Scottish Government

In total the Demand Flexibility Service tests have procured over 1.5GWh of capacity. Image: Getty.

October 24, 2022

Scottish Government to explore further support measures for consumers and businesses

The Scottish Government has confirmed that further support measures will be explored for consumers and businesses amid the energy crisis via a summit between energy companies, advice organisations and ministers.

The new tool forms part of the Charge Project. Image: SPEN

September 1, 2022

SPEN makes over 160 EV chargers available across Lanarkshire as part of Project PACE

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has made more than 160 electric vehicle (EV) chargers available at hubs across Lanarkshire as part of Project PACE.

Equinor's Hywind Scotland floating wind farm. Image: Øyvind Gravås / Woldcam.

June 8, 2022

Floating Offshore Wind Task Force launched to lay the groundwork to make the UK a ‘superpower’

RenewableUK has launched a Floating Offshore Wind Task Force to support the UK’s ambition to be at the forefront of the rollout of the technology.

January 27, 2022

Scottish DNOs launch Project Re-Heat to explore flexibility from decarbonised heating systems

The Scottish government, SP Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution have launched a new heat pump and thermal storage trial in the Highlands.

SSE's Beatrice offshore wind farm. Image: SSE.

January 6, 2022

Scotland's electricity consumption falls 1.4% short of 100% renewable target

Final figures released by the Scottish government show that the country just missed out on reaching its goal of 100% of its energy consumption being from renewables by 2020.

September 8, 2021

Just transition to net zero at the heart of Scottish government's five year plans

The Scottish government has outlined plans to help secure a just transition to net zero, including opportunities for new green jobs.

Green hydrogen: silver bullet or cog in the machine? Image: Scottish Power.

April 26, 2021

Ahead of election ENA sets out key priorities to meet ‘high bar’ set by previous Scottish governments

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has laid out its five key priorities ahead of the Scottish election.

December 22, 2020

ScottishPower targets green hydrogen 'success story' with new business unit

A new business division focused on green hydrogen has been created by ScottishPower, with its first projects expected next year.

ScottishPower's Wether Hill wind farm. Image: Bob Peace.

October 7, 2020

CCC urges Scotland to take 'decisive action' by becoming first UK nation to unveil net zero plan

The Scottish government is being urged to set out a net zero compliant plan before the end of the year - becoming the first UK nation to do so.

Nesta's experiment also revealed public misunderstandings surrounding the UK Government’s Energy Price Guarantee. Image: Pixabay.

August 24, 2020