Green candidate dismisses SVT report as ‘brazen attempt’ to shore up support for ‘speculative’ project

12 February 2026

Wind turbines on a hill overlooking a rural landscape with scattered houses and green fields under a cloudy sky.

Local communities excluded from gaining a meaningful stake in the clean energy transition

In this slightly longer piece, energy consultant Daniel Gear unpicks the UK Government’s ‘Local Power Plan’, published on Monday, and finds that it neither empowers communities in energy rich areas such as Shetland nor tackles the obstacles that prevent communities from claiming a meaningful stake in the transition.

11 February 2026

•Viewpoint

A chance to share your view on green energy projects

11 February 2026

•Energy

What the evidence shows about energy transitions

29 January 2026

•Letters

Wind turbines are installed on small rocky islands in a calm blue sea under a clear sky, with reflections visible on the water.

From Shetland to Åland: what happens when locals have the power to decide over wind farms?

As part of the ongoing PowerShift project, this feature by Erin Rizzato Devlin explores how commercial wind farms can bring benefits to island communities, highlighting existing renewable projects in Shetland and in the Finnish Åland islands.

21 January 2026

•Power Shift

•Council

Wind turbines on a snow-covered hill under a cloudy sky.

Councillors to hear of ambitious principles in achieving a ‘fair share’ from renewable energy projects

5 December 2024

•Council

Scatsta airport in Shetland's north mainland. Photo: Shetland News

Councillors to debate Scatsta lease

Meanwhile Statkraft confirms an interest in building a ‘greener grid park’ at Scatsta

15 May 2023

•Council

A man in a blue suit and tie smiles at the camera, standing outdoors with construction equipment and a hilly landscape in the background.

Lower electricity prices not too far off, energy minister claims

11 May 2023

•Energy

Five smiling individuals pose in front of a wall with the letters "VOAR." They are all wearing black jackets with the same letters printed on them.

‘If we’re not careful, the profits from Shetland’s next big industry will go straight out the sooth mooth’- energy experts warn

9 May 2023

•Community

EnQuest confirms green future for oil terminal, but details remain sketchy

5 April 2023

•Energy

Time to fully embrace the energy transition

Following a visit to the isles earlier this year climate activist Tessa Khan offers her views on the need for a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels, and the role Shetland can play.

27 February 2023

•Viewpoint

Green candidate dismisses SVT report as ‘brazen attempt’ to shore up support for ‘speculative’ project

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