SSEN progresses on subsea cable
Milestones are being reached in the development of a subsea cable from Shetland to the mainland.
READ FULL STORYMilestones are being reached in the development of a subsea cable from Shetland to the mainland.
READ FULL STORYTwo large concrete batching plants associated with the Viking Energy windfarm have been given the go ahead, despite councillors’ previous refusal.
READ FULL STORYBomb experts carried out a controlled explosion today (Friday) at the Viking Energy windfarm construction site. Police contacted the Royal Navy’s Diving and Threat Exploitation…
READ FULL STORYCalls to restrict weekend HGV movements at a major construction site to offer residents “respite” have been rejected.
READ FULL STORYA Viking Energy boss has played down concerns about micro plastics being shed from the windfarm’s turbine blades entering Shetland’s water supply. Stakeholder manager Aaron…
READ FULL STORYShetland communities stands to benefit from over £70 million over the life of the Viking Energy windfarm. The figure has been highlighted by partner SSE…
READ FULL STORYRoadworks lasting up to 10 months have begun to allow cables to be laid for the Viking Energy windfarm. The SIC announced today (Monday) that…
READ FULL STORYWork is continuing apace at the Viking Energy site, with the number of workers at the controversial 103-turbine development expected to reach 300 by the…
READ FULL STORYA “major milestone” has been marked in the work to create the Viking Energy windfarm, with 8km of underground cable beginning to be installed. The…
READ FULL STORYA Shetland tariff offering reduced electricity prices to tackle fuel poverty is hoped to be achieved by the time the Viking Energy windfarm goes online.
READ FULL STORYCommunity funds raised from the Viking Energy windfarm have been awarded to another seven projects totalling £16,900. During April, the Shetland Community Benefit fund has…
READ FULL STORYAnti-Viking group Save Shetland has said they are “disappointed” by the council’s response to their petition. At Wednesday’s full council meeting, councillors noted a report…
READ FULL STORYCampaigners have escalated their complaint about the SIC’s handling of the controversial Viking Energy windfarm.
READ FULL STORYFinding herself back in Shetland after a break of 40 years, Julie Graham ponders her new life as Viking Energy windfarm’s community engagement manager.
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