?Ofgem has announced it will greenlight the proposed transmission link, from Orkney to Caithness if certain conditions are met. Ofgem has given the green light to SSEN’s plan for a 220MW transmission link, from Orkney to Caithness, subject to conditions which the regulator says would ensure value for money for Read more
By George Baxter, Director of Development at GreenPower This week sees the inaugural Scottish Renewable Energy Festival and following news that the the UN’s 26th climate change conference comes to Scotland in 2020 – it’s a good moment to reflect on progress. The major economies of the world were largely Read more
French oil and gas giant Total has said its “strong industrial position” in Aberdeen has spurred its decision to move into the Scottish offshore wind market in the North Sea. The company’s boss, Patrick Pouyanne, revealed earlier this month that Total “intends to participate” in the upcoming ScotWind leasing round. Read more
A Highland MSP has criticised the UK and Scottish Governments over a lack of renewable energy investment after a new report claimed some of Scotland’s most rural regions have been left behind as funding sources “tighten”. As some areas of the Highlands benefit from onshore and offshore wind farm developments, Read more
THE last last remaining wind turbine at Hunterston is to be blown up later this month. The original intention had been to dismantle the components of the 177m 6MW Siemens turbine by crane but technical issues have put paid to this plan. Instead a controlled demolition with explosives will take Read more
It’s the most powerful greenhouse gas known to humanity, and emissions have risen rapidly in recent years, the BBC has learned. Sulphur hexafluoride, or SF6, is widely used in the electrical industry to prevent short circuits and accidents. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49567197
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The last last remaining wind turbine at Hunterston is to be blown up later this month. The original intention had been to dismantle the components of the 177m 6MW Siemens turbine by crane but technical issues have put paid to this plan. Instead a controlled demolition with explosives will take Read more