SIC leader says wind farm investment decision a ‘positive’ step forward in ‘uncertain economic times’
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
The charger in Unst, however, was only used eight times in the last two years
But terminal says it has still to be advised by Unite the Union
The team behind Viking Energy said the decision is ‘critical’ to the project moving forward
While visiting Kirkwall for the election count last week, Shetland News editor Hans J Marter took the opportunity to speak to some of the main players in Orkney’s renewable energy industry to find out how our nearest neighbours are responding to the climate emergency.
EnQuest confirms there will be a ‘radical change’ in Sullom Voe Terminal’s power set-up
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