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SSE Renewables is celebrating the successful installation of the final turbine in the northeast sector of Viking, which will be the UK’s most productive onshore wind farm once complete in 2024.
‘The Big Hop Trail’ … Viking Wind Farm and SSE Renewables are proud to be a sponsor of the Clan Cancer Support’s ‘The Big Hop Trail’ event which coincides with the organisations 40th Anniversary.
Last week I discovered that playing my part in SSE Renewables being a headline sponsor for Tall Ships has been a really important journey for me both professionally and personally.
Welcome to your June 2023 Viking Energy newsletter, packed full of the latest project information.
As Host Port sponsors of Tall Ships Lerwick, excitement across SSE Renewables is building following the arrival of the first Tall Ships fleet into Lerwick Port.
Viking Wind Farm has spent more than £70 million so far since work on the project commenced in 2020. The spend with local suppliers benefits not only Shetland…
Viking Wind Farm, which when operational will be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK…
SSE Renewables, the developer of Viking Wind Farm is to sponsor Shetland Pride for a second year in a row.
Invitation to residents in the four community council areas neighbouring Viking Wind Farm and the Shetland HVDC Transmission Link project
Viking Wind Farm, which when operational will be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK…
Welcome to your Spring 2023 Viking Energy newsletter, packed full of the latest project information.
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The Community Engagement Strategy for Viking Wind Farm has been shortlisted in the Best Engagement category at this year's Scottish Green Energy Awards.
A public consultation to find the strategic priorities for using the Viking Wind Farm community benefit funds is to be launched this week with the publication of a discussion paper…
SSE Renewables, has launched a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) interactive educational online resource for children aged 3-8 years-old at schools across Shetland.
Shetland Tall Ships Ltd is delighted to announce that SSE Renewables is a Host Port sponsor of Tall Ships Lerwick 2023.
Wind farm developer SSE Renewables backs inaugural community event.
SSE Renewables and the Viking Wind Farm Project, has donated a total of £2,500 to Whitedale Football Club which will fund 43 training shirts for the senior team.
Two grid transformers were successfully delivered to Viking Energy Wind Farm (VEWF) under a police convoy from Lerwick Port on Sunday 26 June.
Viking Energy Wind Farm (VEWF) has helped Shetland Girls Football Team kick off their participation in the Caledonian Super Cup with a donation of £2,500.
Viking Energy Wind Farm supported the Shetland intercounty netball team as they competed in their annual competition against Orkney.
Pupils from Brae, Anderson, Whalsay and Sandwick schools have taken part in three days of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)…
Over 120 community groups have applied for nearly £300,000 from the Viking Community Fund, operated by Shetland Community Benefit Fund in the first year of the current grant aid scheme.
24-page publication details latest progress
Presentation given to wind farm environmental advisory group
20-page publication provides updates on SSE's big Shetland renewables projects
Archaeologists to reveal more as work progresses
Shetland Community Benefit Fund announces new awards.
Viking Energy Wind Farm’s office in Lerwick is back in operation following its extended closure due to working restrictions during Covid-19. Scotland’s vaccination programme…
Site of landmark event is half-way along Mid Kame ridge
Download available from this website
First four posts to be filled in 2021
20 pages filled with news on progress so far
Some short delays are still possible during June for road users near the wind farm site.
Charity walk takes in all 14 Shetland fire stations
The women who build wind farms
New zone is at north end of the Lang Kames
Four local groups share almost £47,000
Available to download free
Viking grateful for patience shown by public road users in recent months
New site information leaflet contains a handy map and guidance.
Speed restrictions on two sections of the main A970 between Voe and South Nesting
Grant scheme opens for applications
Julie Graham ponders her new life as Viking Wind Farm’s community engagement manager.
More than 30 local companies have benefitted already
Building Shetland's Energy Future is a joint newsletter by SSE Renewables and SSEN Transmission
Bridge repairs completed
Pettawater bridge out of action during investigations
Main contractors will advertise contracts over the next two years.
Reversing decades of serious erosion is a priority.
Financial benefits for around 200 crofting families.
Hear from the developers and main contractors
V117 turbine known for its ability to withstand extreme wind conditions
Site will be fully reinstated within 5 years.
Activity around Sandwater Road and the main compound access area.
Shetland firms are being encouraged to register their services on an online portal used by large developers to publicise opportunities to tender for contracts in sectors such as energy and…
Around £70m to be paid out during the wind farm's lifetime
Construction programmed to begin in August
SWEAG will oversee a comprehensive programme of conservation measures
Wind farm construction to be scaled up in the coming weeks
Contracts to be awarded soon.
Work expected to start later this year.
Construction set to start late summer with completion in early 2024.
Work could begin from 15th June with strict controls in place.
Construction required to start within one year
Local community to be updated when decision made to begin works.
Final to be held in London in June
Garriock Bros praised for job well done
Rare plant life discovered by ecologist on hill between Tresta and Weisdale
Work on 1.3 mile Kergord track to start in March
Gully-damming projects like this in the Kames by Shetland Amenity Trust will be studied by SWEAG.
Conservation activities will continue over the lifespan of the wind farm.
Wind farm awaits Ofgem decision.
Shetland firm Garriock Bros to carry out contract.
The Viking Energy Wind Farm partnership (VEWF) welcomes Ofgem’s decision to approve the contribution by Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD)…
Opportunities will open up for mountain biking, angling, jogging, guided tours, horse-riding or simply exploring places currently difficult to access.
Work carried out in close consultation with Shetland's archaeology service.
The planned scope of work was completed within a tight four-month timescale, much to the credit of all involved.
Viking Energy notes the update published by Ofgem today, setting out its intention to consider a revised needs case for the new transmission link for Shetland.
Work will continue to explore options to build the wind farm
Specialist teams will carry out drilling, trial pits and environmental monitoring
Drop-in event planned for Wed 12th June.
Viking Energy has welcomed Scottish Ministers’ approval of a small increase in the permitted size of wind turbines for its wind farm in Shetland.
Work could start on Kergord track before end of financial year
Developers could see transmission costs reduced
Four previously consented compounds to be altered and reduced to three.
Work on the B9075 could get under way later this year.
Ofgem backs 600MW subsea link.
Councillors offer no objections to 155 metre tip height.
Shetland Islands Council planners are assessing Viking Energy’s proposal to build wind turbines slightly larger than those approved originally in April 2012.
Viking Energy is busy preparing a supply chain plan with a strong emphasis on the benefits of the project to local companies and individuals.
Opportunities for competitive Scottish island wind projects
Viking Energy is gearing up for project delivery and construction with a number of activities under way.
A compensation deal for Shetland crofters affected by the planned Viking Wind Farm has been formally approved after no challenge was lodged with the Scottish Land Court by the deadline for appeals.
Proposal to allow installation of the latest, most efficient turbines.