A SSE spokeswoman said: “This is a time for working together now to tackle the climate crisis, not waste years attempting a very costly, complex and controversial nationalisation.”

SSE’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Rachel McEwen’s work for the Living Wage campaign was recognised last week as she was presented with an Outstanding Contribution Award at the body’s showcase event.

This year’s offshore wind week is aptly timed. It coincides with a General Election campaign where political parties are setting out their policies for achieving net zero.

The UK has clarity in its legislation for a net zero economy in 2050 and Ireland has its Climate Action Plan for 2030.

In one years’ time world leaders will be converging on the UK to thrash out the most important climate change plan since the Paris Agreement.

Energy firm SSE plc says political leaders must put renewable power first in climate action plans as it publishes its Interim Results

Dogger Bank Wind Farms, SSE Renewables and Equinor’s joint venture, is a pioneering offshore wind farm development.

Leading Scottish renewable energy developer and operator, SSE Renewables, welcomes the decision by Scottish Ministers yesterday, 5 November 2019, to revise the planning consent for an 11-turbine extension to Gordonbush onshore wind farm.

SSE welcomes the political consensus that has been built around the need to urgently address climate change and end the UK’s contribution by reaching “net zero” emissions.

SSE Renewables has appointed Nexans as the preferred supplier to design, supply and install the onshore and offshore export cable for its 1,075MW Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm.