Scottish firm hails launch of the world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine a success
An Orkney firm has successfully launched the world's most powerful tidal turbine.
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Bottlenecks at Scottish ports could hamper offshore wind growth, warns industry leader
Scotland’s lofty offshore wind aspirations could be stifled as companies jostle for position at the country’s ports, an industry expert has warned.
Scottish Renewables appoints Emma Harrick to newly created supply chain role
Trade body Scottish Renewables has appointed Emma Harrick to its newly created role of energy transition and supply chain manager.
UK offshore wind sector predicts 43,000 new jobs, £60billion investment by 2026
The number of jobs in the UK offshore wind industry will swell by more than 43,000 within the next five years, according to a new report.
Threshold for ScotWind bids increased ten-fold after Big Oil splashes cash
Scotland has given a ten-fold increase to maximum bids for its offshore wind auction, ScotWind, after Big Oil flexed its financial muscles last month.
Sturgeon says Holyrood committed to offshore wind growth despite ‘deeply unwelcome’ leasing delay
Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged the latest delay to Scotland's offshore wind leasing round was “deeply unwelcome” among renewables investors and developers.
While Scotland is windy, not everything blows our way
The past decade has been a tough one for Scotland’s offshore wind sector.
Further ScotWind delay would have ‘damaging consequences’, Scottish Renewables warns
A further delay to the ScotWind leasing round risks the loss of billions of pounds of investment, a leading trade body has warned.
Scottish Renewables announces new chairman
Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of Adam Morrison as its new chairman.
Outdated model holds energy ambition back
In 1992, the UK’s energy system was a very different place.
Crown Estate Scotland delays ScotWind deadline, sparks fears ‘goalposts will be moved’
The closing date for ScotWind applications has been pushed back in order to carry out a review of the “option structure” for the leasing process.
New directors join Scottish Renewables’ board
Industry body Scottish Renewables has appointed two new directors to its board, with a third re-elected for a second term.
Oil and gas contributed £9bn to Scottish economy in 2019, according to Annual Energy Statement
The oil and gas industry contributed £9 billion in gross value added to the Scottish economy last year, more than 5% of GDP.
Renewables industry recognised at virtual Scottish Green Energy Awards
A project helping to alleviate fuel poverty in Orkney and a wildlife reserve in the Highlands were among the winners at Scottish Renewable’s flagship award ceremony.
New report examines positive impact of onshore wind on peatland
A new report setting out the how onshore wind projects in Scotland have contributed to the restoration and promotion of peatland has been released.
Scotland facing renewables ‘planning logjam’, according to new report
Scotland is facing a “planning logjam” which could jeopardise the country’s 2045 net zero targets, according to new research.
Renewable energy industry calls for Scotland to establish a Net-zero Energy Commission
The next Scottish Government should establish a Net-zero Energy Commission to provide the country with a national pathway which would bring society together as it works towards a greener future, Scottish Renewables says.
Scottish Government accused of being ‘deliberately misleading’ over Contracts for Difference criticism
A leading union has accused the Scottish Government of being “deliberately misleading” after it indicated that Westminster was to blame for supply chain firms north of the border missing out on offshore wind contracts.
Leading industry body calls for Ofgem to ‘deliver, not delay, net zero’
Ofgem must help “deliver, not delay, net zero” in its final price control determinations, a leading industry body has warned.
Energy transition offers lifeline to declining coastal communities
The harsh reality facing many coastal communities up and down the UK today gives a sad irony to the iconic music hall song “I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside”.
Renewables industry reacts to Johnson’s ‘green industrial revolution’ pledge
The renewables industry has been reacting to the prime minister’s commitment to implement a “green industrial revolution” that will generate hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Proposed change to Scottish planning policy branded ‘retrograde step’ by leading renewables body
Scottish Government proposals to remove support for sustainable developments from planning policy has been branded a “retrograde step” by a leading industry body.
Financial impact of Covid-19 could leave governments unable to finance energy transition
Lord Ian Duncan has raised concerns that a lack of money post-Covid could leave governments unable to make the policy interventions needed to drive the energy transition.
Scottish Government announces £100m Green Jobs Fund
The Scottish Government has unveiled a £100million Green Jobs Fund as the country aims to make a low-carbon recovery from Covid-19.
Three-quarters of Scots oil workers considering retraining, claims Scottish Renewables
More than three-quarters of Scots oil workers are considering retraining for the energy transition, according to a new claim from Scottish Renewables.