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'Formidable': Two of Europe's largest battery storage sites to be built in Scotland

An £800 million deal which will create two further battery energy storage sites in Scotland – each of which are the largest in Europe – has…

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'Misleading': Minister called out on claim devolution blocks Scottish energy company

A CLAIM by a minister that the current devolution settlement prevents the Scottish Government from being able to set up a state-run energy company…

The National (Scotland)

Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future

Three sites in Scotland will have a theoretical capacity to power 4.5 million homes for two hours.

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SNP Budget to create wind farm 'supply chain to benefit Scotland for decades'

The £150 million pledged for offshore wind in the Scottish Budget will create a “sustainable supply chain” to benefit Scotland for years to…

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Scottish Government releases plan to make Scotland key producer of hydrogen

Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said hydrogen is one of Scotland’s ‘greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas’.

The Independent UK

Hydrogen export plan could make Scotland world leader in industry, says minister

SCOTLAND'S new hydrogen export plan can make it become a world leader in producing the zero carbon fuel, according to the acting Energy Secretary ...

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Figures show record number of 'excellent' bathing waters in Scotland

THE highest number of Scotland’s bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards in 2025, figures have shown...

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'Good global citizen' Scotland to fund cholera vaccine testing in Africa

Cash from the Scottish Government is to be used to develop cholera vaccine testing in parts of Africa ...

The National (Scotland)

Health Secretary 'doing his job' while attending football matches, says minister

THE Scottish Health Secretary was doing his job while being driven in a ministerial car to attend free football matches, Gillian Martin has said...

The National (Scotland)

Minister denies Scottish Government has 'watered down' climate goals

SCOTLAND'S Net Zero Secretary has denied “watering down” the Scottish Government’s climate targets after ditching key emissions goals.

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish climate bill passes despite claims of 'failure' by Greens

LEGISLATION that will see Scotland move to using five-year carbon budgets to set climate targets has been passed.

The National (Scotland)

Views sought on reforms to energy infrastructure planning

The Government says the changes will make the system for considering large energy projects more efficient.

Evening Standard

SNP hail Labour reforms to Scottish planning laws on energy

REFORMS to energy planning rules aimed at accelerating new clean power developments have been unveiled by the Scottish and UK governments.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

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Call for 'reset' as Holyrood backs bill to water down climate ambitions

THERE are calls for the Scottish Government to “reset” its climate ambitions after MSPs voted in favour of watering down targets a minister…

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Scotland's renewable electricity generation hits record high

SCOTLAND has generated more renewable electricity so far this year than ever before, according to fresh statistics.

The National (Scotland)

'Fantasy talk': Ministers criticised for Grangemouth media appearances

THE UK and Scottish governments have been criticised by a major trade union after ministerial media appearances focusing on Grangemouth over the…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Energy Secretary contradicts BBC report on Grangemouth

THE Scottish Government has “no idea” who the prospective buyer for Grangemouth oil refinery is, the acting Energy Secretary has said…

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Grangemouth: Scotland’s only oil refinery to close with £100m support package as 400 jobs lost

The move by owners Petroineos is expected to lead to the loss of 400 jobs over the next two years.

The National (Scotland)

Exporting hydrogen to Europe ‘will be gamechanger’ for Scottish economy – minister

PLANS to export hydrogen to Europe will be a “gamechanger” for the Scottish economy, according to the Scottish Government’s acting Net Zero…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to host major wind investment forum as part of new Green Industrial Strategy

SCOTLAND is to host a major wind investment forum next year as part of the new Green Industrial Strategy...

The National (Scotland)

Nature charity challenges ‘disappointing’ Scottish Government move to redirect funds

A NATURE charity has challenged the Scottish Government move to redirect money intended for restoring nature and improving biodiversity towards…

The National (Scotland)

Greater protective measures needed for Scottish oceans, government told

The introduction of measures to prevent “damaging” activities in many of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has “stalled”,…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes launches £880k fund to teach 'next generation of Scottish entrepreneurs'

THE Scottish Government has allocated hundreds of thousands of pounds of funding to help train the “next generation of business founders” ...

The National (Scotland)

Charges for single-use coffee cups on table after Holyrood passes new bill

NEW legislation that could bring in charges for single-use coffee cups, as well as fines for those who “deliberately contaminate” recycling, has…

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