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A sign at the entrance of Viking Energy Wind Farm stands in front of a hill with a wind turbine in the background under a cloudy sky.

Some left ‘seriously unimpressed’ by Shetland development charter

Charter sets out key expectations from developers, but critics say none of this is enforceable
Charter offers no community input and effective public representation
Document described as a ‘classic example of saying almost nothing with an extraordinary number of words’

9 July 2026

Enabling works on Mossy Hill wind farm could get underway soon

18 June 2026

Plans for fewer turbines at Mossy Hill wind farm approved

1 May 2026

Fewer turbines but same height as before as revised Mossy Hill wind farm plans submitted

25 February 2026

Two people stand smiling next to a presentation board titled "About Tagedale Green Ammonia" at what appears to be an informational event.

Proposed ammonia plant could help to heat the town

20 November 2025

Wind farm developer aims to provide update on timeline in near future

Minutes from the Tingwall, Whiteness and Weisdale Community Council said Statkraft has not yet made a final decision on whether the Mossy Hill project will go ahead

18 November 2025

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Ammonia plant expected to be in operation by end of 2029

5 November 2025

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‘Industrialisation’ concern from community council ahead of ammonia plant meetings

Statkraft said in response that the Tagdale plant could create around 20 new jobs and also support the district heating network

4 November 2025

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Scatsta hydrogen project unlikely to happen

13 August 2025

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Leadership or follow sheep?

8 August 2025

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Oot da Nort Mooth

8 August 2025

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Scatsta hydrogen lease and community benefit details revealed

The council will receive just over £1m in rent annually, and the project will pay out around £2m a year in community benefit

6 August 2025

Councillors to be kept informed as Sullom Voe ‘masterplan’ develops

1 August 2025

Proposed Yell wind farms given grid connection date of 2032

4 July 2025

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SSEN seeks approval for underground cabling after failing to reach land agreement

26 June 2025

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Final planning approval for wind farm substation development

10 June 2025

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Statkraft continuing with Shetland hydrogen projects but stops new developments

8 May 2025

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Statkraft secures £270k government funding for Scatsta project

2 May 2025

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Statkraft substation plans to go before full council

23 April 2025

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Planning committee asked to approve Mossy Hill substation

16 April 2025

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Scatsta hydrogen announcement still two to three weeks away

11 April 2025

Hydrogen project shortlisted for government funding scheme

Statkraft said the project “proposes to convert green hydrogen produced into green ammonia, which can be used as a sustainable fuel for marine shipping”

7 April 2025

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Lerwick Community Council withdraws objection to Statkraft substation

25 February 2025

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Who speaks for Yell?

4 February 2025

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Campaign groups join public members in objecting to Mossy Hill substation

Lerwick Community Council has also formally objected to the plans

1 February 2025

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A risk too great: why the Energy Isles electricity generation licence must be denied

20 January 2025

Community councils exploring a stake in proposed Mossy Hill wind farm

8 January 2025

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Mossy Hill substation set to be objected to by community council

7 January 2025

A wet, empty road curves through a grassy landscape with scattered construction materials and a wind turbine in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Plans in for Mossy Hill substation

19 December 2024

Yell wind farm timeline still unclear due to grid connection

16 December 2024

Tourist attraction could trace Shetland’s energy history from oil and gas to renewables

3 December 2024

Fewer turbines but more height as Statkraft revises wind farm design

The developer also wants to increase amenities on offer at the Mossy Hill site, including a cycle route

7 August 2024

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No more wind projects for Statkraft but hydrogen remains firmly on the radar

The energy firm is continuing to look at sites in Shetland for possible green hydrogen production

7 August 2024

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Contempt for local people?

8 July 2024

Statkraft exploring potential for another hydrogen project in Shetland

14 June 2024

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Substation site ‘carefully chosen’, Statkraft says

23 May 2024

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More details of Mossy Hill substation released as consultation opens

8 May 2024

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Wind farm mast, support for Swinney, Scalloway hall EGM and more…

2 May 2024

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Wind farm substation planned for outskirts of Lerwick

23 April 2024

Energy Isles wind farm now only expected to connect to grid in late 2028

14 February 2024

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Shetland could lose out big time yet again

27 November 2023

Yell wind farm given green light by government

Statkraft hopes to start construction on the Energy Isles wind farm by 2025

2 October 2023

Wind farm masts due to be taken down in November

4 August 2023

Battery storage tendering ‘not yet concluded’ despite Statkraft pulling planning application

28 June 2023

‘Council has a duty to ensure the best possible return for its assets’ – Sandison

Chief executive responds to concerns in the community over the council’s negotiations with energy giants

19 June 2023

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A ‘jackpot win’ for Statkraft and no voice for the community

1 June 2023

Wind developer hopeful of Energy Isles decision by end of 2023

22 May 2023

Energy company keen to reassure community over battery safety

3 May 2023

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