Firms join forces for UK-Japan nuclear partnership in Tokyo
Around 100 firms will join forces for a UK-Japan industry partnership in Tokyo this week.
Energy Transition
Saudi to launch $50bn renewables programme in weeks, report says
Saudi Arabia will start the tendering process for a huge programme of renewable energy projects in the near future, a news report said.
‘Last chance’ to cut cost of Green Energy Scheme
A last-ditch bid to cut the cost of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is the only opportunity available, the economy minister has said.
Centrica’s Lincs wind farm sale ‘credit positive’, Moody’s says
Centrica’s sale of its 50% interest in a wind farm off the coast of Lincolnshire was “credit positive”, according to Moody's.
Solar-powered system could give remote Indian villages safe drinking water
A solar-powered purification system could provide remote communities in India with clean drinking water for the first time, researchers believe.
ESS ties up new funding package to support growth plans
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS), based in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, said yesterday it had secured a new multimillion-pound finance package to support its ambitious growth plans.
Renewables project to create 40 jobs in Scotland
Inverness-based energy industry recruitment firm Orion Group has been asked to supply 40 workers for a renewables project in Scotland.
Emec to help create a clone in the Far East
The European Marine Energy Centre (Emec) in Orkney is to export some of its world-leading expertise to China.
Tidal lagoons ‘can play important role’ in security of UK energy supplies
Tidal lagoons could play an important role in ensuring secure power supplies, according to a former energy minister who has led a review into the technology.
MeyGen developer expands its offering to “wet renewables” sector
Tidal power firm Atlantis Resources is forming a new internal division to serve the wider water-based renewable energy sector.
Wick buildings to become Beatrice wind farm bases
Two buildings in Wick’s Lower Pultneytown are to be turned into an operations and maintenance base for Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL).
Government to publish tidal lagoon energy review
A review commissioned by the Government into the potential for tidal lagoon energy in the UK is to be published.
Joy as planned solar farm location changed
A rare ancient grassland rich in wildlife has been saved after plans for a solar farm with tens of thousands of panels were moved elsewhere.
Sale could kill off Green Investment Bank, MPs warned
The UK’s Green Investment Bank could be killed off if the Government goes ahead with plans to sell it, Green Party co-leader Caroline Lucas has said.
Vattenfall to acquire giant North Sea windfarm
Vattenfall has acquired a massive windfarm in the German North Sea.
Wave energy projects boost
Technology development body Wave Energy Scotland (WES) said yesterday it had awarded grants worth a total of £3million to 10 wave-energy projects.
Martin McGuinness steps down as Deputy First Minister in protest at Energy Scheme
Martin McGuinness has announced his resignation as Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland in protest at the Democratic Unionist Party’s handling of a botched renewable energy scheme.
Power production begins at Nobelwind offshore windfarm in North Sea
The first MHI Vestas wind turbine has started producing power at the Nobelwind offshore windfarm in the Belgian North Sea.
Energy policymaker named as solar lobbying group’s new leader
The US solar industry's top lobbying group has named energy policymaker Abigail Ross Hopper as its new chief executive.
Northern Ireland FM says she won’t be standing down over renewables scandal
Stormont’s First Minister has accused her Sinn Fein partners in government of playing a game of chicken over a green energy scheme scandal and warned she would not blink first.
Atlantis lands €20.3million grant for tidal development
Atlantis today confirmed it was awarded a €20.3million grant for its landmark MeyGen development.
Conservationists hail “spectacular” Scottish wind power records
Scotland set two new wind power records over Christmas, according to figures released today by a conservation body.
Highland jobs boost for floating wind demonstrator off Dounreay
Two Highland ports are set for job boosts if planning permission is granted for a floating wind energy demonstrator project off Dounreay.
Conservation group urges rejection of windfarm plan
The head of policy at the John Muir Trust has urged north councillors to reject revised proposals for a 24-turbine windfarm in Caithness next week.
More UK electricity ‘from wind than coal for first time’ last year
More UK electricity was generated by wind turbines than coal-fired power plants for the first year ever in 2016, analysis shows.