The Hebridean wind rush – A growth opportunity for global corporations but not community owned energy?

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The Hebridean wind rush – A growth opportunity for global corporations but not community owned energy?

• As part of the Power Shift project, we publish articles from across Scotland on how fair the transition to net zero really is
• Shetland’s experiences are not unique as this account from North Lewis demonstrates
• Power Shift is a collaborative project of 10 local news organisations from across Scotland, including Shetland News, with support from the Tenacious Journalism awards

28 August 2025

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‘We borrowed millions to build these turbines – but it’s paid off, big time’

We know how much money can be made from wind farm projects, says Alice Mathewson of North Yell Development Council

30 June 2025

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Highland community councils unite to demand a say in Scotland’s energy future

Shetland News publishes this article as part of our Power Shift project

24 June 2025

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Introducing a collaborative investigation into the impact of Scotland’s green energy boom

Scotland’s green energy revolution is reshaping who holds the power. From island wind farms to grassroots energy ownership, The Power Shift is a bold new collaborative investigation uncovering how communities across the country are navigating the promise, pitfalls, and politics of renewables

29 May 2025

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