Record renewables joined global energy network in 2016
Record amounts of new renewables were added to energy systems worldwide last year at a lower cost as clean technology prices fell, a report shows.
Energy Transition
EDF board to vote on closing nuclear plant
French power firm EDF is to vote over a motion that could close its ageing Fessenheim nuclear plant for good.
Scotland’s green energy industry generates nearly 60,000 jobs
Scotland’s green energy industry provides 58,500 full-time jobs, new figures have revealed.
Churchill chosen for record breaking geothermal well
Aberdeen based Churchill Drilling Tools was selected to provide equipment for the world's deepest and hottest geothermal borehole.
Green sector generated £43bn for UK in 2015
The green sector generated more than £43 billion and employed nearly a quarter of a million people in 2015, official figures suggest.
Aberdeen student nominated for prestigious green energy gong
A student and an academic from Aberdeen University have both been nominated for a distinguished green energy awards.
UK Government trying to scrap green energy targets, source says
The UK is looking for ways to scrap its 2020 clean energy targets while maintaining everyday trade in Europe’s energy market, an early sign of the kind of cherry-picking that threatens to sour Brexit negotiations.
Robot helps clear the way for decom of Scotland’s first nuclear reactor
A robot has helped clear the way to dismantle a building that housed Scotland's first nuclear reactor to achieve criticality.
Work commencing on £2.6billion Beatrice wind farm energises north of Scotland
Offshore construction of the Beatrice wind farm has started, with developer SSE reporting the successful installation of the first foundation piles.
Updated: Toshiba buys up Engie’s remining stake in NuGen, throws further doubts on new Moorside plant
Japanese giant Toshiba is to take over the company planning to build a new nuclear power station in the UK.
Updated: Brexit poses nuclear safeguarding issues, claims head of NIA
Brexit could threaten UK nuclear safeguards, the head of the sector's civil trade association has claimed.
Union bosses calling for urgent action after wind turbine worker dies
Union bosses are calling for "urgent safety action" after a man was killed on a Scottish Power windfarm - the first death of its kind in 25 years.
Malaysians first to pass new Opito training standards
A group of Malaysian onshore oil and gas workers have become the first to pass safety training that conforms to new standards set out by industry skills body Opito.
Eurasia Mining gets greenlight in going for gold
Russia focused mining outfit Eurasia has been given the greenlight over its Monchetundra Project.
ESS lands £1m-plus deal for Beatrice offshore windfarm
North-east firm Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has won a lucrative new contract for work on the £2.6billion Beatrice offshore windfarm in the Outer Moray Firth.
Second UK green power auction finally launched
The UK Government today launched its second green power auction more than two years after the awards for the first round were announced.
ESS nets seven figure Beatrice windfarm contract
Banchory-based engineering firm Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has clinched a contract worth £1million-plus for the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm project.
Video: Watch this rough ride for cargo ship in the Med
A video has emerged showing a rough crossing of the Mediterranean. The footage was taken from the bridge of refrigerated cargo ship MV Lady Rosebud during 60 knot winds and 15m waves on the Feb 21 2017. The ship was a few hours after passed Gibraltar when the stormy conditions hit.
Innovative hydro scheme reaches financial finishing line
Aberdeen Community Energy (Ace) said yesterday it had met a £600,000 fundraising target five days ahead of schedule, taking total investment in its River Don hydro-electricity project to £1.25million.
New UK nuclear plant thrown into uncertainty as Japanese giant files for US bankruptcy protection
The Government is being urged to give reassurances about a planned nuclear power station in the UK after Toshiba’s nuclear unit, Westinghouse, filed for bankruptcy protection.
Atlantis Resources clinches renewables contract in Indonesia
Atlantis Resources will supply turbines and services for a tidal-stream array in Indonesia, the Edinburgh-based firm said today.
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce launch ‘Executive Springboard’
The Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce is launching a new service aimed at helping managers and executives affected by the downturn get back into work.
Taiwan showcases renewable technology in Scotland
A group of renewable experts from Taiwan are to showcase the best of their eco-friendly technology at part of the All Energy conference in Glasgow in May.
Strong offshore wind sector worth billions to UK economy, new report claims
A new report claims a strong UK offshore wind industry could be worth as much as £2.9billion to the UK economy by 2030.
Perry presses ahead with Trump’s plans to restart Yucca nuclear waste facility
US energy secretary Rick Perry has taken the first step in restarting plans for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste facility in Nevada.