Viking ‘regrets’ Sandwater loch incident
Viking Energy has said it “regrets” an incident which led to residue from their construction site at Sandwater running into the nearby loch. The company…
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Council investigating reports of run-offs from Viking work into Sandwater loch
The council say they are “investigating further” after images were shared on social media of alleged run-offs from Viking Energy construction work running into the…
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Crofters affected by Viking windfarm to get more compensation
Around 200 crofting families affected by the Viking Energy windfarm will earn more compensation following a decision by the Scottish Land Court. A compensation deal…
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More than 200 sign petition against large construction compound required for Viking Energy windfarm
More than 200 people have signed a petition objecting to a large construction compound linked to the controversial Viking Energy windfarm.
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Scottish contractor awarded contract to build Viking windfarm
Scottish civil engineering contractor RJ McLeod has been awarded the main contract to build the 103-turbine Viking Energy windfarm.
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POLL: Have your say on Shetland’s energy future
Have your say on Shetland’s energy future by voting in our poll.
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Viking to begin ‘cautious’ construction work on Kergord track
Construction work on Viking Energy’s Kergord access track is set to resume next week.
READ FULL STORYOfgem ‘minded-to’ approve transmission connection for Viking project
SSEN have welcomed news that energy regulator Ofgem are now “minded-to” approve the 600mw subsea connection between Shetland and the mainland.
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Viking compound plan dropped to avoid sensitive habitat
Discovery of a rare habitat on the hill between Tresta and Weisdale has prompted Viking Energy to drop plans for a large temporary construction compound.
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SSE stresses ‘robust’ case for cable link
Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) has resubmitted what it calls a “robust” case for investing in the proposed 600MW transmission to the energy regulator,
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Viking to begin construction on Sandwater Road
Viking Energy is set to begin construction work on the Sandwater Road this month as progress towards their 103-turbine windfarm continues.
READ FULL STORYOfgem approves cable funding proposal from SSEN
The proposed inter-connector cable linking Shetland to the mainland has edged closer to reality, with energy regulator Ofgem approving a proposal from Scottish and Southern
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Poverty and climate change dominate hustings meeting
Around 30 people attended a hustings debate on Saturday, where those standing in the Lerwick South by-election faced questions on issues including poverty, climate change
READ FULL STORYShetland subsea cable plan hits Ofgem snag
Ofgem have rejected plans to build a subsea electricity transmission cable between Shetland and the mainland, in a further blow to the Viking Energy windfarm
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