MPs to debate tidal energy future
Westminster politicians will debate the future of the marine renewables industry next month – as the government’s net-zero energy goals butt against growing concerns that fishing…
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Power cuts in South Mainland due to fault with overhead network
Power cuts in the South Mainland have been caused by a fault with the overhead network.
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Two turbines proposed for Sullom Voe Terminal
Two turbines are planned for Sullom Voe Terminal.
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SSEN announces plans for 1,000 homes in north of Scotland – but none for Shetland … yet
SSEN has announced plans for 1,000 new homes in the north of Scotland – but none so far in Shetland.
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POLL: Can offshore wind co-exist with fishing industry?
Politicians and industry representatives debated the impact of offshore wind on the fishing sector over recent days.
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Former Archbishop of Canterbury among 250 signatories of open letter calling on prime minister to ‘pull the plug’ on Rosebank
More than 250 organisations and people – including a former Archbishop of Canterbury – have signed a letter urging the prime minister to “pull the
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MSP makes social tariff call as energy costs rise
Calls for a social tariff to be introduced were made by a regional MSP, amid increases in the cost of fuel. SNP representative Emma Roddick…
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SSEN to reveal details of future energy infrastructure plans ahead of formal applications
Energy bosses are to meet with community leaders next week to share details about future infrastructure projects.
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Shetland scientists investigate complex challenges facing world’s most powerful tidal turbine
Marine scientists carried out studies on the world’s most powerful tidal turbine to investigate its interaction with wildlife and the environment.
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Urea blending facility planned to help power station reduce emissions
The operator of Lerwick Power Station has lodged plans for a “urea blending” facility to help reduce emissions.
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Energy firm ‘exploring potential’ of windfarm at Sullom Voe Terminal
The operator of Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) is “exploring the potential” of a windfarm at the site.
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Political leader uses Viking celebration speech to call for fairer energy system
The SIC’s political leader has used her Viking celebration speech to call for change and a fairer system.
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Greens say SSE acting like a ‘pirate’ after reportedly earning £10m from Viking windfarm in just one month
Shetland Greens have accused SSE of acting like a “pirate” after it emerged it is selling electricity from the Viking Energy windfarm at three times
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POLL: Should Rosebank go ahead?
Campaigners were celebrating this week after the UK government announced it would not challenge the judicial review brought against the Rosebank oil and gas development.
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