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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Incinerator’s future to come under scrutiny
Councillors will this year be asked to consider how best to deal with the ageing waste to heat energy plant which fuels the town’s district…
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MEP Duncan fears Euro energy deal is not flexible
Conservative politician and Scottish MEP Ian Duncan has expressed concerns that plans for an EU Energy Union may remove flexibility from national governments when determining…
READ FULL STORYElectricity firm lays out latest cable plan
By JOHN ROBERTSON Scottish and Southern Energy could connect Shetland to the National Grid for at least £100 million less if it is allowed to
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Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has criticised the Prime Minister for his “neglectful attitude” towards the country’s energy sector after it emerged the Prime
READ FULL STORYEnergy expert will be at marine centre
A development worker who will prepare the isles for the arrival of energy companies wanting to harness Shetland’s powerful wave and tidal resources is to…
READ FULL STORYA new power station as well
By JOHN ROBERTSON INVESTIGATIONS are taking place into building a new power station on a site further out of Lerwick because the existing one at…
READ FULL STORYCharitable trust told district heating scheme is saving £3 million a year for local economy but bills are to rise
By JOHN ROBERTSON LERWICK’S district heating scheme is saving at least £3 million a year from being pocketed by companies down south, the scheme’s manager…
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