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Battery storage system given go-ahead by government

A BATTERY energy storage system in Lerwick which drew an objection from the town’s community council over fire risk fears has been given planning consent from the Scottish Government. A decision letter says that matters such as fire precautions and health and safety are “not...

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Ocean Kinetics founder John Henderson reflects on 30 years in business

ENGINEERING firm Ocean Kinetics has marked its 30th anniversary by announcing it has increased employment at its range of bases in Shetland, Orkney, and Aberdeen by some 40 per cent over the past year. New figures released earlier this week reveal that while the firm began 2023...

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SIC to offer no objections to battery storage plan but some concerns linger

SHETLAND councillors have offered no objections to a proposed battery storage system in Lerwick, subject to recommended conditions being imposed. But at a meeting of Shetland Islands Council’s (SIC) planning committee on Wednesday North Isles member Robert Thomson said he...

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SVT operator keen to see battery system installed amid shutdown warning

OIL company EnQuest has thrown its weight behind a planned battery storage system in Lerwick - saying without equipment of its type Sullom Voe Terminal (SVT) would face the risk of shutdowns and put its long-term viability at risk. EnQuest, which operates the terminal, also said...

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Council has received nearly £5m through property and land sales in last decade

SHETLAND Islands Council has taken in nearly £5 million through property and land sales in the last decade, latest figures show. The highest sale during this period was a site at Fogralea in Lerwick for £250,000 in 2016. The figures also include the £1 community asset...

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Subsea power cable laid and ready to be energised in July

The Viking Energy wind farm is also due to be operational next summer

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Scottish engineering firm Ocean Kinetics buys 25pc stake in Donegal's MMG Ocean

Scottish firm Ocean Kinetics has taken a 25pc stake in Donegal-based marine engineering business MMG Ocean.

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Another objection to battery storage project

A SECOND objection has been lodged against a proposed battery energy storage system in Lerwick. The latest is from campaign group Sustainable Shetland, which raises concern about fire risk, costs and proximity to housing. It comes after Lerwick Community Council objected...

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Shetland engineering firm eyes fresh growth after sealing Irish tie-up

Shetland-based Ocean Kinetics is making a “significant” strategic investment in an Irish marine engineering company which will lead to an expansion of facilities and jobs.

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Short-term let numbers, road accident and more…

SHETLAND Islands Council says it had approved 76 short-term let applications as of Wednesday - with more than 270 left to process. A new scheme requiring short-term accommodation providers to have a licence in place came into force on 1 October. Providers who had an application...

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