Green Scheme Headed by ScottishPower a No Go
It seems that a £1 billion flagship green scheme, which was going to be headed by ScottishPower, has ...
by Lynnette Adamson October 21st, 2011
ScottishPower Wind Farm Shutdown After Turbine Lost a Blade
According to reports, all 140 turbines at the Whitelee wind farm on Eagloeham Moor near Glasgow are being inspected by engineers. ScottishPower said that the mechanical failure or possibly a lightning strike could be to blame for the breakage. Either ...
by Tessa Clarke March 24th, 2010
E.ON and Scottish Power Battle For Rights to Build Carbon Capture and Storage Coal Plant
The energy and climate change secretary, Ed Miliband, has just recently unveil a strategy to help encourage growth of an unproven technology for the next generation of coal fired power plants. This new technology, known as carbon capture and storage, ...
by Jason Drew March 23rd, 2010
Proposed increase in transmission costs to hit Scottish renewables
National Grid had recently acknowledged that the plan to raise costs charged to electric companies based in Scotland to transmit energy into the grid may have negative impact to the renewables sector. Energy Minister Jim Mather, academics, and power companies earlier ...
by Samantha Donovan January 20th, 2010
UK government backs Salmond campaign against National Grid levies
Alex Salmond has received unexpected backing from the UK government on his campaign to impede National Grid from implementing punitive connection charges, which he believes could threaten the development of renewable sources by Scottish power companies. Salmond’s campaign concerns about the costs which are charged on developers for connecting their
by Samantha Donovan January 15th, 2010
ScottishPower to Build Tidal Turbines
Apparently ScottishPower is set to build some new turbines in the Sound of Islay. According to reports, these turbines would generate enough power for the island's 3,500 inhabitants. This ScottishPower tidal energy project will be able to supply all of ...
by Jenson Brayshaw August 27th, 2009
Energy experts in support of the fixed-rate tariffs
After facing enormous hikes in the fuel prices over the last few days by major companies, energy experts are encouraging people to seize the fixed rate tariffs introduced by the Scottish Power. After the abrupt increase in the prices of gas ...
by Emma Young August 24th, 2008
Scottish hydropower gets a new lease of life through rising energy costs
ScottishPower is seeking to give a fresh lease of life, by at least 25 more years by investing £20 million into three Scottish hydropower schemes. With the huge increase in the costs of oil and gas, it has become financially ...
by Jenson Brayshaw August 21st, 2008
UK householders fall behind in securing capped energy tariffs
Reports indicate UK consumers have lagged behind in terms of inexpensive energy deals. In eventuality, consumers in Britain have fallen behind in securing a capped tariff ahead of recent price increases. Research firm, Fool.co.uk revealed 54% of UK homeowners were not ...
by Jason Drew August 20th, 2008
Scottish and Southern Energy Warn of Future Price Rise
The power company, Scottish and Southern Energy issued a rather solemn statement to its 9 million subscribers, warning of gas and electricity price hikes. Ian Merchant, who heads the energy supply company that is based at Perth addressed the ...
by Justin Becks July 26th, 2008
