Offshore windfarms power cost drops by 32% in five years, says report
The cost of power from offshore wind farms has fallen by a third in five years, a report has shown.
Energy Transition
Energy bills could fall as renewable subsidies slashed, Whitehall insiders claim
Consumer energy bills could be set to fall as the government aims to slash renewable subsidies.
Calls for half of Scotland’s energy needs to be met by renewables by 2030
Environmentalists have reiterated calls for half of Scotland’s energy needs to be met by renewables by 2030 as the government prepares to publish a new draft energy strategy.
Plan to cut overspend of Green Energy Scheme was idea of political party adviser
A plan to cut the overspend of Stormont’s botched green energy scheme was the idea of a political party special adviser (SpAd) not a civil servant, an Assembly committee has been told.
Key debate on RHI scandal resumes in bid to reduce £490million overspend
The Stormont Assembly has resumed a key debate on a botched green energy scandal that has ultimately forced the looming dissolution of the devolved institutions.
Universities to join forces for £3.8m drone technology research
Five Universities in the UK will launch a three-year project later this year which will use drone technology for the inspection of offshore wind turbines.
Aquila Capital opens Norway base, targets renewable market
Aquila Capital today confirmed it had invested in a new Norwegian base.
PM faces calls to disclose what she knew about failed Trident test
Prime Minister Theresa May is facing calls to come clean over a failed test of the Trident nuclear deterrent, amid claims the Government acted like North Korea in covering up the news.
UK Gov must show renewables commitment, says Holyrood Minister
Holyrood energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has called on the UK Government to match Scotland’s commitment to renewables.
PM refuses to deny she knew about failed Trident test before Commons speech
Prime Minister Theresa May has refused to deny she knew about a failed test of the Trident nuclear deterrent when addressing MPs before a crucial Commons vote on the future of the submarine-launched missile system.
Ministers ‘covered up failed Trident test before vital Commons vote’
Ministers have been accused of covering up a failed test of the Trident nuclear deterrent weeks before a crucial Commons vote on the future of the submarine-launched missile system.
Nordic trio to create hydrogen “one stop shop”
A trio of Norwegian firms plan to create a "one stop shop" for environmentally friendly hydrogen solutions.
Shell, Statoil make shortlist for US offshore wind licence
The US Government said yesterday that it had cleared Shell and Statoil to bid for an offshore wind farm licence off North Carolina later this year.
Village homes to have batteries installed in push for solar power
Dozens of homes in a village will have batteries installed to create a “virtual power plant”, in a trial that aims to boost solar power.
Talks held over Scottish Islands renewable plans
Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has held talks in Westminster with Energy Secretary Greg Clark to press the case for vital UK Government support for island renewables.
Energy Institute to welcome Prof Sir David King for prestigious lecture
The Foreign Secretary's award-winning special representative for climate change is to deliver a lecture on how energy companies can comply with the Paris Agreement.
Obama gives further $500million to climate change fund
US President Barack Obama has doubled an initial 500 million US dollar (£410 million) commitment to a fund which helps developing nations fight climate change and adapt to its consequences.
Africa’s biggest wind power scheme almost ready to be connected to electricity grid
The biggest wind power scheme in Africa should be connected to the national electricity grid and producing power by the end of June.
DeepOcean secures 150 UK jobs with windfarm contract
A fabrication and installation contract for a planned £2.5billion pounds windfarm will safeguard up to 150 UK based jobs.
Firms sign up for chance to build 196 projects in Argentina
Argentina's Energy Ministry said 89 companies are looking to build 196 projects to generate electricity as the government tries to attract private investment to lift the country out of recession.
Balmoral wins funding for polymer wave energy project
The polymer division of Balmoral Group has won funding to develop new materials for use in wave energy converters (WECs).
CHC wins offshore wind contract
CHC has won a new contract to provide helicopter transport services for an offshore wind farm development in the German North Sea.
More than 100 recruits sought for windfarm contracts
More than 100 new recruits are being sought by 3sun Group to help service £6million worth of new and extended offshore and onshore windfarm contracts.
Jobs boost at Seajacks with windfarm contract
A proposed £2.5 billion windfarm off the Suffolk coast is to create up to 80 new jobs.
Statoil to divest 25% stake in Hywind
Norwegian operator Statoil has agreed to divest 25% of its assets in Hywind Scotland pilot park to Masdar.