Wind power helps lift profits for Perth energy giant SSE
The boss of Perth-based energy giant SSE has called on the Government to go “harder and faster” on wind power to achieve its net zero aims by 2050.
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‘Wet and windy’ good for SSE as business shifts to green production
Blustery weather across the UK in the last three months has put the wind in the sails of SSE’s boss Alistair Phillips-Davies, whose company generated more electricity than expected from its wind turbines.
Staff evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze on roof of Perth’s SSE building
Firefighters are battling a blaze at Perth's SSE headquarters.
Watchdog launches investigation into Ovo’s £500 million takeover of SSE arm
The competition watchdog has launched an investigation into energy firm Ovo’s purchase of the retail arm of major Perth employer SSE.
CMA mulls investigation into Ovo’s £500m acquisition of SSE’s retail arm
The competition watchdog has said it is mulling an investigation into Ovo energy’s acquisition of SSE’s retail business.
More than 5,000 customers affected as power cut hits northern Perthshire
Large swathes of Highland Perthshire were plunged into darkness after a power cut hit thousands of homes.
Council decision on Coupar Angus battery park could be taken to Ombudsman
A community watchdog has said it is considering sending a council decision to grant permission for a large industrial complex on the edge of Coupar Angus to the Scottish Ombudsman.
Billions of pounds of offshore wind projects to be determined
The fate of billions of pounds worth of renewables projects will be determined today as the results of the third offshore wind auction round are announced.
Councillors told to sign off controversial Coupar Angus battery park plans
A controversial battery farm in Coupar Angus has been tipped for approval despite racking up 71 objections.
SSE sells part of its business but says there will be no job losses in Perth
Perth-headquartered energy firm SSE has reassured its workforce that there will be no redundancies as it announced the sale of its domestic energy business to a rival firm.