NIA says Hinkley green light boost for UK
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has said the final approval of Hinkley Point is a welcome boost for the UK's nuclear industry.
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ReNew News: Wind energy costs could drop by up to 41%
The cost of producing electricity from wind power could drop by up to a third by 2030, according to new findings by the US Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Acquila Capital acquires pair of German wind parks
Acquila Capital has acquired two operational wind parks in Germany.
Amec, EDF joint venture takes on Lewis wind farm project
A joint venture between Amec Foster Wheeler and EDF Energy Renewables has bought the biggest planned green power development on the Western Isles.
Petrofac wins North Sea offshore windfarm work
Petrofac landed a deal for an offshore windfarm development.
Opinion: How a diamond-like material could help solar shine
While the word diamond usually conjures up thoughts of expensive rings and show-stopping necklaces, we at GE have other ideas. Deep inside GE’s Global Research Center, our scientists have been developing a revolutionary new material, which we anticipate will have extraordinary benefits for the solar industry.
MP calls for caution over Chinese government involvement on Hinkley Project
A senior MP has urged caution over plans to build a new power station with the Chinese government, suggesting “these are people with whom we should sup with a long spoon”.
MPs claim possible big hike in commercial rooftop solar installation rates
The Government’s stance on renewable energy has again come under fire as MPs protest about a potential hike in business rates.
Greenpeace claims support for Hinkley Point at ‘all time low’
A poll has shown support for the Hinkley Point nuclear power station is at an 'all time low', according to reports.
£500m MeyGen tidal scheme could create thousands of Highland jobs
Nicola Sturgeon predicted that the Highlands would soon be “powering the world” as she unveiled a £500million clean energy project that could create thousands of north jobs.
Nuclear industry supports more than 65,000 UK jobs
Fresh data has revealed an estimated 65,000 jobs in the UK are supported by the nuclear industry.
Urgent action needed for Scotland to hit climate change goals, report says
Urgent action is needed to reduce transport, housing and agriculture emissions if ambitious new climate targets are to be met, according to a new report.
Tech Tuesday: James Fisher gets into the flow of mass excavation
The subsea excavation arm of James Fisher and Sons has added one the world’s most powerful tools to its arsenal.
Subsea UK event to increase awareness of existing tech’s merits
A panel of North Sea operators will hear about a range of existing technologies they could use to cut costs and increase efficiency at an event in Aberdeen this week.
SolarCity raises $305million to fund projects
SolarCity has raised $305million to to fund its projects.
South Korean electric power utility eyeing UK nuclear investment
A South Korean electric power utility is said to be close to investing in a $13billion project in the UK which could see construction of a new nuclear power plant near Sellafield.
Scotland’s first urban community hydro project eyes £600,000 investment through bond offer
A bond offer has been launched to fill a funding gap for Scotland's first urban community hydro project.
Mytrah celebrates revenue boost
MyTrah Energy recorded a 52% lift in turnover, posting a first have revenue figure of $46.6million.
Nicola Sturgeon urges UK to tackle ‘uncertainty’ over marine energy
Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK Government to end uncertainty around subsidies for marine energy projects.
US solar surged 43% in second quarter led by utility projects
U.S. solar installations surged 43 percent in the second quarter largely because of a wave of utility-scale projects going into service to take advantage of a tax credit that was due to expire.
Vattenfall announces EOWDC work for three north-east firms
A supply chain event for companies looking to secure work on the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) has been hailed as a “huge boost” to the north-east.
Fisher nets five-year MeyGen deal
Work on the world’s biggest tidal-energy array has taken another key step forward after marine services company James Fisher inked a five-year deal to supply operations and maintenance (O&M) expertise.
Babcock wins contract for Beatrice offshore transformer modules
Babcock has been awarded a contract to build two offshore transformer modules for SSE's Beatrice windfarm off the Scottish coast.
Statoil and Statkraft sign letter of intent to up stake in UK windfarm
Statoil and Statkraft have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the Norwegian company to take over as operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore windfarm from next year.
UK ‘to miss renewable energy targets’
The UK is set to miss targets for sourcing energy from renewables by the end of the decade, MPs have warned.