Scottish Renewables

Developers will have to agree on supply-chain commitments when applying for offshore wind leases, under steps to increase the number of contracts staying in Scotland.

Trade bodies from across the construction sector have been reacting to the Conservatives winning an overall majority after yesterday’s UK General Election.

Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm has been handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry. All award winners. Image credit: Blue Sky Photography

Financial close has been reached on the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm heralding the start of construction on the project which will supply enough low carbon electricity for around 375,000 homes. Matthias Haag, NnG project director, and David Webster, senior port manager, Port of Dundee

The Scottish Government’s new Heat Networks Bill could see the equivalent of 460,000 homes heated renewably by 2030, cutting emissions from heat by 10% and helping tackle the climate emergency, according to a new study. The research, commissioned by industry body Scottish Renewables, found 46

The next UK Government has been urged to commit to a package of measures to support Scotland’s renewable energy industry – including supporting innovation and the shift to low-carbon heat and allowing onshore wind to compete in the energy market. Scottish Renewables’ manifesto for

A new report warned that wind farms risk losing vital planning permission unless a political ban on their access to the energy market is lifted.

Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, projects using hydrogen to store power and four green energy champions are among the shortlist for the 2019 Scottish Green Energy Awards, which was announced today. The Beatrice Offshore Windfarm is shortlisted for the OUtstanding Project Award 

Scottish Renewables has released a document which sets out renewable energy's contribution to Scotland in innovation, jobs, communities, climate and the rural economy.

Amendments to a business rates policy and support for renewable energy are at the forefront of Scottish Property Federation (SPF) and Scottish Renewables calls ahead of tomorrow’s Scottish Budget. The SPF has set out the key policy areas it wishes to be addressed in a letter to finance secreta

Scotland’s world-leading tidal energy sector and Dundee’s new V&A museum were among winners at the Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh last night. The event saw winners in 11 categories receive trophies recognising their work in the sector, which employs 16,000 people.

Dundee’s new V&A museum and Aberdeen’s new Exhibition and Conference Centre, which are both making use of cutting-edge green energy technology, are among the finalists for the 2018 Scottish Green Energy Awards. The shortlist also includes innovative renewable energy schemes in some of Scotla

Scotland continues to outperform the rest of the UK in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, but successful strategies for energy and waste mask a lack of progress in other parts of the Scottish economy, a new report has concluded. The Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) 2018 Progress Report to t

UK energy and clean growth minister Claire Perry has announced a major support package for industry to power millions more homes and businesses over the next decade. Offshore wind and, for the first time, remote island wind providers will be able to bid for contracts to power up to four million hom

Holyrood's local government and communities committee will continue to examine the Planning (Scotland) Bill tomorrow as it hears evidence from organisations from the country’s builders and planners. Tammy Swift-Adams, director of planning, Homes for Scotland, Jenny Hogan, deputy chief executive, S