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New poll suggests Scots twice as favourable to wind power than nuclear or shale gas

New survey of attitudes towards energy has found strong support for renewables.

Onshore Wind

Scottish Renewables’ response to Daily Telegraph article

Scottish Renewables' response to the Daily Telegraph article published on 23 February referring to a study undertaken by researchers at Aberdeen University on wind farms built on peat land

Bioenergy Heat

New support measures for Scottish biomass

Increased certainty for biomass plants

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Scottish Renewables responds to Scottish Conservatives Energy Policy

"I don’t think the public will support a policy that attacks an industry delivering thousands of jobs, investment worth billions and helps tackle climate change." Niall Stuart, CEO.

Offshore Wind

Scotland’s energy boon continues with £165m investment in offshore wind sector

Scotland’s offshore wind developers have invested around £165m in the Scottish economy so far.

Hydro

Scotland’s hydropower industry celebrates 70th birthday

First event to mark this milestone is this evening at a Scottish parliamentary reception.

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Scottish renewables bigger than coal or gas for the first time

Scotland's energy mix is greener than ever before.

Onshore Wind

Scottish Renewables responds to REF report on wind farm economic lifespan

Our oldest commercial wind farms in Scotland are around 16 years old and none of them have been decommissioned or repowered.

Marine

European funding for Scottish tidal projects

Kyle Rhea Tidal Turbine Array and Sound of Islay projects awarded NER300 funds.

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Scottish Green Energy Awards 2012 Winners

Winners reflect the huge strength we have in Scotland’s homegrown renewable energy sector.