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RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

05 March 2024

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'


2000 homes still without power after Storm Jocelyn

2000 homes still without power after Storm Jocelyn

2000 homes still without power after Storm Jocelyn

24 January 2024

Around 2000 homes across the north were still without power at lunchtime on Wednesday, but SSEN hopes to reconnect them by the end of the day.


3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

22 January 2024

Thousands of homes across Scotland were still without power at 5pm on Monday evening following overnight outages caused by Storm Isha.


Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023

There were wide power cuts reported in parts of Sutherland, with further incidents reported to the south of Inverness and south of Aviemore.


Awards will celebrate highest achiever

Awards will celebrate highest achiever

Awards will celebrate highest achiever

26 May 2022

Renewable energy awards will celebrate outstanding achievement in the Highlands and Islands' sector


Get your energy awards entries in now!

Get your energy awards entries in now!

Get your energy awards entries in now!

19 May 2022

The deadline for entries to the Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards closes this week so don't miss out!


Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes Carrbridge boy's day

Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes Carrbridge boy's day

Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes Carrbridge boy's day

13 May 2022

A 12-year-old Carrbridge Primary pupil was given a special treat by Dounreay's operators with a visit to see the nuclear site's robots in action.


Highland Council makes deal with net zero technology specialist with the aim of becoming a centre of innovation for decarbonised transport

Highland Council makes deal with net zero technology specialist with the aim of becoming a centre of innovation for decarbonised transport

Highland Council makes deal with net zero technology specialist with the aim of becoming a centre of innovation for decarbonised transport

11 March 2022

The Highlands is set to be a leader in the decarbonisation of transport following an agreement between the council and net zero specialist Getech


Glenshero in the Monadhliath deemed 'not right place' for 39-turbine wind farm

Glenshero in the Monadhliath deemed 'not right place' for 39-turbine wind farm

Glenshero in the Monadhliath deemed 'not right place' for 39-turbine wind farm

11 March 2022

Scheme would have contributed to one of the largest swathes of wind turbines in the UK


Highland MP Jamie Stone is set to meet the UK government to discuss rising energy prices

Highland MP Jamie Stone is set to meet the UK government to discuss rising energy prices

Highland MP Jamie Stone is set to meet the UK government to discuss rising energy prices

19 January 2022

Mr Stone says 'we are watching the nation plummet further into a fuel poverty crisis'


Growth in offshore wind is expected to be instrumental in attracting new young talent to the Highlands and Islands, HIE says

Growth in offshore wind is expected to be instrumental in attracting new young talent to the Highlands and Islands, HIE says

Growth in offshore wind is expected to be instrumental in attracting new young talent to the Highlands and Islands, HIE says

17 January 2022

The economic impact of the offshore wind industry could match oil and gas developments, according to HIE


Highland Tourism CIC welcomes leading renewable energy industry and environment specialist, George Baxter, to its board

 Highland Tourism CIC welcomes leading renewable energy industry and environment specialist, George Baxter, to its board

Highland Tourism CIC welcomes leading renewable energy industry and environment specialist, George Baxter, to its board

09 December 2021

Highland Tourism CIC adds new recruit to help marry renewable energy with tourism opportunities for the Highlands


Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

27 April 2021

The former First Minister also talks about making the Highlands a renewables 'powerhouse'


WATCH: Final pylon topples as part of £32m Cairngorms landscape improvement project

WATCH: Final pylon topples as part of £32m Cairngorms landscape improvement project

WATCH: Final pylon topples as part of £32m Cairngorms landscape improvement project

18 December 2020

Total of 12kms of overhead line and 46 steel towers replaced by underground lines


£100,000 investment will help reduce power cuts in remote Badenoch village

£100,000 investment will help reduce power cuts in remote Badenoch village

£100,000 investment will help reduce power cuts in remote Badenoch village

26 June 2020

Dalwhinnie takes a battering at times from winter storms bringing strong gusts of winds which can bring down lines and poles


Inquiry date into major wind farm in Badenoch wilds is set

Inquiry date into major wind farm in Badenoch wilds is set

Inquiry date into major wind farm in Badenoch wilds is set

20 May 2020

Highland Council raised an objection to SIMEC's proposed development at Glenshero in the Monadhliath hills last October


Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

03 March 2020

EFFORTS to boost electric vehicle use in the Highlands are in the works – and the council needs Strath residents' views to help with the moves.


Trading Standards officers warn over rogue home energy traders in the Highlands

Trading Standards officers warn over rogue home energy traders in the Highlands

Trading Standards officers warn over rogue home energy traders in the Highlands

02 July 2019

ROGUE traders are targetting homes in the Highlands, sparking warnings from council officials for the public to beware.


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