‘We want to hear a Scottish voice’ on every overseas renewables project, trade body chief says
A future vision for exporting energy sector talent would “hear a Scottish voice” on every overseas renewables project, according to a trade body boss.
Claire Mack
Foundation Scotland ‘in conversation’ with wind farm funds over Covid-19 relief
A Scottish administrator has said it is “in conversation” with a number of wind farm funds about providing coronavirus relief.
Offshore wind jobs boom branded ‘pipe dream’ after Scot Gov supplies estimated figures
A predicted boom in North Sea offshore wind jobs has been branded “a pipe dream” by union bosses after the Scottish Government admitted that it only uses “estimates” of current employment figures in the sector.
Further jobs to go at BiFab as speculation mounts of delay to NnG project
Further jobs are set to go at Fife-based manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) as it emerged that a potential life-saving wind farm contract for the firm could be delayed.
Scotland beginning to take ‘rightful place’ as renewable energy powerhouse
25% of Europe’s tides, 10% of its waves and 25% of its tidal power – the figures are staggering.
Energy trade body looks to influence new UK Gov with ‘must commit to’ manifesto
A new green energy manifesto released by a Scottish trade body has put a range of measures before the next UK Government in an effort to boost renewable energy development.
Scots ‘more aware’ of energy sustainability due to climate concerns, new poll finds
Nearly half of all people living in Scotland are more conscious of the need for energy sustainability due to climate change, a new poll has found.
Scottish renewables firms exporting to more than 70 countries
More than 70 countries across the world are benefiting from Scotland's knowledge of renewable energy, a survey suggests.
‘We’re aware the clock is ticking’ on Brexit, Scottish Renewables boss says
A Scottish renewables trade body boss has admitted that the vote to leave the European Union came at an inopportune moment for the sector.
Need for more women in renewables sector, trade body chief warns
Scotland’s renewable energy sector needs to “increase the number of women” in its ranks, the head of an energy trade body has warned.
Renewables ‘key’ to Scottish Government £1.5bn infrastructure hike, says trade body chief
A renewable energy trade body chief has said the sector "can be key" to the country's future, as first minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a £1.5 billion increase in infrastructure spending today.
Scottish Renewables chief welcomes government budget
Claire Mack, chief executive of Scottish Renewables, has said that she welcomes the Scottish Government's commitment to renewable energy.