Time for Scotland’s EV switch to move into the fast lane
Demand for electric vehicles and associated charging is expected to increase significantly in Scotland over the next decade in response to government policies and market responses As the world starts...
‘Offshore oil and gas can be part of the solution to reaching net zero’
Oil and gas companies are increasingly pioneering greener energy as the industry plans for a more diverse future For many decades the UK offshore oil and gas industry has been...
Benefits that can flow from clean energy transition
Low-carbon projects are a key factor in the drive to achieve netzero targets, as well as boosting the economy and environment Tackling climate change is clearly a global necessity and...
No driveway? No problem. Scotland to be testbed for kerbside electric vehicle charging points
Two regions of Scotland are among four UK testbed areas for new kerbside electric vehicle charging points – to make it easier for people without driveways to take advantage of...
Glasgow company could win prestigious ‘tech for good’ award
A Glasgow-based technology company has been nominated for a ‘tech for good’ award after offering free support to healthcare organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Simul8, which provides specialist simulation software...
Lofty ambition for Scotland’s first hemp manufacturing plant for home insulation
Scotland’s first factory producing ‘carbon negative’ loft insulation made from hemp has been given the green light to open following investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The 40,000 square...
Ultrafast laser manufacturer secures £1.2m growth funding
An Edinburgh-based manufacturer of ultrafast fibre lasers for a range of scientific and industrial applications has secured £1.2m in a growth funding round. Chromacity is being supported by national business...
Businesses have their ‘heads in the sand’ as survey shows over a quarter have suffered a cyber attack in last three years
More than one in four Scottish firms have fallen prey to a cyber attack within the last three years, new government figures have shown. Being directed to fake websites, email...
Glasgow restaurants urged to join sustainability mission ahead of Cop26
Local restaurants, cafes, bars and takeaways are being encouraged to embed sustainable innovation practices to reduce waste in Glasgow’s food and drink sector ahead of the Cop26 summit. Launched today, ‘Plate...
National digital support programme greases wheels for mountain bike firm
A Scottish mountain bike business has achieved a 50 per cent surge in bookings compared to last year by employing skills developed through a national digital support programme. With the...
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