Energy leaders welcome UK plans for emissions trading scheme post-Brexit
Energy sector leaders have welcomed the UK Government’s intention to replace an EU emissions-busting scheme with its own version which “goes further” on reductions.
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Big energy firms urge UK Government to deliver clean recovery plan
A number of top UK-based energy firms have urged Westminster to deliver a clean Covid-19 recovery plan.
Plans for ‘crucial’ Shetland renewable energy power link disputed by local campaigners
Plans for a giant power cable linking Shetland to the Scottish mainland are “crucial” to ensure security of the islands long-term energy supply, according to the firm behind the proposal.
Unions urge UK to reform green subsidies amid fears of fresh BiFab snub
Unions have urged Scottish Secretary Alister Jack MP to help create "desperately needed" jobs in the UK renewables sector by pushing Westminster to reform subsidy schemes for wind farms.
SSE asks Boris to ‘green light’ low carbon investment
Scottish energy firm SSE has written to the prime minister with a “greenprint” to rebuild the UK economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
SSE argues to defer ‘unprecedented’ £500m Covid-19 bill
SSE has argued for the deferment of a £500 million industry bill caused by a lack of energy demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
2,600 jobs to go after OVO buys SSE Energy Services
More than 2,000 employees of energy supplier SSE are set to lose their jobs as new owner Ovo announced sweeping redundancies across its business.
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 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.
SSEN to ‘connect’ with north-east elderly customers during coronavirus crisis
Members of SSEN’s Connections teams are joining colleagues from across the business to offer a ‘friendly ear’ to over-75s on the Priority Services Register (PSR).
Power to the People: Keeping the lights on at Peterhead Power Station
While many jobs can be done remotely, operating a power station is still a hands-on job for workers at Peterhead Power Station - and keeping the lights on is critical.
Mainland link approval forces giant Shetland wind project to show ‘sufficient evidence’ of plans
A giant Shetland wind farm project has received a significant shot in the arm after an energy regulator said it is ready to rubber stamp proposals for an energy link with mainland Scotland.
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.
Share of renewable energy production hits record high in Scotland
North-east facility ranked Scotland’s prime culprit harming air quality
A north-east power station has topped the list of Scotland’s air polluters, but bosses insist a sharp rise in toxic fumes was caused by freezing weather.
Total looks to bid for stake in £5.7bn SSE Scottish wind project
French oil company Total SA is among the final bidders for a stake in an offshore wind farm that may cost more than £5.7 billion to develop and operate, according to people familiar with the matter.
Millions of trees felled to make way for north of Scotland wind farms
Almost seven million trees have been felled in the north of Scotland to make way for onshore wind farms since the year 2000, according to new figures.
‘Weaknesses’ in renewables market sink Subsea 7 to a loss
Subsea 7 has sank to a loss due to ‘weaknesses’ and reduced activity in the renewables and heavy lift markets.
Oil firms banking on hydrogen and CCUS due to climate ‘pressure’, Deloitte boss claims
Oil and gas firms will still look to invest in hydrogen and carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) technology despite no government subsidy due to climate change "pressure", according to Deloitte partner Daniel Grosvenor.
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.
New £1.2m investment for Aberdeen energy upgrade
A million pound investment in Aberdeen’s electricity network will help restore light after a blackout for one area of the Granite City.
Scottish plan to be turbine monopiles construction hub ‘really big ask’, expert says
New proposals to make Scotland a monopile construction hub for future UK-wide offshore wind projects has been branded “a really big ask” by a UK renewable energy expert.
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.