Tag: renewables
The Life and Death of nuclear power plants
By Peter Rowberry with additional reporting by Newsroom
It seems that the policy to build new nuclear power stations...
End of an era as Hunterston B decommissions
By Russell Bruce
It is not often there is a nuclear energy story that is a cause for celebration....
How is the world doing using less fossil fuels?
By Russell Bruce
Not very well is the conclusion of the Newsnet team having looked at where and for...
Dependence on fossil fuel, 4 nation analysis
By Russell Bruce
Recently published data shows Scotland produced enough renewable electricity to meet 95.9% of our own consumption...
More power: Scotland needs control of electricity policy
Commentary by Fraser Wallace
Scotland has made significant progress with regard to the development of renewable energy systems. However, it is clear that to maximise...
Applecross community hydro scheme races to beat UK rule change on...
By a Newsnet.scot Reporter
The north west Highland community of Applecross is in a race against time to complete fund-raising for a £780,000 community hydro...
Oil prices: we need a sensible, holistic view and we need...
In the third part of his series on oil , Russell Bruce urges swift Government action
As Scotland worries about the fall in oil prices,...
Nuclear subsidy bad for Scottish renewables say environmentalists
By Martin Kelly The UK government’s decision to earmark billions to new nuclear power is threatening Scotland’s renewables industry according to Friends of the...
Law firm survey suggests Scotland best place to invest in renewables
By Martin Kelly Scotland is the most attractive part of the UK for renewables investment, according to a survey carried out by a leading...
First Minister announces renewable energy investment fund
A multi-million pound renewable energy investment fund (REIF), geared to stimulating greater levels of private finance into innovative green power and renewable district...