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Sale of up to 49% stake

EDF Energy seeks investors for wind farm assets

EDF Energy is hoping to raise up to £600 million for future investment by selling as much as 49% of its UK wind farm business.

Despite growth, questions asked

Wind power hits record for UK energy output

Wind generated the highest ever annual amount of power..

Renewables conference

Sturgeon warns of Brexit ‘hindrance’ to green plans

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today warned that the UK government's Brexit strategy risked undermining Scotland's renewable energy industry.

Blow to Scottish renewables

Failed turbine manufacturer blames subsidy cuts

A wind turbine manufacturer has blamed cuts in subsidies to the renewables sector for the firm's collapse.

Sector defies fall in investment

Record growth for renewable energy

While our movement towards greener and more sustainable practices has signalled the end for some industries, it has been the driving force for others.

As I See It

Death of King Coal while life returns to Aberdeen

Terry smiling
Coal is dead, long live wind power...why today is major milestone PLUS Aberdeen on the mend... new evidence of stability in the oil capital..

Green sources powering Scotland

Threat to renewables despite record output

Clyde Windfarm
A renewables leader says the UK government's withdrawal of support for the sector threatens its future just as it is making a record contribution to Scotland's electricity needs...

UK at an all-time low, says EY

Unclear green policies ‘deter investors’

Clyde Windfarm
Uncertainty around the role of renewables in the UK’s future energy mix is undermining the sector’s appeal in the eyes of investors, says a new report. READ MORE

Minister in call to UK counterpart

Ewing demands green u-turn at London Summit

Fergus Ewing
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing will today make a further attempt to persuade Westminster Energy Secretary Amber Rudd to reverse her cuts in subsidies for the renewables sector. READ MORE

As I See It

Ewing demands a Rudd u-turn. He should do the same thing

Terry at Exchange
For a brief period it looked as though the UK was finally getting a proper energy policy. Let's not kid ourselves. READ MORE