Erecting wind turbines around the world’s best offshore sites would provide enough energy to power the world, according to a new study by the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its annual Offshore Wind report, the IEA claims that 36,000 terrawatt hours of renewable electricity could be produced on a yearly Read more
By Peter Urpeth, Local Democracy Reporter Energy regulator Ofgem has issued a statement encouraging Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) to submit a revised case for a 600mw electricity transmission link from the Western Isles to the Scottish mainland after the regulator confirmed that it was not able to back Read more
Erection Of 5 Wind Turbines (3Mw Each) With A Tip Height Up To 125M And Associated Infrastructure, Including Upgraded And New Access Tracks, Crane Hardstandings And A Sub-Station Building (Navidale Wind Farm) The decision on this appeal has been issued. The appeal has been dismissed, and planning permission has been Read more
Minutes of the September DPEA Stakeholder’s Meeting attended by SAS will be published shortly. In the meantime we have received the following communication: At our recent Stakeholder’s meeting a request was made for a breakdown of planning permission appeals allowed/refused by DPEA that were either in line with or contrary Read more
COPENHAGEN – Offshore wind power will expand impressively over the next two decades, boosting efforts to decarbonise energy systems and reduce air pollution as it becomes a growing part of electricity supply, according to an International Energy Agency report published today. Offshore Wind Outlook 2019 is the most comprehensive global Read more
Energy supplier Toto has ceased trading, becoming the 16th smaller provider to go bust since the start of last year. The company, which had 134,000 domestic customers, had bought 43,000 of those from another failing supplier – Solarplicity – in July. Energy regulator Ofgem said it did not have the Read more
Scottish Power is greener than many of its smaller rivals who trade “pieces of paper” that allow them to claim they offer 100% renewable electricity, the company’s boss has said. Keith Anderson hit out at smaller rivals who buy certificates in order to be able to market their electricity as Read more
Amazon has insisted it is seeking to rapidly cut fossil fuel use after a backlash from the firm’s own staff. The online retailer unveiled two new solar projects in the US, as well as a wind project in Scotland – its first in the UK – that will help it Read more