Investigation into wind turbine blade damage
A probe is being carried out to determine the cause of damage to a turbine at the Viking Energy Windfarm, near Vidlin. Pictures posted on…
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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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Windfarm petition reaches 500 signatures
A petition calling for SIC councillors to turn down the invitation to celebratory events marking the completion of the Viking Energy windfarm has already attracted…
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SSE announces completion of windfarm and subsea cable
The UK’s most productive onshore windfarm has been completed in the isles, with its owner boasting it could power up to 500,000 homes. SSE’s Viking…
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SSE was paid £2m to keep Viking Energy windfarm switched off
The Viking Energy windfarm received more than £2 million to be switched-off, shocking new figures have revealed.
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SSE to ‘work with pupils’ after criticism of turbine name
SSE has said it is “aware of local concerns” about the decision to name a turbine after the former owner of the Halfway House. School…
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Viking benefit fund agrees £2.2 million deal with SSE
Shetland Community Benefit Fund (SCBF) have celebrated today after signing a new legal agreement which offers a yearly fund of £2.2 million.
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Viking and SIC agree £40m financial bond
A £40 million bond has been agreed between the SIC and Viking Energy for the decommissioning of the 103-turbine windfarm.
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Fire took hold next to Viking turbine
These were the remains of a generator which caught fire next to a turbine at the Viking Energy windfarm. It comes after Viking confirmed a…
READ FULL STORYViking Energy confirms fire alongside turbine
Viking Energy (VE) have admitted a fire broke out next to one of their turbines due to a generator “fault”. This week, a thread on…
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Energy giant nominated for awards
SSE Renewables has been nominated for two awards relating to work at the Viking Energy windfarm. The energy giant is up for an award in…
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SSE Renewables donate almost £400,000 to charities and groups in Shetland
SSE Renewables has donated almost £400,000 through the Viking Community Fund to almost 70 local charities and community groups in Shetland within the last year.
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Work on overhead power lines from Kergord to Gremista set to start
SSEN Transmission says work to construct 12km of overhead power lines from Kergord to Gremista is set to get under way. Principal contractors Norpower are…
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