News & Key Issues

The latest updates on the issues affecting Scottish hydro operators. From legal challenges and government policy to environmental developments, market opportunities and industry innovation.

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Small Hydro vs The Scottish Assessor

The latest media coverage of: The Assessor’s sudden, unjustified, backdated valuations. Alba Energy’s call to pause demands for payment while litigation is ongoing. Scottish Assessors Association refusal to explain. Alba’s request for Scottish Government intervention.

Business Rates: the “Old Faskally” verdict

After ten years of dispute with the Scottish Assessor, the appeal of Old Faskally & Others against the rateable valuations (RVs) imposed on hydro sites by the Assessor, has received…

The History of “Old Faskally”

Rateable Values: the Assessor’s spanner in the hydro works The battle with the Assessor and Scottish Government over extreme and disproportionate Rateable Values has been going on for a very…

Mild Winter Trends

Gas and power markets fall further during October, supported by a stable supply and demand outlook as we enter the winter season.

August Lull

Gas and Power markets remained relatively soft throughout August.

Energy markets determined by geopolitical turmoil

Gas and Power saw some bullish movement over July and closed higher compared to last month.

Energy markets rally

June saw energy markets rally to their highest levels since April, driven by a 12 day War between Israel and Iran that raised concerns about potential global supply restrictions. Markets…

Stable May

In May, power and gas markets strengthened from April, but stable fundamentals saw a relatively flat month despite evolving global geopolitics.

April, the cruellest month

Stable fundamentals have contributed to a continuing downward trend into April. Robust solar and steady wind generation supported renewable output and above-average temperatures saw low heating demand, balancing any short-term…

Alba Energy Conference & AGM

Wednesday 30th April 2025. Galileo Suite, Perth Racecourse, Old Scone, Perth PH2 6BB

SEPA charges for Small Hydro: the background

Hydro abstraction charges have been disputed by the British Hydropower Association (BHA) and Alba Energy since they were first applied in 2017, with SEPA struggling to justify the amounts being…

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