Challenger brands dominate Which? energy supplier survey
Challenger brands to Britain's biggest energy firms have cemented their place at the top of the rankings in an annual customer satisfaction survey.
SSE
SSE announces plans to axe Peterhead Power Station jobs
Energy giant SSE has announced it is slashing jobs at a north-east power station following years of uncertainty.
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.
How second industrial revolution was cast to the wind
On the Friday before Christmas, the last of 140 workers at the Arnish fabriction yard on Lewis were paid off.
Failed suppliers, a price cap and the fall of the Big Six
After nine failed suppliers, major takeovers and a price cap on bills, the energy sector has faced another bruising year which seemed to mark, once and for all, the end of the Big Six.
Renewables should be high on new UK government’s agenda as climate conference beckons – SSE
Jim Smith, Managing Director of SSE Renewables, calls on the UK Government to recognise the unique opportunity of COP26 and help shape the climate change fight.
‘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.
‘Clarity’ needed from new UK Gov on Brexit ‘risk’ to Scottish renewables sector
Scotland's renewable energy sector needs "clarity" from the new-look UK government about the potential "risks" posed by Brexit, according to industry bosses.
Perth-based SSE given approval for £500m sale of domestic energy business to Ovo
The sale of SSE’s domestic energy business to a rival has been cleared by the competitions watchdog.
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.
SSEN submits multi-billion business plan for north of Scotland
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has submitted a north of Scotland business plan that will look to slash emissions and connect north-east wind farms over five years.
Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm and Wheelhouse scoop Green Energy Award gongs
The north of Scotland was recognised as a renewable energy powerhouse last night as the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm was handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry
SSE pledges to support Armed Forces with work after service
Renewables firm SSE has pledged to support ex-service personnel who are considering a future career in the energy sector.
‘Ground-breaking’ new CCS charter agreed by Scot Gov and oil sector
A “ground-breaking” agreement on carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) has been reached today between a group North Sea oil industry backers and the Scottish Government.
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.
SSE swings to profit in first half
SSE swung from a £285 million pre-tax loss in the first six months of 2018 into a £129 million profit this year, the company said on Wednesday in the first results since selling its energy supply arm to challenger brand Ovo, a deal which will be completed early next year.
First power for the world’s most powerful turbine ‘incredible milestone’
Dogger Bank Wind Farms, SSE Renewables and Equinor’s joint venture, is a pioneering offshore wind farm development.
CMA mulls probe into Ovo acquisition of SSE retail arm
The competition watchdog has said it is mulling an investigation into Ovo energy's acquisition of SSE's retail business.
Ofgem ‘unable to approve’ SSE plan for £709m Shetland transmission link
Ofgem has said it is "unable to approve" SSE Network’s current plans for a £709m subsea electricity link from Shetland to the Scottish mainland.
Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm shortlisted for three Scottish Green Energy Awards
The giant £2.6 billion Beatrice wind farm project in the Moray Firth has been shortlisted for three Scottish energy accolades.
Forth & Tay Offshore steering group looks to attract more wind investments
Offshore wind will provide opportunities in Scotland for generations to come, a Dundee meeting of the Forth & Tay Offshore Cluster heard yesterday.
Concerns over service to customers after 13 energy firms go bust
Energy customers have been warned to look further than "attention-grabbing" low tariffs following the failure of 13 firms since November.
Significant concerted action needed to address gender imbalance
The energy sector gender pay gap (GPG) remained relatively high last year thanks in part to the traditionally male-dominated oil and gas sector – but the changing nature of employment could offer the chance to change that.