More onshore wind development ‘not right for England’, Government says
Westminster has said that more onshore wind development is "not right for England" as public opinion in favour of the technology has soared in the UK.
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New poll shows ‘highest ever’ UK public support for onshore wind
Onshore wind has hit its "highest ever" level of public support, according to a new UK Government poll.
‘Pace and purpose’ needed for Scottish renewables supply chain boom, unions warn
A sense of "pace and purpose" is required to ensure Scotland doesn't miss out on a renewable energy supply chain boom, according to two trade unions ahead of a Holyrood committee roundtable meeting today.
Group to push for more UK floating wind projects
Energy firms including Shell and Equinor have joined a new group to push for further deployment of floating offshore wind technology in the UK.
Scottish coastal areas to ‘benefit greatly’ from wind sector deal
The organisation behind the UK Government's offshore wind sector deal said Scottish coastal regions will "benefit greatly" from increased employment.
Scottish tidal sector ‘at tipping point’, renewables policy chief says
The Scottish tidal energy sector is at a “tipping point” in its efforts to reach full commercialisation, a trade body boss has revealed.
‘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.
UK onshore wind faces ‘almost total shutdown’, Scottish trade body says
The UK onshore wind sector faces "almost total shutdown" unless support is increased, according to a Scottish renewable energy trade body.
Renewables trade body appoints new directors as vice chairman steps down
A Scottish renewable energy trade body has announced the appointment of four new directors as its vice-chairman steps down from the role.
Dismay from local politicians over number of windfarm applications
Grampian and Highlands politicians have hit out at the Scottish Government after it was revealed more than half of the country's windfarm applications are on their patch.
Year of highs and lows for dynamic renewables industry
It’s a cliché to say that the past year has been one of highs and lows, but in a dynamic industry like renewables it’s a statement that’s rarely wrong.
Energy minister fumes at UK over scrapping of green subsidies
The UK Government's cancellation of the domestic solar export tariff has been called a "sophisticated rip-off" by industry bodies, with Scottish projects "particularly hard-hit".
Marine energy should be ‘prioritised’ in Scot Gov draft budget, trade body says
The Scottish marine energy sector should be "prioritised" in the Scottish Government's draft budget, according to a renewables trade body.
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.
Offshore wind sector deal in ‘final stages’
Energy minister Claire Perry has revealed the offshore wind sector deal is in the “final stages” of being agreed.
Consign coal power ‘to the dustbin of history’, urges Scottish renewables body
A Scottish renewables trade body has urged the country's government to consign coal power "to the dustbin of history" if it wants to meet climate and health targets.
Survey finds majority of rural Scots back onshore wind
The majority of rural Scots back the use of onshore wind energy, a new survey has indicated.
‘Message couldn’t be clearer’ to invest, says solar chief on IPCC report
The "message couldn't be clearer" for government to invest in wind and solar, a renewables chief has warned in response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.
Events set to energise Aberdeen’s renewables sector
This month, RenewableUK, Scottish Renewables and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) are joining forces to bring two events to the UK’s energy capital at the AECC in Aberdeen – Floating Offshore Wind 2018, and Cables 2018.
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.
Trade bodies hit out at UK Government as onshore wind farm numbers set to plummet
Renewable energy trade bodies have hit out at UK Government policy, as new data suggests that onshore windfarm numbers are set to plummet over the next four years.
Scottish renewables will be hit hard by ‘crippling tariff cuts’, warns trade body
A senior policy manager at industry trade body Scottish Renewables has warned that the UK Government decision to introduce further "crippling tariff cuts" will hit hard.
Scottish renewable energy awards calls for nominations
The Scottish Green Energy Awards has announced today that it is open for nominations.
Scottish renewables firms forced into ‘liquidation’ by government decision
Some small Scottish renewable firms were “forced into liquidation” yesterday by the UK Government’s decision to shutdown the Feed-in-Tariff scheme, according to an industry body.
Scottish onshore wind ‘held back’ by UK planning restrictions, commission finds
The National Infrastructure Commission has said that Scottish onshore wind is being "held back" by UK planning restrictions largely defined by communities in England.