Money flowing for wind power
Scotland's offshore wind developers have invested about £165million in projects around the country to date, industry figures show.
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Braer disaster reminder of constant need for vigilance
The 20th anniversary of a major oil spill in Scottish waters is a reminder of the need to be vigilant about environmental and safety issues in the North Sea. That was the message from Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead yesterday as he highlighted the fate of the tanker Braer, which ran aground off Shetland in January 1993. The disaster caused 85,000 tonnes of oil to pour into the sea, making it one of the world's biggest oil spills.
Hunt for Scotland’s future marine renewables experts
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Power giants relaxed about debate
Two international energy giants said the debate over Scotland's constitutional future is not affecting their investment plans.
Historic marine power deals signed
Marine energy development took a historic step forward yesterday with the announcement of the successful bidders for the world's first wave and tidal leasing scheme.
Carbon Trust grant boost for Orkney project
Hammerfest Strom UK has received a £3.9million grant from the Carbon Trust for construction and testing of a one-megawatt (MW) tidalpower device at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney.
Oil cash ‘should benefit all Scots’
SHETLAND Islands Council has backed calls for Scotland to get a share of North Sea oil revenues.
Renewable energy policy ‘in shreds’
THE government faced an accusation last night that Scotland's renewable energy policy was "in shreds".