Scottish Renewables

Scotland’s 32 local authorities are facing a planning logjam which will jeopardise the country’s climate targets, new research by industry body Scottish Renewables reveals today.

The next Scottish Government should establish a Net-zero Energy Commission to provide the country with a national net-zero pathway which would bring society together as it works towards a greener future, according to industry body Scottish Renewables. Launching its Manifesto for 2021’s Scottis

The Scottish Government has set a new ambition to increase offshore wind capacity to 11 gigawatts (GW) of energy installed by 2030 – enough to power more than eight million homes.

The Scottish Government has pledged to increase investment in infrastructure year on year so that by the end of the next Parliament it will be £1.5 billion higher than last year.

Proposals to remove rules supporting sustainable development in Scotland would harm renewable energy deployment and the country’s efforts to tackle the climate emergency, according to Scottish Renewables.

New figures released today by Scottish Renewables show the economic boost available if the government uses renewable energy to pursue a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Every gigawatt of renewable power installed in Scotland creates 1,500 jobs and adds £133 million of GVA to our e

Additional funding of £5.5 million is being made available for renewables projects to contribute towards a green recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.

A multi-million-pound fund has been set up by the Scottish Government to help the energy sector recover from the dual economic impacts of coronavirus and the oil and gas price crash.

Scotland's seabed is being opened up for new wind farm projects for the first time in a decade with the launch of a new round of leasing by Crown Estate Scotland.

Industry body Scottish Renewables has appointed seven new directors to its board. An election for the posts saw 20 eligible candidates enter the ballot, with a record turnout of 65% of the organisation’s 260 member companies voting.

More members of the Scottish Parliament cite renewable energy as an industry with high growth potential than any other, according to new research released today. Four in ten (39%) MSPs said renewable energy is a sector with the greatest potential for growth in the next five years – ahead of fi

The Scottish Government should put “place” at the heart of coherent, infrastructure prioritisation and planning to achieve an inclusive net zero carbon economy, according to a 30-year infrastructure blueprint published today. Ian Russell, chairman of the Infrastructure Commission for Sco

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