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Renewable Energy Generation in Scotland

{ Posted on Dec 23 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Cleantech Scotland, Government Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Scottish Government
As the festive period of overindulgence approaches we were delighted to read a press release from the Scottish Government that shows Scotland continues to generate more renewable energy than ever before.  The statistics published today show that in 2008, renewables ...Read More »

UPDATE: Beauly-Denny Planning Decision – Inevitable?

{ Posted on Dec 17 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Beauly-Denny Power Line, Cleantech, Energy Targets, PLanning Permission, Scottish Government
Back in October, we wrote an article exploring the inevitability of the Beauly-Denny Power Line planning decision. This week, the issue has been pushed back into the public’s conscience, and a much heated debate has, inexorably, ensued. The £350m scheme, with ...Read More »

UPDATE: Could Scottish Independence be a good thing?

{ Posted on Dec 01 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Cleantech Scotland, Renewable Energy, Scottish Government, Scottish Independence
Back in October, we wrote a post exploring whether Scottish Independence would be a positive step for Scotland’s renewable energy generation prospects.  With recent media coverage and political maneuvering from Alex Salmond, this issue has sparked controversial debate, with many ...Read More »

Cleantech Innovation Centre (CIC) opened in California

{ Posted on Nov 04 2009 by StuartO }
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Categories : Cleantech Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Government
Yesterday a ceremony was held to mark completion of construction of the Cleantech Innovation Centre in Orovilla, California. This is an excellent initiative not only to demonstrate commitment to cleantech research and businesses but also to bring these together. Much like ...Read More »

MSP’s must secure wind turbine jobs

{ Posted on Nov 03 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Renewable Energy, Scottish Government, Wind
Renewable Devices, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has taken the limelight today over concerns that the company will not go ahead with a Scottish manufacturing facility, resulting in the potential loss of hundreds of jobs and a substantial investment in ...Read More »