Turbine supplier announced for Highland wind farm

SSE Renewables has announced Vestas as the turbine supplier for its Aberarder wind farm in the Highlands. Vestas will supply and install a dozen of...

Third programme helps professionals return to Scotland’s renewables sector

SSE has stepped up its collaboration with STEM Returners to help more engineers in Scotland re-enter the renewables sector following a career break. The partnership...
Smart Works Scotland’s office at Scotiabank House in Edinburgh

Lighting specialist closes the loop with repurposing initiative

A Midlothian lighting specialist has embarked on a charity initiative which sees energy efficient light fittings recovered from fit-out projects donated to worthy causes. Loanhead-based Blackmoon...
Salt spreader HGV retrofitted with a hybrid hydrogen system

Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub moves a step closer

BALFOUR Beatty has marked a milestone in its decarbonisation journey with the launch of its M77 Hydrogen project, described as marking a major step...

Shetland climate change programme receives net zero funding

A study into the potential creation of a rural energy and transport hub in Shetland has received a grant of £52,648 from Innovate UK's...
Electrical apprentices

Flexel donates Far Infrared panels to Scottish electrical training colleges

FLEXEL International Ltd is supporting the next generation of electricians by donating free Far Infrared heating panels and educational displays to every electrical training...

Barrhead Housing’s smart homes programme to be expanded

BARRHEAD Housing is to expand its innovative smart homes programme thanks to new funding awarded through Glasgow City Region's 5G Innovation Region (Smart and...

Scotland eyes future-proofing forests to aid net zero ambitions

FORESTERS have been urged to adapt their woodlands now to minimise the risks of climate change. The call came from Scottish Forestry, which said such...

Edinburgh College decarbonisation plans heat up

EDINBURGH College has teamed up with Vital Energi on a project to decarbonise the heating system at its Midlothian Campus in a bid to...

Mix of materials should form offsite sector’s zero carbon tool kit

By Sam Hart, head of modern methods of construction (MMC) at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) IN Scotland’s housebuilding sector timber frame has fast...

North Lanarkshire-created digital platform set to transform roads nationally

NORTH Lanarkshire Council and Amey have delivered an open-source digital platform for local authorities to access carbon data, materials comparison tools, and shared learning...
Joe Warren, Knight Frank

Time to prepare for biggest shake-up in Scottish EPCs for more than a decade

By Joe Warren, building consultancy partner at Knight Frank THERE are lots of legislative and regulatory difference between Scotland and the rest of the UK....
A representative from SWIP (centre) with Procast’s David Chapman (left) and Ciaran Devaney

Procast secures sixth accolade in a row at Energy Efficiency Awards

PROCAST Group is celebrating after winning the firm's sixth award in a row at The Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards. The team triumphed in the Scottish...

Scotland faces ‘missed opportunity’ if heat in buildings bill is delayed further

THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has called for immediate action to stimulate investment in Scotland's future workforce by introducing the heat in buildings bill. Highlighting...
Artist's impression

Plans for build of £130m battery storage facility in Bathgate edge forward

PLANS for the build of a £130 million 200-megawatt battery storage facility in Bathgate have passed through West Lothian Council's executive committee without objection. The...
Professor Sean Smith

Scotland urged to double the number of electricians to achieve net zero goals

A construction expert has claimed that Scotland needs to double the existing number of qualified electricians to make a successful transition to net zero. Professor...
Scottish Water waste water treatment works in Bathgate.

Scottish Water ramps up net zero aims with solar scheme at Bathgate treatment works

SCOTTISH Water has announced completion of a £675,000 solar scheme at its waste water treatment works in Bathgate. The project forms part of the organisation's...
Carbon Futures certified assessor

Carbon Futures named certified assessor for ‘Zero Bills’ building standard

ENERGY and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has announced a new strategic partnership with Octopus Energy, after being appointed as a certified assessor for the...

Dalkeith Passivhaus project looks to deliver significant energy savings

HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the firm has commenced work on Midlothian Council’s first ‘Passivhaus’ housing project in Dalkeith town centre. The business...
Solar scheme at WWTW

£1 million solar scheme completed at Cowdenbeath site

A £1 million solar scheme has been delivered at a Scottish Water Horizons’ owned facility linked to Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in...