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'The size of the prize' — economic summit hears renewables could be Dundee's 'North Sea oil' moment
The £1bn regeneration of Dundee's waterfront and the economic pulling power of the V&A museum is expected to create up to 10,000 jobs for the region. (...)
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Fife firm Burcote Wind targets renewable energy opportunities
An ambitious Fife renewable energy company this week revealed plans to pursue consents for 10 major windfarm developments collectively valued at more than £1 billion. (...)
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Son says Donald Trump may commit £10 million to windfarm fight
The son of US tycoon Donald Trump has claimed his father may spend more than £10m on fighting wind turbine proposals. (...)
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Former councillors claim GlaxoSmithKline wind turbines have more support in Montrose than meeting would suggest
Former Angus councillors have emerged as spokesmen for ''a silent majority'' in defence of plans to build turbines on the South Esk. (...)
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GlaxoSmithKline faces public opposition at Montrose wind turbine plan meeting
A public meeting about proposed Angus turbines remained civilised but left the company behind the plans in no doubt as to the strength of feeling on the subject. (...)
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Friends of the Earth Scotland claims biomass plants will take £170 million in subsidies
A leading environmental group has claimed controversial plans to build biomass plants in Dundee, Rosyth and Grangemouth will net Forth Energy around £170m a year in subsidies. (...)
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Strathearn councillor attacks Scotland's 'mad dash for wind power'
The relentless pressure to identify new sites for windfarm developments has been described as ''economic and environmental folly'' by a Perthshire councillor. (...)
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SSE onshore wind capacity passes gigawatt milestone
Perth-based energy giant SSE has underlined its leading position in the UK's renewables sector by confirming its onshore wind capacity has passed 1,000MW for the first time. (...)
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Fishing groups worried River Isla hydro scheme could be a repeat of River Garry problems
Fishing groups have told The Courier of their concerns that a River Isla hydro turbine could ''kill'' the river and drain the region's economy. (...)
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English independence campaigners demand 'fair share' of North Sea oil
English independence campaigners have demanded a ''fair share'' of North Sea Oil in the event of Scotland breaking away from the UK. (...)
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Alternatives sought after solar panel scheme switched off
Dundee City Council has committed itself to trying to find a replacement for its collapsed solar power project. (...)
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Minister marks offshore renewables milestone at Energy Park Fife
Energy, enterprise and tourism minister Fergus Ewing marked a milestone in Scotland's offshore renewables sector during a visit to Methil. (...)
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Renewable subsidies only playing small part in rising fuel bills, reports Committee on Climate Change
Household fuel bills will go up £10 a year to help pay for the development of renewable energy sources, it has been claimed. (...)
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Sturgeon hints at renewable energy investment news for Dundee
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has hinted that a ''very positive'' announcement about renewable investment in Dundee is imminent. (...)
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Citigroup chief maintains independence uncertainty is affecting investment in renewable energy
A leading market analyst says it is ''preposterous'' to pretend the possibility of independence is not hindering renewable energy development. (...)
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UK Government urged to rethink timetable for solar power feed-in tariff cut
Scottish energy minister Fergus Ewing has urged the UK Government to delay a subsidy cut which he said is having a ''devastating impact'' on Scotland's solar panel installers. (...)
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Gamesa pulls plug: disappointing end to months of uncertainty for Dundee
Following the announcement that Gamesa has ruled out Dundee as the base for its new offshore wind turbine manufacturing plant, our business editor looks back at a long-running series of negotiations. (...)
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'Dundee is no longer an option' — major blow as city loses bid for Gamesa wind turbine jobs
Dundee has been dealt a major blow, with wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa announcing it has ruled out building a multi-million-pound factory in the city that would have created 1,800 jobs. (...)
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Thousands of jobs at Carillion Energy Services at risk
More than 4,000 workers have been left fearing for their jobs after Carillion Energy Services announced a major restructuring. (...)
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Dundee or not Dundee? Gamesa says wind turbine factory decision is 'imminent'
Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has said a decision on whether it will build a factory in Dundee or Hartlepool is imminent. (...)
