The UK government has refused planning permission for Vattenfall’s up to 340MW Thanet 2 wind farm off the south-east coast of England. Alok Sharma, the Secretary of State at Energy Department BEIS, ruled out granting development consent due chiefly to impacts on shipping, ports and navigation. Sharma concluded that the Read more…
Plans for a giant power cable linking Shetland to the Scottish mainland are “crucial” to ensure security of the islands long-term energy supply, according to the firm behind the proposal. SSE subsidiary Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) last night described the 200 mile interconnector as the most “viable” option Read more…
By George Webb – Herald ACROSS Scotland nearly a quarter of homes are based off the gas grid, which means they often use fuels such as heating oil or coal to heat their homes, as well as low-carbon solutions such as LPG or heat pumps. These homes, which are Read more…
UK Government and Devolved Administrations’ response (68pps) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/889037/Government_Response_to_Consultation_on_Future_of_UK_Carbon_Pricing.pdf The Future of UK Carbon Pricing Impact Assessment (40pps) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/889038/The_future_of_UK_carbon_pricing_impact_assessment.pdf
Residents in Balmaclellan and New Galloway are being given the chance to do their bit to tackle the climate crisis. Glenkens Community and Arts Trust is looking into the potential for renewable energy projects in the two settlements and has recently sent a survey to every home. The results will Read more…
As the North Sea oil and gas industry faces the prospect of a grim downturn amid the plunge in commodity prices triggered by the coronavirus experts have warned the consequences for the emerging renewables industry could also be devastating. The analysis puts the onus on governments to help ensure that Read more…