‘Slightly more hard cash’ anticipated for Viking Energy community benefit fund after timeline rejig
EnQuest confirms there will be a ‘radical change’ in Sullom Voe Terminal’s power set-up
The focus on building a 600Megawatt subsea cable is preventing investment in local renewable energy projects, writes James Mackenzie, the outgoing vice-chairman of Sustainable Shetland, the grassroots group that opposes the Viking Energy wind farm.
The 29-turbine Energy Isles wind farm, which could cost around £160 million, has the backing of Norwegian energy giant Statkraft
The meeting comes despite the proposed Viking Energy wind farm failing to secure government subsidy
Pete Bevington is one of the organisers of Lament for the Lang Kames, a ‘funeral procession’ being held on Saturday for “all that will be lost if Viking Energy goes ahead as planned”. He explains why the procession – coffin and all – is taking place.
Developer says it will continue to ‘explore all possible options to enable the wind farm to be built’
Hillswick based journalist and broadcaster Tom Morton has been supporting the Viking Energy wind farm as a community project for many years. Now, with local control of the project and community benefit lost, he has changed sides.
Energy Isles wants to see more capacity to export renewable energy
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