SSE says the Viking wind farm will deliver substantial social-economic end environmental benefits
Ofgem conditionally approves interconnector
Shetland Wind Environmental Advisory Group met last week for the first time
Shetland Islands Council is now working with the Oil and Gas Technology Centre on the project, which focuses on the shift to low carbon energy
SSE is awaiting the outcome of a consultation on a 600MW transmission link to the Scottish mainland, which is necessary for the wind farm to go ahead
Peel Energy has begun the process of discharging planning conditions for its proposed wind farm in Yell
There are six active mussel farms in Weisdale Voe, where the cable would run in to from Caithness
The project is the third phase of the Clair oil field west of Shetland
There could be extra power demand from Shetland – stemming from platforms west of the isles – as oil operators look to reduce emissions
Viking Energy must firm up its wind farm intentions first
SHE Transmission says it anticipates the project could be undertaken without ‘significant impact’ on the environment
Phased reduction in staff and no visitors allowed on site
Carmichael calls on government to invest in clean energy
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