Energy secretary considers isles visit
The secretary of state for energy and net zero will consider visiting the isles to see the potential for tidal stream power. Energy secretary Ed…
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Loganair green energy fund open to applications
Loganair is to distribute £30,000 to organisations across the areas it serves for renewable energy projects. Scottish organisations will see a further £10,000 of funding,…
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Scottish Greens’ ‘new deal’ aims to double nation’s onshore wind sector and create new jobs in Shetland
A Scottish Greens candidate in the upcoming elections has called for a “new deal” to expand and upgrade onshore wind sector.
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Yell windfarm consortium signs deal with Norwegian renewable energy firm Statkraft
The consortium behind a proposed windfarm in the north of Yell has signed a deal with a new development partner – the Norwegian energy company…
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Foula residents sign green energy pledge
Foula residents have signed a pledge to help them develop a cleaner energy system.
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Mossy Hill Windfarm – graphic shows the view from Bressay
The company behind the Mossy Hill Windfarm, which was approved by Shetland Islands Council last week, has issued an artist’s impression which shows the turbines…
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Ofgem provisionally approves 600MW cable
The long-awaited 600MW transmission link from Shetland to the mainland has been provisionally approved by Ofgem.
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Council will not object to Viking Energy proposal
Councillors have opted not to object to a proposal to increase the size of the turbines which will form the Viking Energy windfarm. This came…
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A meeting to determine whether the council will object to an application to increase the size of the turbines which would form the Viking Energy…
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Showcase event takes place for renewables
A host of opportunities are waiting for businesses keen to capitalise on the unfolding future of renewables in the isles.
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Bluemull tidal power scheme is ‘world first’
The company behind a renewable energy project in Bluemull Sound says it has reached “a world first” tying in tidal power with battery storage.
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Fair Isle switches on as new 24-hour electricity system unveiled
Fair Isle’s new energy system is officially unveiled today, with islands minister Paul Wheelhouse expected to give his full backing to the new technology which…
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Duncan urges pragmatic Brexit negotiaitions to avoid “pain” on both sides
The European Union and the United Kingdom must approach Brexit negotiations in a pragmatic fashion in order to avoid negative consequences for both sides. That…
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Support for large-scale cable offered by Ian Duncan during isles visit
Scotland Office Minister Lord Ian Duncan has weighed into the row surrounding Shetland’s future energy needs by backing the installation of a high-capacity inter-connector cable.
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