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Scottish islands 'may need barges and work camps' for 1500 energy workers

BARGES and work camps may be needed in Shetland to support a workforce of around 1500 people for energy projects.

The National (Scotland)

New state-of-the-art £150 million SSE training centre plans unveiled

A NEW state-of-the-art £150 million training centre is to be built in the north-east of Scotland by SSEN Transmission in a bid to support the next…

The National (Scotland)

SSEN’s plan to build 46 steel towers near Highland village faces objection

A PLAN by energy giant SSEN to build 46 steel towers close to a Sutherland village could be objected to by Highland Council over environmental…

The National (Scotland)

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Investment in subsea cable network to create thousands of green jobs

The upgrade of the 113 cables linking Scottish islands is expected to support the decarbonisation of island-based industries such as distilleries.

Evening Standard

From pylons to plug sockets: what makes up the UK’s electricity grid?

For nearly a century, a system of turbines, substations, wires and more has powered everything from your kettle to entire cities. We take a look at 11 of its most essential elements …

The Guardian - UK

Power firm sets out plans to deliver 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney welcomed SSEN Transmission’s investment as ‘great news’ for the country’s workforce and renewables sector.

Evening Standard

Power restored to all homes almost a week after Storm Amy swept in

Around 1,000 engineers and tree cutters were involved in the Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ response.

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More than 1,000 homes still without power on fifth night since Storm Amy

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said the ‘vast majority’ of households are due to have power restored by the end of Tuesday.

Evening Standard

ScotRail: Storm Amy was significant’ weather event that created real challenges

More than 480 incidents were reported, the railways operator said as SSEN revealed about 1,400 Scots homes remained without power.

Evening Standard

Thousands of homes face fourth night without power in wake of Storm Amy

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said “challenging” network faults were still being addressed in parts of the Highlands, Argyll and Mull.

Evening Standard

Thousands of homes still without power after Storm Amy

Thousands of homes remain without power into a fourth day as work continues to repair damage following Storm Amy ...

The National (Scotland)

Many homes still without power after Storm Amy

Weather warnings were in place during the storm.

Evening Standard

Around 12,000 homes still without power as Storm Amy clean up continues

The storm swept in on Friday.

Evening Standard

Around 17,000 homes still without power after Storm Amy

There is still disruption to some rail travel.

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The Independent UK

Storm Amy latest: Thousands still without power as weather warnings continue

Yellow warnings are in place until midday for parts of the UK

Evening Standard

Thousands without power amid Storm Amy wind warnings

Yellow warnings are in place until midday for northern Scotland.

Evening Standard

34,000 homes left without power as Storm Amy sweeps country

Weather warnings remain in place across the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Outrage over flood risk and peat destruction from green energy plan at historic site

A “FARCE” of a green energy development will destroy a valuable peat carbon store and create a flood risk for a village built at the site of an…

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Locals call for public inquiry into Highland pylon proposals

COMMUNITY councils and campaigners said the deadline for consultation on a major pylon line to run from the Highlands is “undemocratic”, as…

The Independent UK

Campaigners call for public inquiry over deadline for pylon consultation

Community councils and campaigners have criticised the deadline on the proposed consultation for the Spittal to Beauly pylon line.

The Independent UK

Last of 72,000 homes in Scotland which lost power in Storm Floris reconnected

SSEN said record wind speeds and widespread storm-force gusts caused ‘considerable network damage’.

Evening Standard

Fewer than 1,000 Scottish homes still without power after Storm Floris

Engineers are expected to return on Thursday morning to carry out the remaining work.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands remain without power after Storm Floris with 60,000 reconnected

SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has said teams across Scotland are making continued progress to reconnect customers who lost…

The National (Scotland)

Engineers working to restore power to 22,000 properties in Scotland

Engineers are working to restore power to around 22,000 properties in the north and north east of Scotland on Tuesday morning, following Storm Floris

The National (Scotland)

Lesley Riddoch explores need to upgrade grid network in rural Scotland in new film

JOURNALIST Lesley Riddoch explores why a Scottish rural community is energy-rich but lacks the power to make it work for them in her new film…

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