Fate of huge Scottish wind projects decided by UK Government today
The fate of billions of pounds worth of renewables projects will be determined today as the results of the third offshore wind auction round are announced.
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SSE’s £260m Orkney energy transmission link given go-ahead by Ofgem
A planned £260 million transmission link from the Orkney to the mainland has been given the go-ahead by Ofgem following a consultation.
SSE confirm Ovo deal is part of business shift toward renewable energy
SSE has confirmed that the sale of its supply business to Ovo Energy for £500m is part of a strategy to shift its focus towards low carbon energy.
SSE to sell energy supply arm to Ovo Group for £500m
Energy giant SSE has announced it will sell off its supply arm to Ovo Group for £500 million.
Scot Gov launches £1m floating wind funding pot
The Carbon Trust has announced the launch of a £1 million Scottish Government funding pot for the development of floating offshore wind technology.
Second attempt for wind farm bid
Revised plans for a wind farm near Lairg have been tabled, four years after being rejected by the Scottish Government.
Orsted rejected on wind farm extension as several UK projects get go-ahead
Danish offshore wind giant Orsted has seen its plans to extend its Race Bank project blocked by the UK Crown Estate as the regulative body allowed several other developments to increase their size.
SSE plans to power millions of Scottish homes with clutch of giant wind farms
The developer of Scotland's biggest wind farm has confirmed that it plans to power millions of homes by building a clutch of giant wind projects off the east coast of Scotland.
Exclusive: Millions in wind farm funds go to north and north-east
The lion’s share of a multi-million community fund generated by a Scottish wind farm giant has been spent in the north and north-east, according to a new report.
Power cuts and minor injuries reported after power station demolished
The demolition of a coal-fired power station where four workers were killed caused a power cut affecting about 40,000 people, energy firm SSEN said.
SSE in talks to sell its domestic energy business
Perth-based energy giant SSE has confirmed it is in talks with a rival firm about selling its domestic energy business.
SSE looks to Scottish islands to change energy distribution
The Western Isles and Skye are to be used as the location for a pilot project aiming to make a fundamental change in how electricity is distributed in Scotland.
Climate protestors target SSE and Drax sites over gas plant plans
Protesters have targeted two energy companies over developing new gas power stations which they say spell "climate disaster".
Prince Charles opens Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
HRH the Duke of Rothesay opened Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm in Wick yesterday, calling it an “engineering feat”.
SSE making ‘good progress’ despite falling renewables production
Power company SSE has held firm on its targets for the year despite reporting a dip in customer numbers and the amount of renewable energy it produced in the past three months.
UK wind boss resigns from director role
A director of Greencoat UK Wind has tendered his resignation from the company.
‘Increase cap’ on offshore wind power, SSE tells UK Government
Energy firm SSE has written to the UK Government asking it to increase its cap on the offshore wind power allowance.
Household energy bills increase by £1.2bn six months
Households across the country have seen a combined £1.2 billion added to energy bills thanks to 42 price rises in the six months since the Government's flagship price cap was supposed to end rip-off bills, new research has found.
Closure of coal-fired power station announced
One of the UK's biggest energy firms is to close its last coal-fired power station, threatening the loss of almost 160 jobs.
Building Beatrice ‘undoubtedly a proud moment’, project boss says
Building one of Scotland’s largest infrastructure projects hasn’t been easy, yet Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm boss Steven Wilson said finishing it virtually problem-free as “undoubtedly the proudest moment” of his career.
Western Isles energy boosted thanks to £3.8m SSE investment
Energy firm SSE has announced that energy to the Western Isles has received a boost thanks to a £3.8 million network investment.
Customers should be ‘compensated’ for £24bn energy overcharge
Consumers should be compensated after being overcharged for their utilities by more than £20 billion due to regulator errors, Citizens Advice says.
Safety watchdog slams SSE over potential for ‘jet fire’ at gas facility
SSE has been condemned by the safety watchdog over the potential for a “jet fire” to occur at a gas storage facility.
SSE ‘taking active steps’ to sell off North Sea gas business
SSE has announced it is “taking active steps” to sell off its North Sea gas production business as it focusses on renewable energy sources.
Energy sector ‘gone backwards’ on gender balance since 2018, says report
The energy sector has “gone backwards” on gender balance since last year, according to a new report on the country’s top 80 companies.