The Big Interview: Dan McGrail of GB Energy switches on industry search lights
2026 is still in its infancy – but already one figure has emerged as a contender for those ‘Top Business Leaders of the Year’ slots. Dan McGrail, a Scouser who...
Highland contractor expands to secure £500m of energy contracts in next five years
An ambitious Highland company already grasping the opportunity of the green transition across Scotland is civil engineering contractor Global Infrastructure (Scotland), based in Beauly.The company, part of the Inverness-based Global...
Scotland’s green transition demands ‘approved and reliable’ electrical expertise, says SELECT leader
The ‘Great Electrification’ of Scotland — with renewable energy at its core — desperately needs more qualified electricians who are properly trained and understand the changing landscape.SELECT is the body...
SCOTTISH ELECTION 2026: Political leaders give their transition answers in The Business’ energy panel
With the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May, The Business sought the views of each of the main parties on the energy transition. At our Dealmakers’ breakfast event in Aberdeen, lots...
Scotland’s energy supply chain needs renewables contracts now to halt damaging job losses, says McGinlay of ETZ
While there are multiple reasons to be optimistic in 2026 about the North-East of Scotland as the nation’s ‘Green Energy Powerhouse’, there is a need for some cold and stark...
ENERGY BONANZA: Offshore wind gets AR7 turbo-charge with boost for Berwick Bank
The biggest single procurement of offshore wind energy in British and European history – known as AR7 – has been announced. It’s a massive flag being planted in 2026.A record 8.4GW...
Energy firm get £20m spark from Scotland’s investment bank
The energy company aiming to build a solar energy array near Devol Moor above Port Glasgow, in Inverclyde, has raised a further £20m investment with help from the Scottish National...
Retrofitting Scotland’s commercial buildings: navigating energy efficiency
Scotland’s architecture is rich in history with nearly one in five properties built before 1919, although this can present unique challenges when it comes to energy efficiency.With the ever-increasing focus...