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Korean manufacturing giant signs MoU with HIE and Scottish Enterprise

Published 1 month 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.

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Scottish Gas enters solar power and battery storage partnership with Forster Group

Published 1 month 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.

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Fife pupils awarded Shell scholarships

Published 1 month 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.

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STUC report exposes ‘£2bn black hole’ in government green jobs ambitions

Published 1 month 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.

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Harland & Wolff unveils £270m plan to transform Scottish sites into renewable energy powerhouses

Published 1 month 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.

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Comhairle seeks clarification on wood-burning stoves

Published 1 month 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”.

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Clyde Hydrogen raises £1 million to innovate hydrogen energy sector

Published 1 month 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.

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Podcast: Shawfair and clean heating networks with Eoghan Maguire

Published 1 month 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.

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Harper Macleod advises on Glendevon Hydro Scheme sale

Published 1 month 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ofgem opens flexible energy price cap consultation

Published 1 month ago

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.

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OnPath Energy’s onshore wind farms power 195,000 homes

Published 1 month ago

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.

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Consultation launched on Scotland’s sustainable use of bioenergy

Published 1 month ago

Views are being sought on proposals for the sustainable use of bioenergy, including growing crops which can be converted into electricity, heat and fuels.

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