Energy
Apatura secures planning approval for 24MW battery storage project near Barrhead
Published 5 hours ago
Renewable energy developer Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 24MW / 48MWh battery energy storage system on Parkhouse Road, near the town of Barrhead.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
SSEN Transmission lodges plans for Dundee substation
Published 2 weeks ago
A planning application for a new 132kV substation that will support rail electrification while improving local network resilience has been submitted to Dundee City Council.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Salamander Floating Wind Farm secures offshore consent
Published 2 weeks ago
The Salamander Floating Offshore Wind Farm has received a critical green light from the Scottish Government, securing Section 36 Consent and associated Marine Licences that allow the project to proceed to construction and operation.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Apatura wins planning consent for 560MW battery storage system at Clydebank
Published 2 weeks ago
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent to build a new grid-scale 560MW / 1120MWh battery energy storage system near Clydebank.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Pilot to support North East oil and gas workers transition to sustainable energy sector
Published 2 weeks ago
Oil and gas workers in the North East will be able to access tailored support to help them transition into the sustainable energy sector thanks to a new programme launched today.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Hanover Scotland calls for pragmatic approach to heating innovation to avoid leaving pensioners behind
Published 4 weeks ago
Efforts to modernise heating systems across Scotland's housing stock risk failing the very people they are designed to support unless lived experience is put at the heart of decision-making, Hanover Scotland has warned.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Aberdeen’s Wood addresses shareholders on financial setbacks and Sidara bid
Published 1 month ago
Aberdeen-based engineering firm Wood Group’s chairman Roy Franklin acknowledged a “very painful period” for shareholders due to a significant collapse in the company’s value, at its annual general meeting (AGM) this week.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Views sought on new offshore wind targets
Published 1 month ago
Views are being sought on proposals which would see Scotland's offshore wind ambition increased to up to 40 gigawatts of new capacity by 2040 - enough to power the equivalent of around 45 million homes a year.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Blueprint unveiled for industrial regeneration of Grangemouth
Published 1 month ago
A comprehensive plan aimed at reshaping Grangemouth's industrial landscape has been published today, laying the groundwork for major construction, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term investment in sustainable energy and manufacturing.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Critical Skye electricity transmission upgrade granted planning consent
Published 1 month ago
The Scottish Government granted a Section 37 consent application by SSEN Transmission for the replacement of the existing overhead line between Fort Augustus and Skye.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scotland’s renewable energy industry supports over 47,000 jobs and £15.5bn in output
Published 2 months 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 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 →
Apatura secures planning approval for 24MW battery storage project near Barrhead
Published 5 hours ago
Renewable energy developer Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 24MW / 48MWh battery energy storage system on Parkhouse Road, near the town of Barrhead.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
SSEN Transmission lodges plans for Dundee substation
Published 2 weeks ago
A planning application for a new 132kV substation that will support rail electrification while improving local network resilience has been submitted to Dundee City Council.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Salamander Floating Wind Farm secures offshore consent
Published 2 weeks ago
The Salamander Floating Offshore Wind Farm has received a critical green light from the Scottish Government, securing Section 36 Consent and associated Marine Licences that allow the project to proceed to construction and operation.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Apatura wins planning consent for 560MW battery storage system at Clydebank
Published 2 weeks ago
Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has received planning consent to build a new grid-scale 560MW / 1120MWh battery energy storage system near Clydebank.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Pilot to support North East oil and gas workers transition to sustainable energy sector
Published 2 weeks ago
Oil and gas workers in the North East will be able to access tailored support to help them transition into the sustainable energy sector thanks to a new programme launched today.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Hanover Scotland calls for pragmatic approach to heating innovation to avoid leaving pensioners behind
Published 4 weeks ago
Efforts to modernise heating systems across Scotland's housing stock risk failing the very people they are designed to support unless lived experience is put at the heart of decision-making, Hanover Scotland has warned.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Aberdeen’s Wood addresses shareholders on financial setbacks and Sidara bid
Published 1 month ago
Aberdeen-based engineering firm Wood Group’s chairman Roy Franklin acknowledged a “very painful period” for shareholders due to a significant collapse in the company’s value, at its annual general meeting (AGM) this week.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Views sought on new offshore wind targets
Published 1 month ago
Views are being sought on proposals which would see Scotland's offshore wind ambition increased to up to 40 gigawatts of new capacity by 2040 - enough to power the equivalent of around 45 million homes a year.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Blueprint unveiled for industrial regeneration of Grangemouth
Published 1 month ago
A comprehensive plan aimed at reshaping Grangemouth's industrial landscape has been published today, laying the groundwork for major construction, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term investment in sustainable energy and manufacturing.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Critical Skye electricity transmission upgrade granted planning consent
Published 1 month ago
The Scottish Government granted a Section 37 consent application by SSEN Transmission for the replacement of the existing overhead line between Fort Augustus and Skye.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scotland’s renewable energy industry supports over 47,000 jobs and £15.5bn in output
Published 2 months 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 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 →