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Offshore Wind

Scottish Renewables welcomes major boost to offshore wind in Scotland

Scottish Renewables welcomes the Scottish Government go-ahead for a cutting edge offshore demonstration wind turbine at the Fife Energy Park in Methil.

Hydro

Scottish Renewables concerned about potential ‘boom and bust’ scenario for small hydropower industry

Scottish Renewables has expressed its concern regarding a potential ‘boom and bust’ scenario which may hit the small hydropower industry if the government goes ahead with plans to cut its financial support.

Onshore Wind Planning

Scottish Renewables responds to new Scottish Government Planning Proposals

"Onshore wind is absolutely key to meeting Scotland’s climate change and renewable energy targets and excluding large areas of the country suitable for wind farms could potentially slow progress to achieving these objectives. "

Planning

Scottish Renewables comments on wild land news reports

'It's crucial we strike the right balance.'

Multiple

Record output and record investment for Scotland’s renewable industry

'On track to be Scotland's main source of electricity'

Offshore Wind

EOWDC receives consent from Scottish Government

'Projects like this are key to increasing scale and cutting costs, which will drive down costs for consumers.'

New Renewable Energy Skills Network Launched in Scotland

New national network aimed at boosting renewable energy workers

Marine

Saltire Prize Medal Winner Announced

Peter Fraenkel, Marine Current Turbines, was named Saltire Prize Medal Winner.