SSE is awaiting the outcome of a consultation on a 600MW transmission link to the Scottish mainland, which is necessary for the wind farm to go ahead
Viking Energy wind farm looks set to go ahead as SSE agrees to proceed with £580m project
There could be extra power demand from Shetland – stemming from platforms west of the isles – as oil operators look to reduce emissions
Viking Energy must firm up its wind farm intentions first
SHE Transmission says it anticipates the project could be undertaken without ‘significant impact’ on the environment
Carmichael calls on government to invest in clean energy
Campaigners Sustainable Shetland, however, say the group should have already been set up
EnQuest confirms there will be a ‘radical change’ in Sullom Voe Terminal’s power set-up
The focus on building a 600Megawatt subsea cable is preventing investment in local renewable energy projects, writes James Mackenzie, the outgoing vice-chairman of Sustainable Shetland, the grassroots group that opposes the Viking Energy wind farm.
The 29-turbine Energy Isles wind farm, which could cost around £160 million, has the backing of Norwegian energy giant Statkraft
The meeting comes despite the proposed Viking Energy wind farm failing to secure government subsidy
Pete Bevington is one of the organisers of Lament for the Lang Kames, a ‘funeral procession’ being held on Saturday for “all that will be lost if Viking Energy goes ahead as planned”. He explains why the procession – coffin and all – is taking place.
Developer says it will continue to ‘explore all possible options to enable the wind farm to be built’