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Investigations into damage to Viking turbine blade

31 October 2024

Community benefit scheme hailed a success as more than 200 projects funded

18 October 2024

Wind turbines in the scottish highlands.

SSEN denies Kergord fault speculation

17 October 2024

Lottie Robertson - her home will be surrounded by huge turbines.

Relief as SSE reverses decision to name turbine after Lottie Robertson

1 October 2024

A wind farm with multiple wind turbines stands on a vast, hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

Viking paths not yet ready for walkers and cyclists

30 September 2024

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

Open letter to SSE: please listen to Lottie’s own words

30 September 2024

A series of wind turbines on a grassy hill with several houses and buildings in the foreground.

No change to Lottie turbine name, SSE says

Meanwhile a Viking Energy turbine is set to be named after a worker who died during its construction

27 September 2024

Four individuals wearing high-visibility clothing and hard hats stand on a gravel path near wind turbines in a hilly area.

SSE employees among those asking about cheaper energy bills, Scottish secretary says

20 September 2024

Landscape at dawn with several wind turbines situated on hills. Calm waters in the foreground reflect the turbines and the pastel-colored sky.

‘Exploited by a large multi-national, aided by a council that failed to take account of local concerns’

As the Viking Energy wind farm and interconnector are officially activated, retired teacher Frank Hay, the chair of Sustainable Shetland – the campaign group that has been opposing the wind farm project for more than 15 years – reflects on how this was achieved and at what cost.

19 September 2024

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

How fully were health concerns investigated?

16 September 2024

Wind turbines on a hill overlooking a rural landscape with scattered houses and green fields under a cloudy sky.

Charitable trust Viking investment pay-outs to be reported publicly in due course

12 September 2024

A wind farm with multiple wind turbines stands on a vast, hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

Prime minister says constraint payments is a ‘problem we’re determined to fix’

4 September 2024

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair stands in front of a stone wall, wearing a black blazer with a small flag pin and a patterned top.

‘We need to shift the balance of fairness’, SIC leader says in speech at SSE event

3 September 2024

Wind turbines on a hill overlooking a rural landscape with scattered houses and green fields under a cloudy sky.

A short history of the Viking Energy wind farm project

3 September 2024

Wind turbines on a hill overlooking a rural landscape with scattered houses and green fields under a cloudy sky.

No major community benefit fund projects expected anytime soon

2 September 2024

A wind farm with multiple wind turbines stands on a vast, hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

Breaking

Petition calls on councillors not to attend Viking celebration dinner

30 August 2024

A wind farm with multiple wind turbines stands on a vast, hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

SSE celebrates completion of Viking Energy wind farm

The utility’s chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies predicts huge benefits for the isles
Cheap wind energy will stabilise electricity prices, according to SSE
Company keen to develop further projects in the isles

29 August 2024

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

‘A sad day for many’

29 August 2024

A group of wind turbines.

SSE claims £2m in constraint payments as ‘consumers pay to keep the Viking wind farm idle’

27 August 2024

A rural landscape featuring a small road, two houses, and a large wind farm with multiple turbines on a hilly terrain under a cloudy sky.

Sergeant Swoosh and Lottie among names contributed by children for Viking turbines

22 July 2024

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

Disgraceful

22 July 2024

A landscape featuring multiple wind turbines on a hilly terrain during sunset, with a winding road and a small body of water in the foreground.

Milestone for SSE Renewables as Viking produces first power

6 June 2024

Eleven objections to proposed car park at Viking compound

31 May 2024

A rural landscape featuring a small road, two houses, and a large wind farm with multiple turbines on a hilly terrain under a cloudy sky.

Updated

Viking community fund business plan agreed as £2.2m a year scheme prepares to open

15 May 2024

Plans in for car park and picnic benches at wind farm compound site

10 May 2024

Aerial view of a construction site with earth-moving equipment on rugged terrain, featuring roads, a yellow site office, and workers.

Updated

Site work stood down as safety precaution after peat slide

8 May 2024

A group of wind turbines on a hill.

Arrangements for main Viking community benefit fund proposed

6 April 2024

Illustration of proposed tree planting areas to enhance biodiversity and landscape.

Seven-hectare woodland planned for Viking Energy borrow pit site

22 March 2024

A group of wind turbines on a hill.

Most Viking turbines now checked and ready

14 February 2024

A distant view of numerous wind turbines on a barren landscape under an overcast sky.

Litter on wind farm site an ‘ongoing issue’

Meanwhile a public car park will be constructed at Sandwater once the wind farm is complete

9 February 2024

A group of large wind turbines stands on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.

Viking confirms generator caught fire at the end of last year

31 January 2024

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

Open letter to councillors: why is there still no financial bond in place?

26 January 2024

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

Who are they trying to kid?

15 January 2024

Initial talks about turning wind farm compound into public carpark

11 January 2024

Wind turbines in the scottish highlands.

Burn of Lunklet conditions remain ‘very poor’, report says

14 December 2023

Community benefit fund one step closer to financing legacy projects

7 November 2023

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

Farewell to spoilt Shetland

26 October 2023

Three trucks transporting large cylindrical structures on a road in daylight, with a hilly backdrop.

Viking to consider temporary repair to road damage

11 October 2023

A rural landscape with houses in the foreground and numerous wind turbines spread across the rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Viking wind farm offered second government contract

8 September 2023

A large wind turbine under construction in a vast green and brown landscape, with a crane and several vehicles positioned at its base. Hills and water are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

All 103 turbines now installed at Viking Energy wind farm site

18 August 2023

A white energy-efficient welfare unit from Ness Engineering Ltd on a gravel surface with wind turbines and a body of water in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Ness Engineering provide eco-friendly welfare units for wind farm

7 August 2023

Heavy trucks transport large wind turbine blades on a gravel road in a foggy landscape. A service van is parked nearby.

SSE Renewables pleased with progress on Viking construction site

31 July 2023

Three workers in high-visibility jackets engage in conversation outside an industrial building. One is gesturing with his hand while the others listen attentively.

Scottish energy secretary visits Shetland: ‘We have all of the energy but none of the power’

21 July 2023

Wind turbines placed on a hilly landscape under a clear sky.

Decommissioning bond to be in place soon, Viking liaison meeting told

19 July 2023

Sn letters - letter at Shetlandnews.

‘We don’t share his view’

19 July 2023

A series of wind turbines on a grassy hill with several houses and buildings in the foreground.

‘There is a bigger picture’ – Viking’s Aaron Priest moves on to next project

18 July 2023

Several wind turbines spread across a hilly landscape under a clear sky, with a few buildings visible in the foreground.

Wind farm halfway complete with 52 turbines installed – whilst locals raise concerns

Construction work at night is permitted, says SSE. A total of 16 turbines will be fitted with red aviation lights

7 July 2023

A small muddy stream flows under a short wooden bridge. Grass and dry reeds line the banks, with a wire fence running along the top.

SSE to look into silt pollution incident

19 May 2023

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