Windfarm on Munro slopes kicks up storm
PLANS for a 17-turbine windfarm on the slopes of a Munro mountain have sparked outrage in the north and Moray.
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Air traffic bosses fear turbines pose hazard
A major green energy scheme which could help safeguard the future of a north-east harbour has been dealt a new blow.
Fife calls for moratorium on windfarm applications
Fife Council has called for a temporary halt on windfarm applications -- just months after Aberdeenshire Council's planning chairman proposed a similar moratorium.
Windfarm site is appropriate, claims developer
The planned Ben Wyvis windfarm is on Swordale Moor, Falck Renewables said last night.
Money for nothing as turbines halted
Energy giant SSE is to receive more than £140,000 of compensation for halting turbines on a Sutherland windfarm which was running final start-up tests at the time.
Giant wavefarm project backed by islands’ council
The Western Isles Council is backing plans for a huge 40MW wavefarm to create green electricity out of the rolling Atlantic waves off the Hebrides.
Chinese delegation eye East Anglian wind opportunities
A delegation of Chinese wind farm equipment manufacturers have been visiting East Anglia today with a view to setting up production in the region.
Turbines subsidies to ‘disappear’
Financial support for onshore wind turbines and solar panels will have "disappeared" within eight years, a government minister has claimed.
Councillors to consider turbines bid
Councillors will be asked tomorrow to back proposals to expand a windfarm in Wester Ross.
Renewables inquiry to call final witnesses
The Holyrood inquiry into the Scottish Government's renewable energy targets will come to an end on Wednesday with two high-profile witnesses.
Plans for Rothes windfarm submitted to government
The firm behind a controversial Moray windfarm proposal has submitted its planning application to the Scottish Government, it was confirmed yesterday.
Windfarm bid rejected
Windfarm protesters have been given fresh hope by the Scottish Government's rejection of a major windfarm scheme in Caithness.
EDF lands Scots deal
Power firm EDF Energy will supply Scotland's public-sector bodies with electricity under a new £200million-a-year deal.
Wave and tidal sites around Shetland mapped
The NAFC Marine Centre said yesterday it had mapped waters around Shetland to identify the best sites for wave and tidal projects and cable landing points on the shoreline.
Green attack on oil and gas
The oil and gas sector is hostile to renewable energy targets, an MSP claimed yesterday.
Joy as windfarm scheme is refused
Windfarm protesters yesterday celebrated the knockback for a major scheme in Caithness.
MSPs’ plan is ‘cloud cuckoo’
Representatives of the oil and gas industry said last night there was no "adversarial feelings" between the sector and renewable energy businesses - but cast doubt on whether the Scottish Government targets could be met.
Opito’s global reach delivers results
More than 500,000 offshore oil and gas workers in 40 countries have been trained to health and safety standards set by Opito.
Kongsberg launches wind power division
Norwegian technology group Kongsberg said today it is launching a wind power division, to be based at Lade, Trondheim.
Appeal to tap into potential of Hebrides
Renewable-energy firms across the Highlands and islands have been urged to tap into the industry's potential in the Hebrides.
Skilled workers still in demand
With new projects coming on stream and platforms like Kittiwake producing oil and gas for years longer than expected, the offshore industry needs new skilled workers now more than ever.
Middle East calling
People move overseas for a number of reasons namely to experience new cultures, challenge themselves, live in a warmer climate and/or better their income.
Students get ready for work
Mechanical engineering students at Banff and Buchan College visited EnerMech in Aberdeen as part of their course.
Energetica opens doors to improve gateway
A masterplan has been drawn up to improve the southern gateway to Peterhead and attract new business into the area.
Aberdeen event to fuel success in Brazil
Expert advice on doing business in the emerging giant Brazil will be available to oil and gas companies thanks to a series of workshops which are to return due to popular demand.