Scotland has come out on top in a list of regions for its renewable energy production potential, according to new analysis. Analysis from Confused.com Energy examined the renewable energy generation potential of regions across the UK by looking at the average monthly surface solar radiation and...
The UK and Scottish Governments have announced a new partnership to unlock billions of pounds in funding for Scotland’s clean energy industry The UK Government has announced new measures to support Scotland’s clean energy sector, aiming to unlock billions in investment and create jobs.Ahead of a...
How Scottish businesses can take advantage of the growing demand for offshore wind. The next few years are a defining time for Scotland’s economy as we transition from using traditional fossil fuels for our energy requirements to building and using new sources of green energy, such...
SSEN Transmission is delighted to announce that contracts have been signed with the Siemens Energy and BAM Joint Venture, Nexans and RJ McLeod for key elements of the construction of the Orkney-Caithness 220kV link, connecting Orkney to the Scottish mainland for the first time Construction is...
Ardersier Energy Transition Facility is a designated tax site within the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport. Their 450 acre facility is being developed as one of Europe’s leading deployment sites for offshore wind and renewables, suitable for activities including marshalling, storage, manufacturing and assembly.This status...
Transmission Impact Assessment threshold for renewable projects raised from 50kW to 200kW, allowing more connections to be made without additional cost and delay Around 35 customers in mainland Scotland – generating a combined 5.2MW – can now connect to the grid sooner than anticipated SSEN Transmission, working...
The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards took place last night (August 22) in Aberdeen, celebrating nine outstanding winners who have made significant contributions to Scotland’s thriving renewable energy sector. Organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, the awards highlight the innovation, commitment and leadership within Scotland's...
Highland Tourism CIC's vision for a sustainable future recognised. We are thrilled to announce that Chair of Highland Renewables and Highland Tourism CIC, and dedicated volunteer, Yvonne Crook, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Social Enterprise Volunteer Champion award by Social Enterprise Scotland. This recognition highlights...
European energy company, Vattenfall, has become a premier sponsor of Highland Renewables activity through community interest company, Highland Tourism CIC (HTCIC), bringing the total investment from the renewable sector in the Highlands close to £200,000. The marriage of the two sectors aims to put the Highlands...
Haventus, the energy transition facilities provider, and owner of Ardersier Port, has joined Highland Tourism Community Interest Company (HTCIC) as a premier sponsor of the CIC’s Highland Renewables activity. Their investment will support the organisation to realise its vision for the Highlands to become a...