Energy

Coverage of Scotland’s energy system, including renewables, grid infrastructure, oil and gas transition, energy policy and energy security.

Energy·Featured·Scottish News

Hollandmey Wind Farm Consent Leaves Caithness Facing a 2026 Construction Question

ScottishPower Renewables has consent for a wind, solar and battery project near Mey after a public inquiry. But in north east Caithness, the decision sits inside a much older landscape. North east Caithness has never been empty country. The land around Mey and Canisbay

Energy·Scottish News

Clean Heating Without Backup Leaves the Highlands Exposed

Scotland’s move to clean heating and electrification is intended to reduce emissions and modernise the energy system. But in the Highlands and islands, where storms, distance, older homes, fuel poverty and power cuts are already part of life, policy that increases reliance on electricity

Scotland’s Energy Future Will Be Decided By The Grid, Not Just The Turbines

Jacobs has been appointed to an eight year framework supporting Murphy’s SSE portfolio. Behind the corporate

A Royal Visit, A Working Port, And Scotland’s Energy Future

The Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to Montrose Port gave Angus a ceremonial moment. Behind it sits

Scotland Has the Waves. Now Come the Hard Questions.

A new intervention from marine energy advocates argues that wave power should become one of the

Energy·Scottish News

Matrix Renewables Secures £245m Financing for Large-Scale Battery Storage Project in Scottish Borders

Global energy platform backed by private equity firm TPG closes non-recourse financing deal for 500MW battery project in the Borders, with construction

by John Campbell

1 May 2026