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Scotland could be 'global hub' for floating wind technology says project director behind innovative scheme off Caithness coast

Scotland could be 'global hub' for floating wind technology says project director behind innovative scheme off Caithness coast

Scotland could be 'global hub' for floating wind technology says project director behind innovative scheme off Caithness coast

08 September 2022

Stromar project is 50 kilometres off Wick


Community benefit from Armadale Wind Farm would be worth £288k per year, says firm

Community benefit from Armadale Wind Farm would be worth £288k per year, says firm

Community benefit from Armadale Wind Farm would be worth £288k per year, says firm

02 September 2022

People living in the area around a proposed wind farm in north Sutherland are being asked to contribute to a consultation on a community benefit fund.


Dounreay waste heading for incineration to reduce space used in vaults

Dounreay waste heading for incineration to reduce space used in vaults

Dounreay waste heading for incineration to reduce space used in vaults

02 September 2022

Waste from Dounreay is being incinerated as part of the decommissioning of the former nuclear power plant.


EnerQuip acquisition seen as major step in extending global presence

EnerQuip acquisition seen as major step in extending global presence

EnerQuip acquisition seen as major step in extending global presence

27 August 2022

An Aberdeen-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has announced a "significant expansion" to its portfolio.


Cairnmore Hill wind farm developers says community benefit package will 'strengthen local area'

Cairnmore Hill wind farm developers says community benefit package will 'strengthen local area'

Cairnmore Hill wind farm developers says community benefit package will 'strengthen local area'

26 August 2022

Renewable energy company RES has pledged to work with community groups and Caithness Chamber of Commerce to support "local needs and priorities".


Floating wind farm takes top-level membership at Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Floating wind farm takes top-level membership at Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Floating wind farm takes top-level membership at Caithness Chamber of Commerce

25 August 2022

The company planning to build a wind farm off the north coast of Caithness has joined Caithness Chamber of Commerce as a diamond premier partner.


Offshore application for Pentland floating wind project is 'significant milestone'

Offshore application for Pentland floating wind project is 'significant milestone'

Offshore application for Pentland floating wind project is 'significant milestone'

23 August 2022

The developers of the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm have submitted their offshore application to the government agency Marine Scotland.


UK supply chain events planned for Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

UK supply chain events planned for Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

UK supply chain events planned for Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

18 August 2022

The Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm developers are organising a series of events at which they will speak to "as many suppliers as possible".


Far north set to benefit from major multi-million pound offshore windfarm project

Far north set to benefit from major multi-million pound offshore windfarm project

Far north set to benefit from major multi-million pound offshore windfarm project

11 August 2022

Two-gigawatt windfarm planned off Sutherland coast


Plans for Pentland Offshore Floating Wind Farm at Dounreay ready to go

Plans for Pentland Offshore Floating Wind Farm at Dounreay ready to go

Plans for Pentland Offshore Floating Wind Farm at Dounreay ready to go

10 August 2022

A major project near Dounreay is expected to take a big step forward in the coming weeks with a full application set to be submitted imminently.


Chief executive of battery company gives assurance on future of Thurso site

Chief executive of battery company gives assurance on future of Thurso site

Chief executive of battery company gives assurance on future of Thurso site

05 August 2022

Caithness facility central to expansion plans, says AMTE boss


Offshore wind farm developer needs larger site at Dounreay

Offshore wind farm developer needs larger site at Dounreay

Offshore wind farm developer needs larger site at Dounreay

04 August 2022

A larger site close to the Dounreay and Vulcan sites will be needed as part of plans to develop a 100MW offshore wind farm off the Caithness coast.


Caithness councillor to help make Highlands 'a world-leading sustainable destination'

Caithness councillor to help make Highlands 'a world-leading sustainable destination'

Caithness councillor to help make Highlands 'a world-leading sustainable destination'

03 August 2022

Councillor Karl Rosie, Highland Council’s climate change committee chairman, has joined the Highland Tourism CIC Climate Positive Leadership Group.


PICTURES: Noss Head switching station teams 'can be proud of what they have achieved'

PICTURES: Noss Head switching station teams 'can be proud of what they have achieved'

PICTURES: Noss Head switching station teams 'can be proud of what they have achieved'

03 August 2022

Workers involved in the Noss Head HVDC switching station project have been told that they can be proud of what they have done for the community.


Call for more government funding for tidal energy projects such as MeyGen

Call for more government funding for tidal energy projects such as MeyGen

Call for more government funding for tidal energy projects such as MeyGen

19 July 2022

Expert says more needs to be done to allow sector to compete with other renewables


Mill project takes 'huge step forward' with £250,000 funding from SSE Renewables

Mill project takes 'huge step forward' with £250,000 funding from SSE Renewables

Mill project takes 'huge step forward' with £250,000 funding from SSE Renewables

15 July 2022

Plans to transform John O’Groats Mill into a visitor attraction and community hub have taken "a huge step forward" with a £250,000 funding award.


MeyGen delivered £1.6 million from sale of power last year, says company annual report

MeyGen delivered £1.6 million from sale of power last year, says company annual report

MeyGen delivered £1.6 million from sale of power last year, says company annual report

14 July 2022

Overall, group losses were up by £54.7 million to £74.1 million in 2021


PICTURES: Cable-laying under way off Caithness coast as part of £660m Shetland energy project

PICTURES: Cable-laying under way off Caithness coast as part of £660m Shetland energy project

PICTURES: Cable-laying under way off Caithness coast as part of £660m Shetland energy project

08 July 2022

The first phase of cable-laying as part of the £660m Shetland subsea power link project has begun off the Caithness coast in a "major milestone".


MeyGen tidal energy deal is 'outstanding news' for the far north

MeyGen tidal energy deal is 'outstanding news' for the far north

MeyGen tidal energy deal is 'outstanding news' for the far north

08 July 2022

Announcement could create long-term jobs for people in Caithness and north Sutherland


Students receiving Pentland offshore wind scholarships are praised as 'fantastic leaders'

Students receiving Pentland offshore wind scholarships are praised as 'fantastic leaders'

Students receiving Pentland offshore wind scholarships are praised as 'fantastic leaders'

04 July 2022

The first school leavers to benefit from the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm Education and Training Fund have received their scholarship awards.


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