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Fife faces a fresh renewables scandal

SCOTLAND is at a critical juncture when it comes to the nation’s renewable energy sector.

The next big project is Neart na Goaithe (NnG), an offshore wind farm worth £2 billion. It will be located less than 10 miles from the coast of Fife and will generate enough electricity to power a city the size of Edinburgh. 

The project should be a fantastic opportunity to get the BiFab yards at Methil and Burntisland in Fife back to work.

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