Blog
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The sweet taste of windfarm success
30 November 2016Mars joins Eneco and local people for the opening of a new windfarm on the Moy Estate. Toby Kirkwood reports.
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Solar storage: A route to energy independence
28 November 2016German innovator Solarwatt is striking a blow for household energy independence with UK partner network, says Pol Spronck.
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After Brexit...How will investment in electricity change?
25 November 2016Clarity and stability are needed to encourage investment in energy generation and infrastructure in the wake of the vote to leave the EU, says Jamie Grant.
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Why the UK is hopelessly unprepared for winter
23 November 2016Years of green confusion and ill-informed Government action have distorted the energy market to our national detriments. Michael Kelly calls for new thinking, followed by action.
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A silver lining in financial clouds
21 November 2016The unprecedented downturn in almost all farm commodity prices last year, coupled with the significant delay in farm businesses receiving their Basic Payment subsidy income, placed a significant burden on cash-flow and many farm businesses had to make calls to their banks.
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Fruits of fibre
18 November 2016Nick Morgan looks at some of the implications of the roll-out of superfast broadband.
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Turning wood into gas powers family farm
16 November 2016A farming family's plan to boost its renewable energy supply led them to combined heat and power gasification, via Germany. Lawson Doe reports.
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Code changes could put brake on better telecoms
14 November 2016A shake-up in mobile operators' payments could make landowners reluctant to accommodate their masts, says Mike Reid.
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A decade of major electricity projects
10 November 2016Advising on major projects is a key part of the CKD Galbraith offering.
Bill Robertson reflects on some of the initiatives in which the firm has been actively involved. -
Huge tidal project will soon be powering Scotland
8 November 2016MeyGen is big on every measure - and the first phase of the massive project is on target to start generating electricity. Toby Kirkwood reports from the official opening.
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Slow line to regeneration
2 November 2016One year on, Katie Gibson assesses the economic impact of the new Borders Railway.
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Planning reform afoot?
31 October 2016Jamie Grant highlights some surprises from the Scottish planning system review.
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Turning the tide on litter
28 October 2016Jill Gayford rolls up her sleeves with the commercial team as they do their bit for the environment.
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Let there be light
26 October 2016Pam Over reports on an effective way to deal with lack of natural light.
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Period Drama
21 October 2016Kash Bhatti uncovers the challenges and delights of working with listed buildings.
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Are you in or out?
19 October 2016Pamela Gray examines the city centre vs business park options facing office occupiers.
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In search of the rural dream
17 October 2016Anna Henderson and Scott Hall explain the benefits of a professional buying service.
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Back to the future: A 50 year old idea shows the way ahead
12 October 2016Doubling the size of a power station inside a Scottish mountain could help to balance energy supply and demand, says Ross Galbraith, group hydro manager of ScottishPower.
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After the storm...time to prepare for the next one
5 October 2016Storms Desmond and Frank and their aftermath once again underline the importance of thorough risk evaluation and flood prevention, says Harry Lukas.
