Energy
Report reveals jobs boost for renewable energy supply chain
Published 1 week ago
Around 90% of companies involved in the supply chain for Scotland’s renewables sector have hired new recruits to work exclusively in renewable energy in the last 12 months, a new report has found.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
£11m clean heating and energy efficiency grants confirmed for public sector bodies
Published 1 week ago
Leisure centres, schools and university campuses will be transformed by a government fund designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of public sector properties.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Government admits 2030 climate change target is ‘out of reach’
Published 2 weeks ago
The Scottish Government has dropped its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 after accepting that the interim step is now “out of reach”.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Korean manufacturing giant signs MoU with HIE and Scottish Enterprise
Published 2 weeks ago
Described as a “vote of confidence” in Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the world’s largest shipbuilding company, committing each other to pursue opportunities for floating offshore wind projects here.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Gas enters solar power and battery storage partnership with Forster Group
Published 2 weeks ago
Scottish Gas is partnering with solar panel installer Forster Group to enable the installation of the technology in Scotland and meet the growing demand for solar panel and battery storage technology from homeowners.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Fife pupils awarded Shell scholarships
Published 2 weeks ago
Four local school pupils on a unique course aimed at encouraging girls into the energy industry have been given a boost to their future careers after being awarded scholarships.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
STUC report exposes ‘£2bn black hole’ in government green jobs ambitions
Published 2 weeks ago
A new report from Scotland’s largest trade union body has criticised government rhetoric around investment and jobs from ScotWind as “little more than hot-air” as research reveals a £2 billion black hole in funding to be able to deliver on its commitments.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Harland & Wolff unveils £270m plan to transform Scottish sites into renewable energy powerhouses
Published 2 weeks ago
Shipbuilder and fabrication company Harland & Wolff has received a nod of approval from the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) for its £270 million plans to revamp its facilities at its two Scottish locations into premier hubs for renewable infrastructure.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Comhairle seeks clarification on wood-burning stoves
Published 2 weeks ago
The leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking urgent clarification from the Scottish Government around regulations on wood-burning stoves, describing the new legislative amendments as “confused and confusing”.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Clyde Hydrogen raises £1 million to innovate hydrogen energy sector
Published 3 weeks ago
Scottish startup Clyde Hydrogen Systems has completed a £1 million pre-seed funding round, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionise the hydrogen energy sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Podcast: Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire
Published 3 weeks ago
Eoghan Maguire, director of heat networks – Scotland at Vattenfall Heat UK, joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black on the Scottish Housing News Podcast to describe the challenges and benefits of the joint venture low-carbon heating project at Shawfair.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Harper Macleod advises on Glendevon Hydro Scheme sale
Published 3 weeks ago
Harper Macleod has advised on the sale of the assets and operations of the Glendevon Hydro Scheme in Dollar, by Torishima Service Solutions Europe Limited to Renfin & Hydropol Group.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Edinburgh College takes net zero leap with heat decarbonisation project
Published 1 month ago
Edinburgh College has an ambition to be at the cutting edge of environmental sustainability within the further education sector and aims to dramatically reduce its carbon emissions by 2030.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Slovenian coal mine looks to Gravitricity’s gravity energy storage for green future
Published 1 month ago
An operational coal mine in Slovenia has become the latest mine in mainland Europe to look to underground energy storage.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Wood Group targets savings following strong revenue growth
Published 1 month ago
Aberdeen-based energy services firm Wood Group has revealed revenue growth and improved cash flow for 2022, alongside a new “Simplification Programme” aimed at driving margin expansion.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Report reveals jobs boost for renewable energy supply chain
Published 1 week ago
Around 90% of companies involved in the supply chain for Scotland’s renewables sector have hired new recruits to work exclusively in renewable energy in the last 12 months, a new report has found.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
£11m clean heating and energy efficiency grants confirmed for public sector bodies
Published 1 week ago
Leisure centres, schools and university campuses will be transformed by a government fund designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of public sector properties.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Government admits 2030 climate change target is ‘out of reach’
Published 2 weeks ago
The Scottish Government has dropped its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 after accepting that the interim step is now “out of reach”.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Korean manufacturing giant signs MoU with HIE and Scottish Enterprise
Published 2 weeks ago
Described as a “vote of confidence” in Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the world’s largest shipbuilding company, committing each other to pursue opportunities for floating offshore wind projects here.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Gas enters solar power and battery storage partnership with Forster Group
Published 2 weeks ago
Scottish Gas is partnering with solar panel installer Forster Group to enable the installation of the technology in Scotland and meet the growing demand for solar panel and battery storage technology from homeowners.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Fife pupils awarded Shell scholarships
Published 2 weeks ago
Four local school pupils on a unique course aimed at encouraging girls into the energy industry have been given a boost to their future careers after being awarded scholarships.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
STUC report exposes ‘£2bn black hole’ in government green jobs ambitions
Published 2 weeks ago
A new report from Scotland’s largest trade union body has criticised government rhetoric around investment and jobs from ScotWind as “little more than hot-air” as research reveals a £2 billion black hole in funding to be able to deliver on its commitments.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Harland & Wolff unveils £270m plan to transform Scottish sites into renewable energy powerhouses
Published 2 weeks ago
Shipbuilder and fabrication company Harland & Wolff has received a nod of approval from the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) for its £270 million plans to revamp its facilities at its two Scottish locations into premier hubs for renewable infrastructure.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Comhairle seeks clarification on wood-burning stoves
Published 2 weeks ago
The leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking urgent clarification from the Scottish Government around regulations on wood-burning stoves, describing the new legislative amendments as “confused and confusing”.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Clyde Hydrogen raises £1 million to innovate hydrogen energy sector
Published 3 weeks ago
Scottish startup Clyde Hydrogen Systems has completed a £1 million pre-seed funding round, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionise the hydrogen energy sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Podcast: Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire
Published 3 weeks ago
Eoghan Maguire, director of heat networks – Scotland at Vattenfall Heat UK, joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black on the Scottish Housing News Podcast to describe the challenges and benefits of the joint venture low-carbon heating project at Shawfair.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Harper Macleod advises on Glendevon Hydro Scheme sale
Published 3 weeks ago
Harper Macleod has advised on the sale of the assets and operations of the Glendevon Hydro Scheme in Dollar, by Torishima Service Solutions Europe Limited to Renfin & Hydropol Group.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Edinburgh College takes net zero leap with heat decarbonisation project
Published 1 month ago
Edinburgh College has an ambition to be at the cutting edge of environmental sustainability within the further education sector and aims to dramatically reduce its carbon emissions by 2030.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Slovenian coal mine looks to Gravitricity’s gravity energy storage for green future
Published 1 month ago
An operational coal mine in Slovenia has become the latest mine in mainland Europe to look to underground energy storage.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Wood Group targets savings following strong revenue growth
Published 1 month ago
Aberdeen-based energy services firm Wood Group has revealed revenue growth and improved cash flow for 2022, alongside a new “Simplification Programme” aimed at driving margin expansion.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →