Electrical substation fire knocks out power for 850 properties in Aberdeen
A fire caused by faulty equipment in an electrical substation sparked an emergency in Aberdeen yesterday - and left nearly 850 homes without power.
SSE
Fire at electrical substation leaves nearly 850 Aberdeen homes without power
Nearly 850 properties in Aberdeen were left without power this morning after a fire at an electrical substation.
SSE bosses lose out on annual bonus after failed npower merger
Bosses at energy giant SSE have missed out on an annual bonus this year after the collapse of its merger with npower in 2018.
SSE to offload home energy business by mid-2020
Energy giant SSE has pledged to offload its under-pressure energy supply business by mid-2020 after shedding more than half a million customer accounts.
Power restored for more than 1,200 people in Aberdeenshire after earlier outages
More than 1,200 people were left without power in Aberdeenshire this morning.
Nine crews drafted in as Melvich wildfire enters fifth day
Dozens of firefighters were again tackling a mammoth wildfire in the far north yesterday as it entered its fifth day of uncontrolled burning near to the Strathy North Wind Farm.
Energy giant to cut hundreds of smart meter jobs, says union
Energy giant SSE is planning to cut more than 400 jobs in its retail sector covering smart meter installation because of a lack of take-up for the devices from consumers, according to a union.
Community Trust takes ownership of vital asset after building lay derelict for 18 years
A community trust on the south banks of Loch Ness has formally taken ownership of a key village site.
Wick upside down as utilities converge to carry out repairs
Residents of Wick have been skirting around at least 20 different sets road works in the town centre and outlying areas over the past weeks.
Thousands of homes lose power for hours in Aberdeenshire
More than 1,500 homes across Aberdeenshire will remain without power for hours tonight.
Mountaineers challenge Highland Council over developments at the iconic Glen Etive
Mountaineers yesterday challenged Highland Council over its stewardship of one of Scotland’s most scenic and iconic glens.
Chaos on roads as gale force winds hit north and north-east Scotland
High winds are expected today, with huge waves predicted for some coastal areas.
Two industrial sites in north-east named in ‘dirty dozen’ offenders list
Official new figures have revealed Buchan as the home of two of the most environmentally unfriendly industrial sites in Scotland.
SSE in ‘biggest cash injection’ from Highland windfarm cash
A Scottish wind energy developer has pledged to offer one of the “biggest cash injections” the Highlands has ever seen.
SSE apologise for recent north-east power cuts
A Scottish energy company has apologised to residents of two north-east villages after a series of recent power cuts.
New north-east wind hub hopes to increase jobs and skills
A new renewables hub has been announced to establish the north-east’s “deep water offshore wind specialism” and create supply chain jobs.
SSE and NPower merger to be delayed into 2019
The proposed merger between utility giants SSE and NPower is to be delayed into the middle of 2019, according to SSE's chief executive.
Highland councillors on Coire Glas site visit
Highland councillors travelled to points in the Great Glen south of Fort Augustus yesterday to view for themselves the potential impact of the expansion of an electricity sub-station at Auchteraw.
Stronelairg wind farm project nears completion
The final wind turbine blade has been lifted into place at SSE’s Stronelairg wind farm as the project nears completion.
Watchdog clears way for merger of energy giants
Scottish utility SSE and Germany’s innogy claim consumers will be the winners as the competition watchdog approved a merger of two of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers.
Mammoth wind project planned for north-east coast
A new mammoth offshore wind project has applied for Marine Scotland consent off the north-east coast of Scotland.
SSE wind farm funds invest over £40,000 in Moray community projects
Wind farm funds have delivered more than £44,000 in support for community-based projects in Moray during 2017-18.
More than 1,000 homes in Aberdeen left without power
More than 1,000 homes in Aberdeen were without power this morning as a fault on the network hit the northwest region of the city.
Sepa launch probe after thousands of young salmon trapped in dam gates in Highlands
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating after thousands of young salmon became trapped in the gates of two hydro dams in the Highlands.
Locals back SSE ‘final’ bid for mainland transmission link
An MSP and a number of local wind organisations have backed an SSE call for a network reinforcement cable to connect the Western Isles to the mainland.
Project to repair and protect a Caithness Broch will launch this month
A major project three years in preparation to “slow or prevent” the deterioration of one of the best examples of Caithness Brochs is set to start later this month.
Hundreds of homes in west of Aberdeen hit by power cut
Hundreds of homes in Aberdeen are have been hit by a power cut which is not expected to be resolved for more than two hours.
Sunnier weather burns £80m off SSE’s earnings
Energy giant SSE has blamed Britain’s heatwave and soaring wholesale gas prices for an earnings hit of around £80 million.
UK Government taskforce earmarks north-east for carbon capture and storage bonanza – three years after pulling plug on near identical plan
A UK Government taskforce has highlighted Peterhead as a key region to deploy Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, less than three years after Westminster cut a £1 billion fund to develop it.
SSE takes £80m hit to profits due to good weather
Warm temperatures and low wind have taken an £80 million hit on SSE’s operating profits for the start of the year.
SSE helps Aberdeenshire community prepare for crisis situations
SSE has helped a local Aberdeenshire community group prepare for a a crisis-type situation with essential grant-funding which will pay for a reliable radio system.
HIE intervention saves website credited with securing work worth £174 million
A website credited with helping secure contracts worth a total of more than £174 million for small and medium-sized businesses in the north and north-east over the past six years has been saved from closure.