SSE awards more than half of £1m Covid-19 support fund
Energy firm SSE has awarded more than half it's £1 million support fund to communities across the UK and Ireland as part of the firm's Covid-19 response.
SSE renewables
SSE tables bid for new onshore Highland wind farm project
A Scottish renewable energy developer said it hopes to 'boost the local economy' with the additional of a new onshore wind farm n the Highlands.
Power to the people: Workers keep turbines spinning at Scotland’s largest wind farm during ‘unprecedented times’
While the Covid-19 pandemic has ground most of society to a crushing halt, Scotland’s essential services, supermarkets and homes still require abundant electricity.
No Covid-19 delay to offshore wind power auction delivery, UK Gov says
The UK Government timetable for its offshore wind power auction will not be delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Total’s Scottish offshore wind ‘bid’ sends ‘message’ to North Sea oil majors, top analyst says
News of a potential equity investment by French oil firm Total in a giant Scottish offshore wind project sends a “message” to other oil majors, a top energy analyst has said.
SSE wants local suppliers for Gordonbush Wind Farm extension
Onshore wind developer SSE Renewables has said it wants to "encourage" local suppliers and businesses to work on its new Gordonbush extension project.
SSE flicks electric switch with drive to get new EV van fleet on the road
Energy giant SSE has begun its shift from diesel and petrol to electric vans with the launch of a new fleet of low carbon vehicles.
Residents voice concern over Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm floating harbour plans
Plans to build a floating harbour in Ferryden have left residents fearing for their picturesque part of the harbour.
We need to address the offshore wind ‘elephant in the room’
I agree with Scottish Government Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse on many things: the imperative to tackle the UK and Scotland’s climate emergency; the essential role deploying renewables plays in doing so; and the crucial need to achieve this roll-out at the lowest cost possible to energy consumers.
SSE to start building first subsidy-free onshore wind farm in Highlands
Scottish renewable energy developer SSE Renewables has been given the green-light to begin construction on its first subsidy-free onshore wind farm in the Scottish Highlands.
North Sea wind projects ‘not enough’ to support Scottish supply chain, SSE boss warns
North Sea wind projects alone “will not support” a vibrant home supply chain and jobs, according to the boss of Scotland’s biggest offshore wind developer.
‘Second ever’ Scottish swordfish sighting at North Sea wind farm
Experts have made a rare sighting of a swordfish at what will become the largest wind farm in Scotland.
‘First spade in ground’ as construction starts on world’s largest wind farm
Renewable energy developer SSE has announced it has put the "first spade in the ground" at its North Sea Dogger Bank project - which will be the world's largest upon completion.
New offshore wind rules ‘unpleasant’ for developers but important, Wheelhouse says
A strict new rule change by the Scottish Government requires offshore wind farm developers to set out how they plan to create local jobs.
Scot Gov to impose local supply chain commitments on offshore wind developers
New rules set out by the Scottish Government will impose strict supply chain commitments on developers looking to build giant offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland.
Petrofac wins first Scottish wind farm supply work in ‘multi-million’ deal
An oilfield services firm with a major operating base in Aberdeen has bagged its first significant Scottish offshore wind contract in what is understood to be a multi-million deal.
SSE clears way for renewables with completion of £500m deal with Ovo Energy
UK energy giant SSE has confirmed it will complete the £500 million sale of its energy services arm to Ovo Energy today, clearing the way for the firm to focus on its renewable energy portfolio.
‘Evidence’ shows BiFab-targeted Scottish wind contract may go to China
Strong evidence emerged yesterday that a much sought after Scottish wind farm contract targeted by BiFab will be manufactured in China.
Offshore wind has ‘proven itself on every count’ with giant turbines on horizon
Yesterday, the inauguration of world’s most powerful turbine, GE’s Haliade-X, was held in Rotterdam.
SSE Renewables move into Europe’s growing onshore wind market
UK wind giant SSE has announced it will push into Europe's onshore wind market with a small number of new German projects through its subsidiary SSE Renewables.
Montrose port opens new £7.5m berth
Montrose Port has completed the latest stage of a infrastructure programme that has seen more than £20 million invested over the last decade.
SSE should have Greater Laggan sale wrapped up by March
Energy giant SSE should have the sale of its Greater Laggan Area gas assets wrapped up by March 2020, according to the company’s chief executive.
Low pay by Fugro ‘to be looked at’ by international policy group, union boss says
Inaccurate pay practices by an asset integrity contractor working in the North Sea are to be considered by a global policy think tank, according to a trade union boss.
Contractor in hot water for ‘mistakenly’ underpaying workers at giant Scottish wind project
An asset integrity firm with bases in Aberdeen has come under fire for claiming it “unintentionally” underpaid workers at a giant Scottish wind farm project.
SSE looks to entice Aberdeen oil and gas contractors with offshore wind work
Millions of pounds of potential work has been pitched to the Granite City’s oil and gas supply chain in an effort to bring companies in on a giant Scottish wind farm development.