Axis unveils seven steps to energy industry equality
Seven initiatives to help energy industry businesses increase the diversity of their workforce were unveiled at an event in Aberdeen.
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Beauly-Denny power line has had ‘no impact’ on property prices
House prices along the Beauly-Denny transmission line have grown at similar rates to others in the region, suggesting the project’s pylons have had minimal negative effects on property values, new research has said.
Aberdeen’s Verlume takes top SME gong at first ever awards dedicated to Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain
Scottish Renewables-backed awards showcase the cutting-edge excellence that drives Scotland’s world-leading renewables industry.
Time to think big and secure Scotland’s clean energy supply chain
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told someone that we’re still not thinking big enough when it comes to offshore wind in Scotland.
Martin Lacey joins ‘fast-track’ Glen Earrach hydro scheme as support plan draws near
The pumped storage hydro specialist will lead the next stages of £2bn Glen Earrach Energy project on Loch Ness as the new UK government prepares funding framework for the autumn.
UK government announces onshore wind industry taskforce
The UK government has announced the creation of an Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce as part of efforts to double deployment by 2030.
Labour manifesto promises ‘phased and responsible’ North Sea transition
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
Renewable energy the ‘most important sector’ to NE Scotland’s economic future – Scottish Renewables
People in Scotland’s north east think renewable energy is the most important sector to the region’s economic future, a new poll by Scottish Renewables has revealed.
Five things we learned from Offshore Wind Conference 2024
With discussions spanning consenting, finance and policy across the offshore wind space, here are our key takeaways from this week’s major conference in Glasgow.
First Minister hints at Scottish ports investment for offshore wind growth
Humza Yousaf announces three projects will move to second stage of offshore wind Strategic Investment Model.
‘Big week for Scotland’ as offshore wind event kicks off in Glasgow
Scottish Renewables looks to bring government and industry together at a major offshore wind conference in Glasgow this week, with finance and consenting high on the agenda.
ScottishPower kickstarts “largest overhaul” of electricity grid since its inception
ScottishPower has unveiled £5.4 billion of contract opportunities as it kickstarts the "largest overhaul of the grid since its inception".
New figures show nearly 43,000 jobs supported by Scottish renewables
The clean energy industry supported the equivalent of just under 43,000 Scottish jobs in 2021, according to new estimates published by Scottish Renewables.
Tory immigration proposals pose ‘very real impact’ for energy labour market
Only three of the top 10 most popular energy roles typically filled by overseas recruits have an average salary above the proposed new minimum threshold.
Scottish Renewables says action needed to maintain UK position as ‘world leader’
Scottish Renewables is calling on the UK government to take urgent action to maintain the country's position as a 'world leader' in renewables.
‘Billions’ of investment threatened by two-year delay to Scottish Energy Strategy
Renewables advocates say a two-year delay to the Scottish Government’s key plans for energy and just transition is putting billions of pounds of investment at risk.
Scottish Renewables urges governments to tell public why grid changes are needed
The trade body, Scottish Renewables has urged the UK and Scottish governments to explain to the public why a "once-in-a-generation electricity network expansion" is needed.
Trade bodies urge ‘accelerated’ investment in hydro storage
Renewables trade bodies have written to the Prime Minister calling on the government to “urgently” support the deployment of long-duration electricity storage such as pumped hydro.
Brian Wilson: Calling for a ‘route map’ for the renewables supply chain
Keith Anderson, chief executive of Scottish Power, was on the radio the other day and I almost cheered.
Energy sector calls for CfD reform amid strike price ‘race to the bottom’
Energy sector representatives have written to the government warning that a focus on price alone in procuring new renewables capacity risks a “race to the bottom”.
Energy bodies warn green growth at ‘severe risk’ without new support
A group of trade associations from across the energy sector have written to the Chancellor urging him to prioritise incentives for green growth as part of the Spring Budget.
Developers battling issues at major Scottish floating wind farm
Work is still ongoing to iron out issues at the world’s largest floating wind farm, well over a year since it became fully operational.
ScotWind will be turning point in Scotland’s chequered offshore wind past, says FM
Nicola Sturgeon delivered her vision for Scotland’s offshore wind sector in front of industry leaders in Glasgow yesterday.
Offshore wind a chance to ‘reverse multi-generational’ Highlands skills exodus
A business chief delivered a rousing speech on the potential for offshore wind to revitalise the Highlands and Islands during a major industry event on Wednesday.
Scotland unveils plan for onshore wind ramp up by 2030
Scotland will deploy a "minimum" of 20GW by 2030.