces higher energy bills and taxes or cuts to public services like benefits, education and health if it leaves the UK, Energy Secretary Ed Davey will warn today.
Young people back offshore wind projects
Young people are among the strongest supporters of offshore wind while the majority are against fracking, a poll has shown.
EDF snaps up Barmoor windfarm
EDF Energy Renewables has acquired the Barmoor windfarm project from Duke Energy and Statkraft UK.
SPE conference to focus on digital energy transition strategies
Industrial control systems in the energy industry and the sector's transition into the digital age will be the focus of an upcoming Society of Petroleum Engineers conference.
Offshore renewable projects could generate £6.7bn for UK economy, claims new study
Offshore renewable energy could generate more than £6billion and 150,000 jobs for the UK economy a year by 2020, according to a new report.
Anti-turbine campaigners vow to step up windfarm protests over Brown Muir site
A flying squad of protesters have vowed to campaign outside every event a windfarm company is holding in Moray.
Scots renewables firms to sponsor ocean energy trade body
Four major renewable power industry players have been named as lead sponsors for the body representing ocean energy interests across the EU.
Birds’ welfare put into spotlight with new turbine study
The potential impact of wind turbines on birds is to become the focus of a new study by the University of the Highlands and Islands.
RGU launches judging call for ROV schools competition
The UK’s only remote operated vehicle (ROV) challenge for school children is looking for judges as it counts down days to regional finals.
SgurrEnergy gets Dudgeon power estimates job
Scots renewables consultancy SgurrEnergy is set to support the development of the Dudgeon offshore windfarmm, off the coast of Norfolk.
North Sea success not enough as E.On braced for profits drop
European energy giant E.On says it expects to slashed its proposed dividend as it braces for profits to fall by as much as a third this year.
Lloyd’s Register boss to take over as Dong chairman
The chairman of maritime classification group Lloyd's Register has been named as the new boss of energy group Dong.
REG extends short term deal with National Grid
UK green power firm Renewable Energy Generation has extended its deal National Grid for the provision of short term operating reserve.
Eneco snaps up Wick windfarm
Dutch energy supplier Eneco has bought over the Burn of Whilk windfarm west of Wick as the company grows its Scottish presence.
Fallon: Independent Scotland would spark greater UK reliance on nuclear power
Westminster will seek to renegotiate renewable-energy targets and increase UK reliance on nuclear power instead if Scotland votes for independence, the UK energy minister said yesterday.
Scots renewable workforce increases as survey finds 28% of workers are women
More than a quarter of workers in Scotland's renewable energy industry are female, a new survey has claimed.
European renewables council shut down over cost of green energy HQ
A leading European renewables body has been dissolved after more than a decade representing the industry - because its energy efficient headquarters proved too expensive.
Boost for UK’s first tidal lagoon project as planners approve £850m development bid
Plans for the UK's first tidal lagoon project have taken a step closer after planners accepted a bid for a £850million development in Swansea Bay.