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Highland MSP Maree Todd holds talks with SSEN over power line proposals

Highland MSP Maree Todd holds talks with SSEN over power line proposals

Highland MSP Maree Todd holds talks with SSEN over power line proposals

03 April 2023

The MSP has taken action over concerns about how new power line proposals are being handled.


Pressure group rejects SSEN claim to be engaging in a ‘constructive manner’ over power plans

Pressure group rejects SSEN claim to be engaging in a ‘constructive manner’ over power plans

Pressure group rejects SSEN claim to be engaging in a ‘constructive manner’ over power plans

31 March 2023

Communities B4 Power Companies says power giant SSEN is determined to push through new power line plans.


£6m for groups in Caithness, Sutherland and Moray from seven years of Beatrice funding

£6m for groups in Caithness, Sutherland and Moray from seven years of Beatrice funding

£6m for groups in Caithness, Sutherland and Moray from seven years of Beatrice funding

30 March 2023

A community fund linked to the Beatrice wind farm has handed over £6 million to groups in Caithness, Sutherland and Moray in the past seven years.


Anas Sarwar condemns Scottish Government's nuclear stance as 'short-sighted' and 'unambitious'

Anas Sarwar condemns Scottish Government's nuclear stance as 'short-sighted' and 'unambitious'

Anas Sarwar condemns Scottish Government's nuclear stance as 'short-sighted' and 'unambitious'

25 March 2023

The Scottish Government's attitude on nuclear power has been condemned as "short-sighted" and "unambitious" by Anas Sarwar during a visit to Wick.


This is the future, says Ed Miliband on trip to Beatrice offshore wind farm

This is the future, says Ed Miliband on trip to Beatrice offshore wind farm

This is the future, says Ed Miliband on trip to Beatrice offshore wind farm

24 March 2023

Caithness-based workers in the renewable energy sector are "powering the future of Scotland and the future of the UK", according to Ed Miliband.


Sir Keir Starmer hails 'incredible opportunity' as he sets out renewable energy plans on visit to Wick

Sir Keir Starmer hails 'incredible opportunity' as he sets out renewable energy plans on visit to Wick

Sir Keir Starmer hails 'incredible opportunity' as he sets out renewable energy plans on visit to Wick

24 March 2023

Sir Keir Starmer was struck by the sense of pride among the Beatrice offshore wind farm workforce as he set out Labour's renewable energy ambitions.


Fears of delay to Dounreay decommissioning on the horizon

Fears of delay to Dounreay decommissioning on the horizon

Fears of delay to Dounreay decommissioning on the horizon

23 March 2023

Dounreay's operators are expected to reveal a significant extension to the expected completion date for the decommissioning of the site.


New milestone in £660m Shetland to Caithness subsea cable project

New milestone in £660m Shetland to Caithness subsea cable project

New milestone in £660m Shetland to Caithness subsea cable project

20 March 2023

SSEN Transmission’s Shetland HVDC link will connect the UK's most northerly island group to the national electricity grid for the first time.


Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

11 March 2023

Developers of a new Moray Firth wind farm have underlined the importance of young people choosing careers in STEM subjects by supporting a new award.


Research shows Highland produces more renewable energy than any other Scottish region

Research shows Highland produces more renewable energy than any other Scottish region

Research shows Highland produces more renewable energy than any other Scottish region

10 March 2023

More renewable energy is produced in the Highland Council area than any other region of Scotland, new research from Utility Bidder has shown.


Orkney power link will connect to substation at Dounreay after Ofgem go-ahead

Orkney power link will connect to substation at Dounreay after Ofgem go-ahead

Orkney power link will connect to substation at Dounreay after Ofgem go-ahead

03 March 2023

Provisional approval has been given for a subsea electricity transmission link from Orkney that will connect to a new substation at Dounreay.


Energy firm to hold Lybster exhibition over bid for 200m Golticlay turbines

Energy firm to hold Lybster exhibition over bid for 200m Golticlay turbines

Energy firm to hold Lybster exhibition over bid for 200m Golticlay turbines

03 March 2023

An energy company will hold a public exhibition in Lybster to outline its plans to substantially increase the height of wind turbines at Golticlay.


Sir Bernard argued Dounreay 'should be part of the answer' to energy crisis

Sir Bernard argued Dounreay 'should be part of the answer' to energy crisis

Sir Bernard argued Dounreay 'should be part of the answer' to energy crisis

27 February 2023

The death of Sir Bernard Ingham will evoke memories of the strong pro-Dounreay stance taken by Margaret Thatcher's former chief press secretary.


World-beating 50GWh milestone for Caithness tidal power scheme

World-beating 50GWh milestone for Caithness tidal power scheme

World-beating 50GWh milestone for Caithness tidal power scheme

20 February 2023

A WORLD-first milestone in the field of tidal power has been hailed by the delighted firm behind the groundbreaking Caithness project.


Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

Electric vehicle charging costs could double under Highland Council plan

01 February 2023

The cost of charging an electric vehicle at a Highland Council rapid charging point could soon increase to 70p per kilowatt hour.


Caithness councillor hits out over anti-nuclear group's 'private' meeting at Highland Council HQ

Caithness councillor hits out over anti-nuclear group's 'private' meeting at Highland Council HQ

Caithness councillor hits out over anti-nuclear group's 'private' meeting at Highland Council HQ

31 January 2023

The anti-atomic energy group Nuclear Free Local Authorities has been accused of meddling and staging “closed door briefings” in the Highlands


Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm will be precursor to large-scale development across UK and globe

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm will be precursor to large-scale development across UK and globe

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm will be precursor to large-scale development across UK and globe

30 January 2023

Developers behind an offshore wind farm close to Dounreay say the project will act as a blueprint for floating wind technology across the world.


Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

29 January 2023

Local residents can apply for grants up to £750 to improve their employment potential


UHI STEM initiative given £900K boost as First Minister announces ScotWind funding

UHI STEM initiative given £900K boost as First Minister announces ScotWind funding

UHI STEM initiative given £900K boost as First Minister announces ScotWind funding

25 January 2023

A UHI initiative which promotes careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) has received a £900,000 funding boost.


Can the far north really benefit from economic spin-offs of Cromarty Firth freeport status?

Can the far north really benefit from economic spin-offs of Cromarty Firth freeport status?

Can the far north really benefit from economic spin-offs of Cromarty Firth freeport status?

25 January 2023

Caithness and Sutherland won't be left out of the expected jobs and investment boon from the Cromarty Firth green freeport deal, it has been claimed.


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