POLL: Do you think offshore windfarms can benefit Shetland?
Mainstream Renewable Power — one of two partners in an offshore windfarm planned for east of Shetland — has pulled out of the project.
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Interconnector fund worth over £335k will provide new pathways
A new community benefit fund worth £335,000 has been announced – with safer walking and cycling facilities the first projects to get going.
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POLL: Does hydrogen have a significant role to play in the energy transition?
Energy giant Statkraft this week announced it had decided to stop developing new green hydrogen projects across all markets – other than the UK.
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Octopus says ‘demand is high’ at RTS drop-in sessions – and urges customers to get in touch while there is still time
Energy company representatives are hosting drop-ins for Shetland customers needing help with the looming deadline for meter changes.
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Carmichael to lead debate on ‘radio teleswitch-off’ as deadline nears and fears escalate
Alistair Carmichael has accused Ofgem of being ‘asleep at the wheel” over controversial changes to electricity meters.
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Hydrogen project progresses to shortlist
Plans for a hydrogen production facility have taken a major step forward after making the shortlist of a UK government scheme.
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POLL: Could new ‘cluster’ proposal help take control over energy sector?
Thousands of acres in Northmavine could be given special status as an “energy cluster” in a bid to secure greater control over the rapidly growing
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Arrival of transformers a ‘significant step’ for Gremista connection
A project to connect the isles electricity network to the national grid has reached a “major milestone” after two transformers arrived in Lerwick. The two…
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RTS experts will offer advice on meter switch
RTS specialists will be on hand to provide help and advice at a special community event in Sound this month. Organised by Shetland Islands Citizens…
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£450,000 of Viking grants since windfarm opened
A community fund set up with money from Viking Energy has celebrated awarding almost half a million pounds to local organisations since the Windfarm opened…
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POLL: Would you support the development of a community-owned windfarm?
Councillors discussed a report this week which considered ways to ensure the community reaps the greatest rewards from future energy development.
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Councillors press for community concerns to be considered in negotiations with big energy companies
The council has been urged to consider public opposition to massive windfarms when negotiating with developers.
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Confusion reigns as more than 5,000 homes risk losing heating and hot water
More than 5,000 households could be left without heating or hot water following a switch-off this summer.
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Old power station tanks to be repurposed for fish factory
Work has begun repurposing two redundant fuel tanks from Lerwick Power Station for a fishmeal factory in Bressay. A crew from local company, Ocean Kinetics,…
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