Energy
Report presents options for long-term future of Grangemouth
Published 1 week ago
Plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth have been stepped up as a feasibility study sets out nine options for its future.
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Former New Cumnock coal mine seeks new identity as windfarm
Published 1 week ago
Scottish renewables developer OnPath Energy is inviting a local community to help shape a new wind farm in Cumnock and Doon Valley, starting by giving it a name, inspired by the area’s mining history.
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£10m public investment planned for Port of Nigg renewables project
Published 1 week ago
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has approved up to £10 million to support development of the Port of Nigg’s Inner East Quay, which will result in the creation of a new heavy-duty quayside and the introduction of roll-on roll-off capability.
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Edinburgh event showcases Scotland’s investment proposition
Published 1 week ago
The Scottish Government is hosting a major investment event in Edinburgh today aimed at unlocking new private investment in the country’s rapidly growing offshore wind industry.
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Business leaders unite in call for UK government action on Acorn Carbon Capture
Published 2 weeks ago
Some of the biggest names from Scotland’s business community have united in a plea to the UK government, urging immediate support for the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Aberdeenshire.
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RES expresses disappointment at Cairnmore Hill Wind Farm refusal
Published 2 weeks ago
A Caithness wind farm has been turned down for the second time by The Highland Council under delegated powers despite the reduced scheme being sited in a wind farm search area.
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Green hydrogen facility planned to decarbonise Moray distilleries
Published 3 weeks ago
Storegga has submitted a planning application to Moray Council for the development of a green hydrogen facility aimed at helping to decarbonise local distilleries and support the wider drive to sustainable energy solutions.
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Plans lodged for Borders battery energy storage system
Published 3 weeks ago
RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit for its 150MW Bishops Dal battery energy storage system proposal, located between Leitholm and Birgham in the Scottish Borders.
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Shetland to explore potential for renewable energy-powered district heating
Published 3 weeks ago
Engineering consulting group COWI has been appointed by Shetland Islands Council to conduct a Feasibility Study and Concept Design (RIBA Stage 2) to explore the potential for an innovative district heating scheme in Brae.
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Hydrogen ‘not cost effective’ for home heating, First Minister warned
Published 3 weeks ago
A coalition of housing, environmental, fuel poverty, consumer and industry organisations has warned First Minister John Swinney against the use of hydrogen for domestic heating which it claims is “neither cost-effective nor efficient”.
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Apatura secures new 400MW battery storage site near Stirling
Published 1 month ago
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has secured planning permission for a new 400 megawatt (MW) capacity Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Denny near the village of Plean, five miles south-east of the city of Stirling.
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Sidara revives Wood Group bid amid financial turbulence
Published 1 month ago
Shares in Aberdeen-based energy services firm Wood Group experienced a significant surge after confirming a renewed takeover approach from Dubai’s Sidara.
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Orkney backs £50m wind farm project at Quanterness but Hoy development paused
Published 1 month ago
Councillors in Orkney have unanimously approved plans for a £50 million six-turbine wind farm at Quanterness, west of Kirkwall.
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New fast-track grid connections system unveiled by Ofgem
Published 1 month ago
Radical reform to fast-track cheaper, cleaner power plugging into the electricity grid is one step closer to becoming a reality, Ofgem has announced.
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UK government commits £200m for Grangemouth industrial transformation
Published 1 month ago
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged £200 million from the National Wealth Fund to revitalise the Grangemouth site, set for refinery closure this summer.
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