Renewables

Protesters outside the proposed site for a new coal mine near Whitehaven, Cumbria

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Coal power stations to be banned in UK in bid to tackle pollution

The new subsea cable will run between Hunterston in Ayrshire to Kilroot in Northern Ireland

The new subsea cable will run between Hunterston in Ayrshire to Kilroot in Northern Ireland

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Ofgem approves subsea electricity cable between Scotland and Northern Ireland

New analysis has claimed grid upgrades would wipe out any potential benefits to zonal pricing

New analysis has claimed grid upgrades would wipe out any potential benefits to zonal pricing

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Energy firms say zonal pricing wouldn't lead to cheaper bills in Scotland

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

The Grangemouth oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

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Simon Forrest: We are at risk of repeating past mistakes on Scottish industry

Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation is one of the columnists joining the team

Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation is one of the columnists joining the team

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The National launches energy-focused series led by top Scottish engineers

The Highland Council has passed a motion expecting greater public clarity on renewables projects

The Highland Council has passed a motion expecting greater public clarity on renewables projects

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'Local communities have spoken': Looking at the big picture on Highland energy

Aurora Energy Services has launched an integrated service for oil and gas companies

Aurora Energy Services has launched an integrated service for oil and gas companies

Scottish-based energy firm launches renewable service creating 30 new jobs

Highview Power hand-out image of what the new power plant facility in Ayrshire will look like

Highview Power hand-out image of what the new power plant facility in Ayrshire will look like

Renewable energy

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John Swinney hails plan to build 'world's largest liquid air energy site' in Scotland

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (right) with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, during a visit to St Fergus Gas Terminal, a clean power facility in Aberdeenshire. Picture date: Friday November 17, 2023..

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (right) with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, during a visit to St Fergus Gas Terminal, a clean power facility in Aberdeenshire. Picture date: Friday November 17, 2023..

Renewable energy

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Richard Walker: Scottish cringe is being used by UK to plunder our resources

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

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John Swinney: Scotland's north east must become powerhouse of renewables revolution

Rachel Fletcher, director of regulation at Octopus Energy

Rachel Fletcher, director of regulation at Octopus Energy

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Sweden shows energy overhaul could boost Scottish economy, says Octopus Energy boss

Kate Forbes has said the energy bill disparity 'is an absolute shocker'

Kate Forbes has said the energy bill disparity 'is an absolute shocker'

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'Greatest injustice of our day’: Kate Forbes slams high Highlands and Islands bills

The committee took place on Tuesday morning, with Stephen Flynn putting questions to Juergen Maier

The committee took place on Tuesday morning, with Stephen Flynn putting questions to Juergen Maier

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GB Energy chief squirms as Stephen Flynn questions bills scheme

CCS is a controversial technology which has been criticised by environmental campaigners

CCS is a controversial technology which has been criticised by environmental campaigners

real scottish politics

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Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer seems to have conveniently left out Scotland, again

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said despite efforts to find a solution to the problem, mobile fishing, and floating offshore wind farms “are simply not able to co-exist”

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said despite efforts to find a solution to the problem, mobile fishing, and floating offshore wind farms “are simply not able to co-exist”

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Giant floating wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland's fishing sector, says expert

Simon Howie is to be powered by renewables with its latest installations

Simon Howie is to be powered by renewables with its latest installations

Renewable energy

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Scottish butchers to be powered by renewables with new wind and solar installations

The lobby group secured the event after paying £700 to sponsor the conference lunch

The lobby group secured the event after paying £700 to sponsor the conference lunch

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'Democracy is not for sale': Anger over Scottish Greens champagne reception

The majority of energy transported by the Eastern Green Link 2 project will flow from Scotland to England

The majority of energy transported by the Eastern Green Link 2 project will flow from Scotland to England

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Work begins on energy 'super highway' between Scotland and England

Just Transition can 'benefit local communities across Scotland' – new report

Just Transition can 'benefit local communities across Scotland' – new report

Just Transition

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Shetland's energy transition 'provides lessons for whole of Scotland' – new report

Robert Gordon University and Sustainable Solutions IR Ltd have teamed up to research the production of hydrogen from waste heat

Robert Gordon University and Sustainable Solutions IR Ltd have teamed up to research the production of hydrogen from waste heat

Scottish university to play leading role in hydrogen production

MP marks milestone for North Kyle wind farm in East Ayrshire as the first wind turbines are installed at the former open cast coal site

MP marks milestone for North Kyle wind farm in East Ayrshire as the first wind turbines are installed at the former open cast coal site

Renewable energy

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Milestone hailed for one of UK’s biggest onshore windfarms

The opinion poll indicated that support for onshore windfarms overwhelmingly outnumbered the opposition to them

The opinion poll indicated that support for onshore windfarms overwhelmingly outnumbered the opposition to them

Renewable energy

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Scots overwhelmingly support further green energy developments

Nuclear power is hugely less efficient in tackling carbon emissions and is more expensive, experts have said

Nuclear power is hugely less efficient in tackling carbon emissions and is more expensive, experts have said

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No case at all for nuclear power in Scotland, group of international experts say

A minister has said green hydrogen will play a crucial role in Scotland's future economy

A minister has said green hydrogen will play a crucial role in Scotland's future economy

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Scottish Government announces millions in funding for green hydrogen projects

Scotland's renewable resources were described as the

Scotland's renewable resources were described as the

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

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Major business leader says Scotland's resources are 'golden ticket for UK growth'

Community power generation projects across Scotland will benefit from the funding

Community power generation projects across Scotland will benefit from the funding

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Innovative energy projects across Scotland to benefit from £1.5m grant

A total of 37 renewable projects were commissioned in Scotland

A total of 37 renewable projects were commissioned in Scotland

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The three Scottish offshore wind farms awarded new contracts

The Scottish Greens published a policy paper which outlines proposals for Scotland to accelerate its climate action

The Scottish Greens published a policy paper which outlines proposals for Scotland to accelerate its climate action

Climate Emergency

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Scottish Government urged to have 'bold' climate action at heart of governing plans

The Viking Energy wind farm is based in the Shetland Islands

The Viking Energy wind farm is based in the Shetland Islands

Highlands & Islands

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Campaigners call for council to boycott wind farm celebrations on Scottish island

The new Viking Wind development has brought the UK's generating capacity over 30GW

The new Viking Wind development has brought the UK's generating capacity over 30GW

Renewable energy

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Scotland has enough wind capacity to power 13 MILLION homes as major milestone hit

The developer is now proposing 53 turbines, down from 62 in its original application, and a new wind farm layout

The developer is now proposing 53 turbines, down from 62 in its original application, and a new wind farm layout

Historic Environment Scotland

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Watchdog withdraws objection over plans for major wind farm

The oil industry shed 30% of its jobs between 2015 and 2022, despite being handed £20 billion more in subsidies than renewables

The oil industry shed 30% of its jobs between 2015 and 2022, despite being handed £20 billion more in subsidies than renewables

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Oil industry is gaslighting Britain - it's time to take back control from profiteers

A new 'super highway' between Scotland and England was approved this week

A new 'super highway' between Scotland and England was approved this week

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Energy experts give verdict on 'super highway' between Scotland and England

The local authority has submitted notifications of its plans to its north planning applications committee which will meet on Wednesday

The local authority has submitted notifications of its plans to its north planning applications committee which will meet on Wednesday

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Energy storage plants planned for multiple Highland sites

Ed Miliband (left) pictured with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre) and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Ed Miliband (left) pictured with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre) and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

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Stephen Flynn demands clarity from UK Government on carbon capture project

I instantly knew that every public affairs director in the oil, gas, renewables and nuclear sector would be on the phone to their lobbyists, one National reader writes

I instantly knew that every public affairs director in the oil, gas, renewables and nuclear sector would be on the phone to their lobbyists, one National reader writes

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Michael Shanks needs to keep this saying in mind in his new position

Scotland’s renewable energy industry must not be allowed to become a cash cow for the rest of the UK, as happened with our oil and gas

Scotland’s renewable energy industry must not be allowed to become a cash cow for the rest of the UK, as happened with our oil and gas

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Scotland’s story should not be one of missed opportunities and exploitation

Stock image of a sea-based wind farm

Stock image of a sea-based wind farm

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Consent bid for huge wind farm off Scotland's east coast

Greg Jackson said Scotland would have the cheapest electricity in Europe if regional pricing were introduced

Greg Jackson said Scotland would have the cheapest electricity in Europe if regional pricing were introduced

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Scotland could have 'cheapest electricity in Europe' with reform, says energy boss

The survey found that utility supply led the way in the number of projects secured

The survey found that utility supply led the way in the number of projects secured

Renewable energy

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Scotland wins record number of foreign investment projects, beating UK and Europe

4th July 1975: A fisherman attending to nets beside oil storage containers belonging to BP on the coast at Aberdeen

4th July 1975: A fisherman attending to nets beside oil storage containers belonging to BP on the coast at Aberdeen

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Kenny MacAskill: Just stopping oil will also stop Scotland's renewables future

The Edinburgh-based renewable firm, Edge Solutions, has developed a patented system, called Armour Edge

The Edinburgh-based renewable firm, Edge Solutions, has developed a patented system, called Armour Edge

Scottish wind firm specialists sign 'exclusive' 10-year supply agreement with INEOS

Edinburgh Council plans to transform part of the city’s largest brownfield site into a new development of more than 800 net zero homes

Edinburgh Council plans to transform part of the city’s largest brownfield site into a new development of more than 800 net zero homes

City of Edinburgh Council

£1.3bn sustainable coastal development in Scottish city reaches milestone

The new gas-fired electricity plant would be built alongside RWE's existing biomass facility

The new gas-fired electricity plant would be built alongside RWE's existing biomass facility

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German company submits plans for new gas-fired electricity plant in Scotland

Kane, who goes by Lady Carbisdale, fears the Labour Party’s election pitch for a Great British Energy investment vehicle to force through a renewable agenda and decarbonisation programme by 2030 could ruin that plan

Kane, who goes by Lady Carbisdale, fears the Labour Party’s election pitch for a Great British Energy investment vehicle to force through a renewable agenda and decarbonisation programme by 2030 could ruin that plan

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Martin Evan-Jones: Labour's GB Energy plan will kill Highland tourism

39 member states and 22 heads of state and government convened at the fourth International Conference on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda

39 member states and 22 heads of state and government convened at the fourth International Conference on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda

Climate Emergency

Tumasie Blair: Those on climate crisis frontline need more help from rich nations

Stephen Flynn accused Labour of paying 'little attention' to the north east

Stephen Flynn accused Labour of paying 'little attention' to the north east

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Stephen Flynn pans Labour over pledge Scottish Government are already delivering

Midlothian Council and Vattenfall Heat UK are aiming to have the first homes at the new Shawfair development ready to be powered by a national heat network by October

Midlothian Council and Vattenfall Heat UK are aiming to have the first homes at the new Shawfair development ready to be powered by a national heat network by October

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First homes soon to be connected to £30m low-carbon heating network

Peel Ports Clydeport has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire

Peel Ports Clydeport has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire

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Planning submitted for £150 million redevelopment of Scottish marine yard

Argyll and Bute Council officers had recommended that councillors agree that the authority would not object to the Scottish Government proposal for the structures

Argyll and Bute Council officers had recommended that councillors agree that the authority would not object to the Scottish Government proposal for the structures

Argyll and Bute

'Significant adverse effects': Proposed plans for wind turbines rejected by council

The Enabling Green Hydrogen Exports report commissioned by the Scottish Government analyses hydrogen production in Scotland and the demand for the green energy source in Germany

The Enabling Green Hydrogen Exports report commissioned by the Scottish Government analyses hydrogen production in Scotland and the demand for the green energy source in Germany

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Scotland can meet Germany's demand for green hydrogen, new report finds

Scotland's carbon footprint has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1998

Scotland's carbon footprint has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1998

ACES Academies Trust

Scotland’s carbon footprint down to lowest since records began, according to new data

Political decisions rather than market forces will influence the size of the workforce in offshore energy, a new report has found

Political decisions rather than market forces will influence the size of the workforce in offshore energy, a new report has found

UK running out of options for offshore energy ‘just transition’, says report

Mighty Earth has written to Scottish Net Zero and Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan claiming that Red Rock Power is 'unfit' to bid for new wind farm leases

Mighty Earth has written to Scottish Net Zero and Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan claiming that Red Rock Power is 'unfit' to bid for new wind farm leases

Call for Edinburgh firm linked to orangutan row to be barred from renewable leases