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The National Energy System Operator will outline new energy infrastructure locations in a long-term strategic plan (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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British grid operator to outline new energy infrastructure sites in long-term plan

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) will outline energy infrastructure locations in its strategic spatial energy plan.

The Grangemouth refinery will close next year (Andrew Milligan/PA)
EnvironmentManufacturingNews

Grangemouth refinery closure: College to offer ‘bespoke support’ to workers at risk

Plans for the closure of Scotland's Grangemouth refinery next year will lead to the loss of up to 400 jobs.

Scotland became home to the first offshore floating wind farm in 2017 (PA)
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Giant floating wind farms could destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, sector warns

The Scottish fishing industry warns that floating wind farms threaten its survival, urging government action to protect it.

Scotland is on course for a record number of heat pump installations in 2024, an industry body has said (Steve Parsons/PA)
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Scotland on course for record number of heat pump installations in 2024

Scotland is set for a record year in heat pump installations, with a 34 per cent rise in 2024, boosted by government incentives.

An image of Scotland's First Minister John Swinney (Andrew Milligan/PA)
ElectricityNewsSolarWind

Scotland and GB Energy discuss ‘unrivalled opportunity’ for renewables

Scotland's First Minister, Mr Swinney, said the government will work constructively with GB Energy to revive the country's renewable potential.

Shetland has seen a rapid expansion of wind energy over the past decade (PA)
ClimateElectricityEnvironmentNewsWind

Commission to set out how renewables can benefit communities across Scotland

Scotland’s Just Transition Commission will today set out key lessons from Shetland’s experience of the energy transition which it believes can help shape...

News Release

New Great British Energy partnership launched to turbocharge energy independence

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announce first major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate to unleash...

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