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Offshore wind growth 'a matter of pride' for communities around Moray Firth

Offshore wind growth 'a matter of pride' for communities around Moray Firth

Offshore wind growth 'a matter of pride' for communities around Moray Firth

08 November 2022

Coastal communities including Wick are being told that the growth of the offshore wind industry in the Moray Firth should be a source of pride.


Feedback sought on Caledonia wind farm plans at Wick consultation event

Feedback sought on Caledonia wind farm plans at Wick consultation event

Feedback sought on Caledonia wind farm plans at Wick consultation event

04 November 2022

A public consultation event in Wick on Monday will allow local people to share their thoughts on a proposed new wind farm in the Moray Firth.


Councillor wants to know why there has been an increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

Councillor wants to know why there has been an increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

Councillor wants to know why there has been an increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

04 November 2022

Call made by Struan Mackie after 15 particles discovered between February and March


Onshore application submitted for 100MW Pentland floating wind farm

Onshore application submitted for 100MW Pentland floating wind farm

Onshore application submitted for 100MW Pentland floating wind farm

02 November 2022

The bid to create a seven-turbine wind farm off the north coast has taken another step forward with submission of the onshore planning application.


First 100km of subsea cable installed in 'significant leap forward' for Shetland/Noss link

First 100km of subsea cable installed in 'significant leap forward' for Shetland/Noss link

First 100km of subsea cable installed in 'significant leap forward' for Shetland/Noss link

01 November 2022

Another milestone has been reached in the £660 million Shetland subsea power link project that will connect the islands to Caithness.


Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

Young professionals and apprentices hailed as future of renewables

30 October 2022

The role of apprentices and young professionals in the development of wind energy in Scotland has been highlighted at the Scottish Parliament.


Watten wind farm developer 'wants to work with Caithness communities'

Watten wind farm developer 'wants to work with Caithness communities'

Watten wind farm developer 'wants to work with Caithness communities'

28 October 2022

A revised plan for a wind farm at Watten will be put to the public at two new consultation events next month.


Wick electricity workers praised by MP as they prepare for winter storms

Wick electricity workers praised by MP as they prepare for winter storms

Wick electricity workers praised by MP as they prepare for winter storms

27 October 2022

Workers looking after the electricity network in Caithness have been praised by MP Jamie Stone after a visit to Wick.


West of Orkney wind farm developers keen to gather opinions in Caithness and Sutherland

West of Orkney wind farm developers keen to gather opinions in Caithness and Sutherland

West of Orkney wind farm developers keen to gather opinions in Caithness and Sutherland

16 October 2022

The developers of the proposed West of Orkney wind farm have emphasised they want to "gather as many opinions as possible" at consultation events.


Caithness energy storage facility to be decided at next week's north planning committee meeting

Caithness energy storage facility to be decided at next week's north planning committee meeting

Caithness energy storage facility to be decided at next week's north planning committee meeting

13 October 2022

Facility will last about 50 years and store up to 49.9 megawatts of electricity


Thurso, Spittal and Bettyhill to host consultation events over 125-turbine offshore wind farm

Thurso, Spittal and Bettyhill to host consultation events over 125-turbine offshore wind farm

Thurso, Spittal and Bettyhill to host consultation events over 125-turbine offshore wind farm

12 October 2022

Consultation events are being held in Caithness and Sutherland next month over a wind farm off the north coast that will be bigger than Beatrice.


Wick apprentice sees renewable energy role as 'a job for life' as part of SSE

Wick apprentice sees renewable energy role as 'a job for life' as part of SSE

Wick apprentice sees renewable energy role as 'a job for life' as part of SSE

11 October 2022

An apprentice has spoken of how he is "set up for a good career" as one of the latest recruits who will help SSE deliver a home-grown energy system.


TetraSub hailed as 'ideal fit' for floating wind farm off Dounreay

TetraSub hailed as 'ideal fit' for floating wind farm off Dounreay

TetraSub hailed as 'ideal fit' for floating wind farm off Dounreay

11 October 2022

The developers of a wind farm off the north coast, due to be operational in 2026, say their choice of floating technology "ticks all the boxes".


Caithness communities set to benefit from £3.75 million Halsary wind farm fund

Caithness communities set to benefit from £3.75 million Halsary wind farm fund

Caithness communities set to benefit from £3.75 million Halsary wind farm fund

07 October 2022

Communities across Caithness are set to benefit from a new £3.75 million fund created by ScottishPower Renewables' 15-turbine Halsary wind farm.


New report shows more than 27,000 jobs supported by Scotland’s renewable energy sector

New report shows more than 27,000 jobs supported by Scotland’s renewable energy sector

New report shows more than 27,000 jobs supported by Scotland’s renewable energy sector

05 October 2022

Scotland’s renewable energy industry and its supply chain supported more than 27,000 jobs and generated £5.6 billion of output in 2020.


Application for Cairnmore Hill wind farm near Thurso 'under consideration'

Application for Cairnmore Hill wind farm near Thurso 'under consideration'

Application for Cairnmore Hill wind farm near Thurso 'under consideration'

05 October 2022

The full planning application for a proposed wind farm to the west of Thurso has been submitted by developers RES.


New energy-saving system for Subsea 7 vessel

New energy-saving system for Subsea 7 vessel

New energy-saving system for Subsea 7 vessel

05 October 2022

Subsea 7's heavy construction/flex-lay vessel Seven Arctic is to be equipped with a new energy-saving and storage system.


Wick consultation event over plans for Caledonia offshore wind farm

Wick consultation event over plans for Caledonia offshore wind farm

Wick consultation event over plans for Caledonia offshore wind farm

04 October 2022

A public consultation event will be held in Wick next month over plans for a new offshore wind farm consisting of as many as 150 turbines.


Stone invites Rees-Mogg to Cromarty Firth to see 'totally green, totally clean' hydrogen plans

Stone invites Rees-Mogg to Cromarty Firth to see 'totally green, totally clean' hydrogen plans

Stone invites Rees-Mogg to Cromarty Firth to see 'totally green, totally clean' hydrogen plans

24 September 2022

Business secretary says he or one of his ministerial team may take up the offer


Plans are submitted for seven-turbine floating wind farm off Dounreay

Plans are submitted for seven-turbine floating wind farm off Dounreay

Plans are submitted for seven-turbine floating wind farm off Dounreay

15 September 2022

Plans have been lodged with Highland Council for a wind farm off the north coast of Caithness that will be the biggest of its kind in the world.


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