Consultation is next step in vital renewable interconnector scheme
• Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission is to hold a public consultation on its plans to build an interconnector cable between Weisdale Voe and Caithness to
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Energy group to enter liquidation
Trade group Energy North which has several members in the isles has announced it is to go into liquidation.
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Renewable subsidy change will not affect isles
A government decision to bring forward a change to the way wind farms are subsidised a year earlier than planned will have no impact on
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Cash award of £25,000 for Unst renewable gas project
A renewable gas project in Unst which could see the island at the forefront of worldwide renewable technology has been awarded a grant of £25,000
READ FULL STORYPure fantasy in report (Andrew Halcrow)
In a recent letter/article by SNP MSP Mike MacKenzie, “There is always an alternative”, he refers to last year’s Scottish Islands Renewables Report.
READ FULL STORYViking windfarm appeal to be heard in February
Four months will pass before an appeal by Scottish Ministers against the decision to quash consent for the Viking Energy windfarm will be heard.
READ FULL STORYSumburgh Head solar panel plan
A request to site solar panels at Sumburgh Head near an area frequented by migrant birds will be considered by the council’s planning board this
READ FULL STORYSustainable Shetland ‘pleased’ as judge rules on Viking wind farm
A judge has ruled that the Scottish government failed to take proper account of its obligations under a European bird directive in granting consent for
READ FULL STORYRenewable energy price agreement good news for islands, says Davey
Viking Energy has welcomed the announcement by UK energy secretary Ed Davey of plans for a minimum “strike price” for renewable power produced in the
READ FULL STORYPeatland expert to give lecture
A peatland expert who has a love of Shetland will give an illustrated lecture at Shetland Museum on Thursday.
READ FULL STORYNHS report explores health impact of windfarms
Wind farms may cause “annoyance” and “distress” but they are unlikely to have any serious health implications apart from sleep disturbance and symptoms of stress.
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