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Renewable energy beats nuclear as Scotland’s main power source
Renewable energy in Scotland from wind farms, hydro power plants and other green sources has exceeded nuclear, becoming the top source of electricity in the nation in the first months of 2014, according to figures from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
read more... 01/12/2014
Ineos purchases a stake of 80% in second UK shale gas site
Swiss-based chemicals corporation Ineos has purchased a stake of 80 percent in a shale gas license in Scotland, its second such license in the country, as stated by Ineos on Monday.
read more... 14/10/2014
Scotland approves four offshore wind farms
The Scottish government has authorized the construction of four offshore wind farms to which would be able to produce enough electricity to power over 1.4 million households.
read more... 13/10/2014
ABB wins order of $800 million for Scottish subsea electricity connection
ABB has won an order of $800 million with Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission for a subsea electricity connection in Scotland, which is due to start operating in 2018, as stated by the Swiss engineering conglomerate.
read more... 10/09/2014
British government will support Scottish tidal power project
The British government will support a tidal project, described as the major tidal array in the world, in Scotland, which will vote on autonomy from London in September.
read more... 26/08/2014