Highland Renewables Roadshow kicks off to discuss plans for £10m investment in Highland destination development Highland Renewables kicked off its 2024 Roadshow series in Inverness on Friday 12 January, where more than 30 leaders from the tourism, whisky and renewables sectors came together to discuss a...
We’re kicking off 2024 with some exciting news. Field has come on board as a sponsor of Highland Renewables. Field is accelerating the build out of renewable energy infrastructure to reach net zero. They are starting with battery storage, owning, developing and running sites across...
Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable power generator, has agreed to acquire the Red John Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme, from Intelligent Land Investments Group (ILI). The 450MW scheme, first conceived in 2015, was granted consent by Scottish Government ministers in June 2021. The acquisition demonstrates Statkraft’s latest commitment...
In their November 2022 report, public sector infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust suggested that councils should end free or very low-cost EV charging. They knew that competing against reduced tariffs was putting the private sector off investing in Scotland’s network. And they recognised that private...
Global Energy Group (GEG) has marked a major milestone for the 882MW Moray West Offshore Wind Farm, welcoming the first delivery of Transition Pieces (TPs) to the Port of Nigg in the Cromarty Firth. Ocean Winds, the 50:50 joint venture between ENGIE and EDP Renewables,...
Highland Tourism CIC announces Leading renewable energy company as a Premier Sponsor. Highland Tourism Community Interest Company (HTCIC) has announced a Premier Sponsor for its Highland Renewables activities. Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable power generator, will provide specific support that will enable the delivery of a series...
A total of 18 dogs ran at the annual novice dog trials held at Kirkton Farm, Melvich, last Saturday which were supported by GMG energy, Low Carbon UK Wind Development Company and Melvich Community Council. The weather on the day was mixed, but the event was...
Two community projects in Keith are to receive grants to help them become more energy efficient, thanks to funding from an innovative renewable energy project operating in the local area. Keith Greener Grid Park, developed and operated by renewable energy company Statkraft, delivers funding of £20,000...
A new study into the potential economic, social and environmental benefits of investment in the Highland tourism sector has been revealed by international tourism consultancy Stevens & Associates. The study conducted with tourism body Highland Tourism CIC and Highland Renewables shows that investing around £10m annually in regional...
Highland Tourism and Highland Renewables ambassadors have a vision for a brilliant way of doing business – bringing people, communities, and businesses together to create opportunities, break down siloes and address challenges, and ultimately, to work collaboratively towards a bright, sustainable future for the region.If...