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November 10, 2017

Renewable energy generates record 29.8% of UK electricity as onshore and offshore wind costs forecast to keep on falling – Scottish Energy News

  The share of electricity generation in the UK from renewable energy sources reached a record 29.8 per cent in 2017 Q2, up 4.4 percentage points on the share in 2016 Q2, reflecting both increased wind capacity and wind speeds, as well as lower overall electricity generation. According to BEIS Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago November 10, 2017

Energy chiefs welcome reform of EU emissions trading scheme – Scottish Energy News

  The Council, European Parliament and European Commission have reached a provisional political deal on reforming the EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) which resolves a number of critical elements which were widely debated since the beginning of the reform process in 2015. The draft includes increasing the volume of Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago November 10, 2017

National Museum brings STEM subjects to life for pupils – Scotsman

Experts from National Museums Scotland have teamed up with heritage attractions from across the country to deliver a programme of science engagement workshops for pupils Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/future-scotland/tech/national-museum-brings-stem-subjects-to-life-for-pupils-1-4609338

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago November 10, 2017

Exclusive: Is the reputation of Scottish offshore wind on the line? – Energy Voice

Moray (East) Wind Farm has come under scrutiny from a new report for the significant drop in their Contract for Difference (CfD) strike price from the first to second phase of the CfD auctions. Exclusive: Is the reputation of Scottish offshore wind on the line?

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago November 10, 2017

RSPB wants changes to planning system after £2 billion offshore project given a green light – Herald

Jody Harrison Reporter CONSERVATIONISTS have called for changes to the planning system after a £2 billion offshore project was given a green light despite expert advice warning against the scheme. RSPB Scotland said that its defeat in a long-running legal battle against the giant Neart na Gaoithe wind farm in Read more

By SAS Volunteer, 9 years ago November 10, 2017
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