Tories criticised over ‘pragmatic’ net zero plans in manifesto
The Conservatives have been accused of failing to seize the “economic opportunity of the century” with a manifesto that pledges a pragmatic approach to net zero.
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UK risking net zero goals without increased domestic wind manufacturing, report finds
New report calls for UK green industrial strategy to ramp up wind turbine manufacturing.
Shetland’s Viking wind farm achieves first power as mainland connection nears
First power has been produced from the Viking wind farm on Shetland as the island gears up to be connected to the British electricity grid for the first time.
Highland Council approves onshore plans for West of Orkney wind project
Onshore plans for the 2GW West of Orkney wind project have been approved by the Highland Council’s North Planning Applications Committee.
Labour says Scotland’s wave energy potential being ‘squandered’ by Holyrood and Westminster
The Scottish Labour party claims Scotland's wave and tidal energy potential is being "squandered" by governments in Holyrood and Westminster.
Labour to propose offshore skills passport
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
Beatrice Offshore Windfarm to Pay £33 Million for Breaching Market Rules
A wind farm in Scotland will pay £33.14 million to UK energy regulator Ofgem for breaching energy market rules.
Lamprell delivers final transition pieces for Moray West wind farm
The final transition pieces (TPs) for Ocean Winds’ 882MW Moray West wind farm located in the Moray Firth have been delivered by United Arab Emirates-based manufacturer Lamprell.
West of Orkney Wind Farm donates £50,000 to Highland apprenticeship scheme
The FutureSkills apprenticeship programme in Caithness has received £50,000 in support from the West of Orkney Wind Farm.
Tories and Labour clash on energy policy as they battle for power
The Tories and Labour clashed on energy policy as the General Election campaign focused on the prospect of cheaper household bills.
Updated: Starmer calls for Scottish voters to help Labour’s path to power
Keir Starmer put Scottish voters at the heart of his campaign to become prime minister, urging them to vote for his opposition Labour Party to end the Conservative Party’s 14-year grip on UK power.
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda after election called
Politicians are being warned not to turn the environment into a “culture war” after the General Election was called.
SSE posts 4% drop in profit in full year results
Electricity provider SSE (LON:SSE) reported an adjusted operating profit of £2.4bn in its full year results, down 4% on the previous year.
RWE installs first offshore turbine foundation for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Power producer RWE has announced that the first offshore turbine foundation for the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the Dogger Bank area of the Central North Sea has been installed.
Gigawatt-scale floating offshore wind represents a ‘monumental challenge’
Aberdeen's Apollo and DOF deliver "groundbreaking" study on gigawatt-scale floating offshore wind challenges.
Aberdeen’s Three60 Energy secures second multi-million pound deal with Sumitomo
Aberdeen-headquartered Three60 Energy has announced a second multi-million pound deal with Sumitomo Electric for work on a planned high voltage cable factory near Inverness.
Tens of thousands of jobs in Scotland rest on a ‘just and fair’ energy transition – RGU
RGU report finds political and fiscal instability is hampering the UK energy transition.
Galileo to propose 533MW wind farm on Cabrach and Glenfiddich Estates
Renewable energy investor Galileo Green Energy has revealed that it is developing proposals for the construction of a 533MW wind farm.
Ripple Energy powers up Kirk Hill wind farm, prepares 60MW share offering
Renewables group Ripple Energy has powered up its Kirk Hill wind farm and is now looking to deliver its largest cooperatively owned clean energy project.
Study finds offshore wind injury rate four times higher than oil and gas
Union officials liken offshore wind to "the Wild West" and call for industry specific safety reforms.
Sumitomo starts construction of cable factory in Scottish Highlands
Japanese firm Sumitomo Electric held a ground breaking ceremony for its £350 million subsea cable factory on the Cromarty Firth after it was named as a "preferred bidder" for a contract with SSE.
UKRI to invest £86m in ORE Catapult wind turbine facilities
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will provide £85.6m to the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to drive development of next generation wind turbines.
HSE warning over offshore wind gangways after serious injuries
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning over the safety of gangways used to connect service vessels to offshore wind turbines.
Salamander INTOG floating wind farm applies for offshore consent
One of the successful INTOG projects has taken a step forward with Salamander submitting an offshore consent application for its proposed 100MW floating offshore wind farm.
Realising our offshore wind ambition
Colin Innes, partner in Property and Infrastructure of Shepherd & Wedderburn, discussed the role of offshore wind in reducing climate change emissions while also delivering security of energy supply.