Perth energy firm SSE retains full-year outlook
Perth-based energy firm SSE yesterday said its financial outlook for the year remained unchanged despite a further dip in the number of customer accounts.
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SSE on target despite poor weather dampening green energy production
Power company SSE has held firm on its targets for the year despite reporting a dip in customer numbers and the amount of renewable energy it produced in the past three months.
READERS’ LETTERS: Work together to get renewables cable laid
Madam, – When I read how Angus Council and the Carnoustie Golf Links groups were opposing the laying of a renewable electricity cable through their land (Compulsory purchase order on historic links, Courier, July 11) I began to wonder if I was reading a master lesson on “how to do irony”.
National Trust announces end to fossil fuel investments to protect environment
The National Trust has announced an end to any investment in fossil fuel companies, as part of efforts to protect the natural environment.
Electricity network requires £2.2bn to achieve net zero aims
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks yesterday said at least £2.2 billion is required to upgrade its network to make Scotland ready for net zero emissions.
£100m drive to help UK firms capitalise on growth in offshore wind industry
UK firms are being told of the “huge opportunities” from the offshore wind industry in the coming years.
Zero-carbon electricity to outstrip fossil fuels for first time – National Grid
More British electricity is set to come from zero-carbon sources than fossil fuels this year for the first time since the Industrial Revolution, National Grid has said.
How Norway’s rain and snow will soon be powering British homes with green energy
Water flowing from mountains to fjords in Norway will soon be helping power British homes, as the world’s longest “interconnector” hooks up the two countries’ grids.
Labour calls for £2 billion wind farm to be built at BiFab
Scottish Labour has urged the Scottish Government to back its call to a French energy giant for construction contracts for a £2 billion wind farm to go to Scotland, not overseas.
Council not ready to grant appeal for Aviva turbine
Perth and Kinross Council has postponed a decision on a major wind turbine planned for the edge of the city.