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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Energy regulator Ofgem is seeking views on a range of options being considered to reform the energy price cap, including a cap based on consumers’ vulnerability and when energy is used.
The portfolio of wind farms owned and operated by renewable energy firm OnPath Energy generated enough electricity in the company’s last financial year to meet the annual electricity needs of around 195,000 homes – or a city bigger than both Aberdeen and Dundee combined.
Views are being sought on proposals for the sustainable use of bioenergy, including growing crops which can be converted into electricity, heat and fuels.