An enormous 2.4 gigawatt-hour pumped storage hydroelectric project has been proposed for construction at Loch Ness, with the potential to double the capacity of Scotland’s renewable energy output. What is pumped storage hydroelectric power? Pumped storage hydroelectric power is a pretty simple way of making energy based on two basic ideas. The first principle is […]

Can I get a free boiler in Scotland? Am I eligible for free insulation? Can I get a grant for energy saving in Scotland? Don’t worry, we’re here to clear up some of your questions about how Scottish people can make the most of their local funding programmes. Let us introduce you to the HEEPS, […]

A new no-interest loan and cashback scheme has been introduced for those wanting to install energy efficiency measures in their properties. The Home Energy Scotland Loan makes funding available for homeowners and some private sector landlords to make improvements that will help them reduce their carbon footprint, save money on their bills and make their properties warmer. […]

Soon, gas won’t be the only form of energy produced in the North Sea. Scotland is to be home to the largest floating wind farm in the world – Hywind – featuring five 6 megawatt turbines. Developers have been granted a seabed lease for the site, 15 miles off the East coast. The turbines should […]

Whitelee Wind Farm Key Facts Whitelee Wind Farm is situated on Eaglesham Moor, near Glasgow, Scotland. ScottishPower Renewables first identified the site in 1999, although it took another seven years for work to actually commence on the wind farm, with the first wind turbine erected on 14th November 2007. It is now the largest onshore wind farm in […]

Sound of Islay Tidal Project Background In March 2011, the Scottish Government gave consent for a test tidal turbine to be installed in the Sound of Islay by Scottish Power Renewables, which is a tidal stretch of water between the Isle of Islay and the Isle of Jura. The HS1000 tidal turbine looks very similar […]

Sloy hydroelectric power plant is the largest conventional hydroelectric power plant in the UK with an installed capacity of 152MW.

All homes lose heat through their windows, but installing double-glazing can limit this rate of heat loss dramatically, helping to keep your home warmer.

The Green Homes Grant is back! In early July 2020, the UK Government announced another raft of funding to kick-off in September 2020, to help fund energy saving improvements to UK homes and public sector buildings. The £2billion scheme will fund domestic, social housing and other public buildings installing measures such as loft insulation, new […]

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a government-run scheme designed to get more people investing in renewable energy.  There are thousands of eligible product models eligible to claim the RHI, as long as they follow certain rules. Here we’ll let you know more about what does and doesn’t make the cut. Is my air source […]