Thirteen offshore wind projects representing about 5.5 GW of capacity have been selected in a first-of-its-kind seabed leasing round in Scotland aimed at decarbonising offshore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea and fostering innovation. Crown Estate Scotland today announced the results of its Innovation and Targeted Oil & Gas (INTOG) leasing process, offering […]
Signed two PPA with ENGIE for two new wind farms in Scotland – EQ Mag Pro
Genoa : ERG, the leading independent producer of energy from renewable sources, through its subsidiaries Sandy Knowe Wind Farm Ltd and Creag Riabhach Wind Farm Ltd in UK, has reached an agreement with ENGIE UK Markets Ltd, an ENGIE Group company, world leader in the energy sector, for the signing of two ten-year Power Purchase […]
Wärtsilä providing energy storage system in Scotland
Wärtsilä will provide grid balancing services and reserve power to Scotland’s Shetland Islands with the supply of its advanced energy storage system. The system is being supplied to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution, which belongs to the regulated businesses of SSE plc, one of the UK’s largest utilities. The system will deliver 8 […]
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund Buys Battery Project In Scotland
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire a 30 megawatts battery project located near Wester Dechmont in West Lothian, Scotland. The London-based company invests in a portfolio of utility-scale operational energy storage systems. It said Byers Brae is a battery-only site that is currently expected to be commissioned […]
Scotland outlines hydrogen policy to 2045
LONDON : On 21 December the Scottish government released a hydrogen policy statement, with plans on how to incorporate the fuel for use in heating, transportation and industry. The inclusion of heat is important as it shows that Scotland aims to use gas-based rather than power-based heating systems in future – something most mainland European […]
Scotland’s largest electric vehicle charging station officially opened in Falkirk
The largest electric vehicle charging station in Scotland has been officially opened at the Falkirk Stadium. Local MSP and Scotland’s secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity, Michael Matheson did the honours today (Monday) to officially open the £1.4 million facility, which has capacity for 26 electric vehicles. The station, which is in a prime location […]
Greencoat UK Wind to buy 320 mln stg wind UK wind project from Vattenfall
Britain has a climate target to reach net zero emissions by 2050 which will require it to build several more power renewable power plants LONDON: Infrastructure fund Greencoat UK Wind PLC has agreed to buy the South Kyle wind farm in Scotland from developer Vattenfall for 320 million pounds ($397.66 million) once the farm begins […]
Scotland’s wind energy just set a new record, putting country on track for 100% renewable electricity in 2020
Scotland’s wind energy just set a new record, putting country on track for 100% renewable electricity in 2020. As we work to fight the climate crisis, one of the most important things we can do is continue shifting towards renewable energy. And while some countries may be struggling to make that shift, Scotland is excelling. […]
ScottishPower’s rush for batteries in bid to make Glasgow the UK’s first net zero city
ScottishPower has revealed intentions to make Glasgow the UK’s first ‘net zero’ city, in collaboration with Glasgow City Council. And the utility is also preparing a battery storage rush in a bid to support its renewable energy ambitions. To achieve net zero emissions, the city will need to decarbonise heat and transport, as well as […]
Scotland to launch offshore wind leasing round in October
Under the scheme, Crown Estate Scotland provides a wind energy developer with the rights to construct and operate an offshore wind farm on the seabed LONDON: * Scotland will launch its new leasing round for offshore wind projects this October, said Crown Estate Scotland, the body responsible for leasing Scotland’s seabed * Under the scheme, […]
