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As Scotland struggles to achieve challenging net zero targets, decarbonisation through the development of the hydrogen sector stands to be a powerful enabling force.

First published in The Herald.

Scotland's ambitious 2030 renewable energy targets won't be possible without a key enabler: port infrastructure.

First published in The Herald.

The UK Government has ambitious plans to invest heavily in carbon capture technology, allowing for tonnes of CO2 storage and new job creation.

First published in The Herald.

With increasing pressure on pension schemes to invest in environmentally conscious projects, what reforms are taking place to improve transparency and incentivise trustees?

First published in The Scotsman.

To meet 2045 targets for net zero, the Scottish Government will need to focus on one key area: innovation.

First published in The Herald.

With Scotland's ambitious target to achieve a 75% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2030 appearing unachievable, decarbonisation is pulled into focus.

First published in The Sunday Times' The Business.

Battery energy storage systems are critical for the future of renewable energy but they come with their own challenges, particularly when it comes to access.

First published in Energy Voice.

As we move away from reliance on fossil fuels, our need for renewable energy only grows and so does the need for necessary policy frameworks to support this development.

First published in The Herald.

By 2030 the UK government’s new Battery Strategy seeks to position the UK as a world leader in sustainable design, manufacture, and use, underpinned by a thriving battery ecosystem. Can it solve the difficulties currently facing the Battery Energy Storage System sector in the UK?

First published in Energy Voice.

With the current Red Sea crisis at hand, we explore what legal options are available to those within the energy sector facing significant delays due to the diversion of shipments.

First published in The Herald.

Cyber security threats can cripple those businesses we rely on for our everyday necessities, with recent figures showing that 90% of the world’s largest energy companies suffered breaches in 2023.

First published in The Herald.

In this article, Clare Foster, Partner and Head of Clean Energy, explains that although a number of Scottish ports are currently working on major infrastructure developments, politicians must now act to accelerate the process.

First published in The Herald.

In the drive to reduce carbon emissions in Scotland, attention has focused on increasing energy from renewable power sources. This has encountered infrastructure and legislative challenges, in contrast with recent support for the telecoms sector.

Scotland's future as a world leader in offshore wind may hang in the balance without significant government action to tackle the barriers to deployment.

First published in The Sunday Times’ The Business.

The onshore wind sector deal for Scotland sets out a number of commitments in order to meet Scotland's 2030 onshore wind ambitions. This article provides a high-level summary of the deal, with a focus on the key near-term milestones you should be aware of.

Ofgem’s CMP 376 decision addressing the electricity connections queue has practical implications for all existing and new agreements.