Energy
Scotland’s renewable energy industry supports over 47,000 jobs and £15.5bn in output
Published 2 weeks ago
A new report by the Fraser of Allander Institute has found that Scotland's renewable energy industry and its supply chain supported more than 47,000 jobs and contributed approximately £15.5 billion in economic output in 2022.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Statkraft to progress plans for green hydrogen scheme at Hunterston
Published 2 weeks ago
Europe's largest generator of renewable energy has proposed the development of a green hydrogen facility at Hunterston, the former coal terminal in Ayrshire.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
£5m consultancy framework launched to support council heat and energy strategies
Published 1 month ago
A new framework for consultancy services has gone live to support Scottish councils with the ongoing development of their Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Major milestone for UK’s largest green hydrogen project
Published 1 month ago
Statera Energy has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Aberdeenshire Council for the UK's largest green hydrogen project.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Plans lodged for Loch Ness pumped storage hydro project
Published 1 month ago
Glen Earrach Energy has submitted its application for a 2GW pumped storage hydro project near Loch Ness, under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Senior staff at E.ON and British Gas jailed for accepting bribes
Published 1 month ago
Former senior staff members at two leading energy firms have been jailed for accepting over £2 million worth of bribes in exchange for commercial contracts.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Just Transition Fund reopens for applications
Published 1 month ago
Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
East Kilbride battery energy storage system gets green light
Published 1 month ago
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 50-megawatt / 100MWh battery energy storage system near the town of East Kilbride.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
SSEN unveils contract partners for £450m north of Scotland electricity investment
Published 2 months ago
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has announced the contract partners who'll deliver a £450 million programme of investment in the north of Scotland's electricity distribution network between now and the turn of the decade.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Kona Energy secures £40m contract for East Lothian battery energy storage system project
Published 2 months ago
Battery storage developer Kona Energy has secured a circa £40 million capacity market contract for its landmark Smeaton project - a 228MW/456MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in East Lothian.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Potential share suspension looms for Wood Group after review uncovers ‘cultural failings’
Published 2 months ago
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group has announced it must restate financial results for its 2022 and 2023 financial years and the first half of 2024, following an independent review, which may lead to suspension of its shares from trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Report presents options for long-term future of Grangemouth
Published 2 months ago
Plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth have been stepped up as a feasibility study sets out nine options for its future.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Former New Cumnock coal mine seeks new identity as windfarm
Published 2 months ago
Scottish renewables developer OnPath Energy is inviting a local community to help shape a new wind farm in Cumnock and Doon Valley, starting by giving it a name, inspired by the area’s mining history.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
£10m public investment planned for Port of Nigg renewables project
Published 3 months ago
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has approved up to £10 million to support development of the Port of Nigg’s Inner East Quay, which will result in the creation of a new heavy-duty quayside and the introduction of roll-on roll-off capability.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Edinburgh event showcases Scotland’s investment proposition
Published 3 months ago
The Scottish Government is hosting a major investment event in Edinburgh today aimed at unlocking new private investment in the country’s rapidly growing offshore wind industry.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scotland’s renewable energy industry supports over 47,000 jobs and £15.5bn in output
Published 2 weeks ago
A new report by the Fraser of Allander Institute has found that Scotland's renewable energy industry and its supply chain supported more than 47,000 jobs and contributed approximately £15.5 billion in economic output in 2022.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Statkraft to progress plans for green hydrogen scheme at Hunterston
Published 2 weeks ago
Europe's largest generator of renewable energy has proposed the development of a green hydrogen facility at Hunterston, the former coal terminal in Ayrshire.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
£5m consultancy framework launched to support council heat and energy strategies
Published 1 month ago
A new framework for consultancy services has gone live to support Scottish councils with the ongoing development of their Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Major milestone for UK’s largest green hydrogen project
Published 1 month ago
Statera Energy has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Aberdeenshire Council for the UK's largest green hydrogen project.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Plans lodged for Loch Ness pumped storage hydro project
Published 1 month ago
Glen Earrach Energy has submitted its application for a 2GW pumped storage hydro project near Loch Ness, under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Senior staff at E.ON and British Gas jailed for accepting bribes
Published 1 month ago
Former senior staff members at two leading energy firms have been jailed for accepting over £2 million worth of bribes in exchange for commercial contracts.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Just Transition Fund reopens for applications
Published 1 month ago
Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
East Kilbride battery energy storage system gets green light
Published 1 month ago
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 50-megawatt / 100MWh battery energy storage system near the town of East Kilbride.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
SSEN unveils contract partners for £450m north of Scotland electricity investment
Published 2 months ago
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has announced the contract partners who'll deliver a £450 million programme of investment in the north of Scotland's electricity distribution network between now and the turn of the decade.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Kona Energy secures £40m contract for East Lothian battery energy storage system project
Published 2 months ago
Battery storage developer Kona Energy has secured a circa £40 million capacity market contract for its landmark Smeaton project - a 228MW/456MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in East Lothian.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Potential share suspension looms for Wood Group after review uncovers ‘cultural failings’
Published 2 months ago
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group has announced it must restate financial results for its 2022 and 2023 financial years and the first half of 2024, following an independent review, which may lead to suspension of its shares from trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Report presents options for long-term future of Grangemouth
Published 2 months ago
Plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth have been stepped up as a feasibility study sets out nine options for its future.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Former New Cumnock coal mine seeks new identity as windfarm
Published 2 months ago
Scottish renewables developer OnPath Energy is inviting a local community to help shape a new wind farm in Cumnock and Doon Valley, starting by giving it a name, inspired by the area’s mining history.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
£10m public investment planned for Port of Nigg renewables project
Published 3 months ago
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has approved up to £10 million to support development of the Port of Nigg’s Inner East Quay, which will result in the creation of a new heavy-duty quayside and the introduction of roll-on roll-off capability.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Edinburgh event showcases Scotland’s investment proposition
Published 3 months ago
The Scottish Government is hosting a major investment event in Edinburgh today aimed at unlocking new private investment in the country’s rapidly growing offshore wind industry.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →