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What is ScotWind and why was it controversial?
Ferret Fact Service explains the controversy around Scotland's recent offshore wind leasing auction, ScotWind.
Shell accused of ‘muscling in’ on Scotland’s renewable body
Oil giant Shell is trying to get a staff member elected to the board of Scotland's renewable energy body, leading to concerns.
Offshore wind farms paid ‘measly’ sum to communities
The owners of Scotland's six offshore wind farms have been criticised for paying a 'measly' amount of money to local communities.
Wind farms producing £3bn of energy to pay ‘loose change’ to Scots while fuel bills soar
The owners of Scotland’s onshore wind farms will only pay ‘loose change’ to communities this year.
MSPs lobbying at £200 a head dinner sparks call for better transparency rules
A dozen Scots politicians, including two government ministers, were wined and dined by companies at a £200 per head dinner during the COP26 summit, The Ferret can reveal.