Calls for more communication amid claim ‘huge swathe’ of community still in dark over Orion
Project leaders have been urged to better inform the community as more clean energy initiatives take shape.
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Cheaper household energy prices is a ‘chief priority’ in renewable discussions
Seeking cheaper energy prices is among the “chief priorities” in the SIC’s discussions on future renewable energy projects.
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Carmichael renews call for islands tariff as energy crisis deepens
A call has been made for greater government assurances over the ongoing energy crisis. Isles MP Alistair Carmichael says a reassessment of the role of…
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Have your say on energy projects including 12 acre twin substation site in Gremista
Views are being sought on the “Shetland Renewable Connections Project” which includes proposals for a 12 acre twin substation site on the edge of Lerwick.
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£139 energy bill hike sparks fresh calls for ‘Shetland tariff’
Changes set to add £139 to energy bills have led to fresh calls for a “Shetland tariff” to address fuel poverty. Orkney and Shetland MP…
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WATCH: Shetland’s seas fuel world’s first tidal powered cars
Tidal power in Shetland is fuelling vehicles, in what is thought to be a global first.
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Many properties in Lerwick area to be left without heating and hot water due to shutdown
Hundreds of homes in the Lerwick area are to be left without heating or hot water due to an urgent repair of the network. Shetland…
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Shetland interconnector reaches ‘final milestone’ after contractors appointed
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission has announced contractors for its Shetland interconnector project.
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Online consultation over windfarms’ connections to grid
Three more online consultation events are planned to “engage with stakeholders” about connections for proposed windfarms that rely on the interconnector cable to the mainland….
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‘Disappointed’ but still ‘committed’ – Viking Energy reacts to CfD decision
Viking Energy is “very disappointed” but still “committed” to developing its proposed 103-turbine windfarm in the Central Mainland, after missing out on a contract to
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Viking Energy welcomes Westminster announcement on ‘remote islands’ renewable projects
Viking Energy’s head of development has welcomed a UK government announcement that it will support renewable energy generation in remote islands.
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Find out how to save energy bills at CAB event
Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is helping local people get ready for winter by hosting a special free energy-saving event tomorrow (5th November).
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Gas plant a vital part in UK’s energy economy, says Rudd
Shetland Gas Plant was formally opened today by energy secretary Amber Rudd addressing a host of Total top brass and local and national politicians.
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Stay or go? Industry figures have their say on EU referendum
Voters will go to the polls in June to have their say on whether the UK should be in or out of the European Union….
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