Scotland

MCT targets 2013 for UK's first tidal array as Aquamarine awards £4m contract to construct Oyster 2

New report details how Scotland plans to reach ambitious emissions reductions targets

Alex Salmond invites companies to bid for finance to expand manufacturing infrastructure and testing facilities

Lower than expected carbon levels in 2008 mean country is ahead of its emissions goals, ministry claims

Homes and offices targeted as action plan aims to deliver 12 per cent cut in energy consumption by 2020

Scottish first minister predicts renewable energy output will equal demand by the middle of next decade

By 2020 the Scottish government aims to meet 80 per cent of the country's energy demand with electricity generated from renewable sources

Crown Estate plans to offer further leases for wave and tidal energy projects in connection with Scottish government's £10m Saltire Prize

Energy regulator will review 'locational charges' paid by power companies for putting power onto grid

Holyrood delays consultation to boost Renewables Obligation for Scottish projects