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First minister rejects report warning against renewable energy investment in Scotland
First Minister Alex Salmond has dismissed a leading financial house's warning that an independent Scotland could not afford to sustain a homegrown renewable energy industry. (...)
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'If there is no wind then there is no power' — fall in production prompts call for renewables debate
The Scottish Government has said it will meet its ambitious 2020 renewable energy targets — despite a fall in production last year. (...)
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Scottish Renewables chief responds to Newsnight comment criticism
The chief executive of Scottish Renewables has sought to clarify his position following demands for an apology over remarks he made on television. (...)
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Newsnight Scotland wind farm comment seen as 'insult to Perthshire'
Demands have been made for the chief executive of a top wind farm lobby to apologise to communities in Perthshire following claims made during a TV interview. (...)
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Wind power's £30 billion of potential for Scotland
Around £30 billion could be invested in Scotland's offshore wind industry, creating thousands of jobs, First Minister Alex Salmond has claimed. (...)
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Fife councillor's criticism of 'nonsense' wind farm claims
A West Fife councillor has said he doesn't see the benefits of wind farms when there are coal-fired power stations such as Longannet providing energy. (...)
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No electricity was imported during the Big Freeze
The Scottish Government has said there was no need to import electricity from abroad during the worst of the cold snap — despite output from wind turbines dropping to almost nothing. (...)
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East coast players uniting to grab renewables opportunity
An agreement which aims to consolidate the east coast of Scotland's global position in the renewables sector should move closer in the coming months. (...)
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Offshore industry to come with 5000 'green' jobs
More than 5000 'green' jobs will be created by the development of Scotland’s offshore wind industry, First Minister Alex Salmond predicted. (...)
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Biomass study 'scotches myths' about air quality, says renewables chief
The chief executive of Scottish Renewables says a study into a proposed biomass plant at Dundee Port "scotches some of the myths" about the impact on air quality. (...)
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Scotland set to rule the energy waves
A multi-billion-pound plan to harness the power of the sea off Scotland's north coast has been heralded as the most ambitious and significant marine energy project anywhere in the world. (...)
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