Dong Energy installs wind turbines taller than the London Eye
Dong Energy has installed the first of the world's largest wind turbines taller than the London Eye at its windfarm off the coast of Britain.
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Omega Marketing Services fined over solar panel nuisance calls
A marketing company that bombarded householders with 1.6 million nuisance calls has been fined £60,000.
German wind turbine maker reaches French milestone
Germany’s Senvion has reached a new milestone in France after erecting 26 wind turbines at a site in the Occitanie region.
Aqualis and Siemens sign renewables deal
Aqualis Offshore UK and Siemens Wind Power have signed a framework agreement for wind turbine installations.
ReNew News: Interactive tool can guess energy potential from solar and wind at any location
Researchers have created an interactive tool which can estimate the amount of energy which could be generated by wind or solar farms at any location.
Promoted: SAFEHOUSE’s new generation of power tools saves time and money
A new generation of power tools which eliminate risk and save time and money in hazardous environments has been launched by a pioneering Scottish company.
Vattenfall looks to fill 130 new positions in its wind energy business
Vattenfall is looking to fill 130 new positions in its wind energy business over the next 12 months.
Construction of site tracks on Clyde windfarm extension almost complete
Construction of the site tracks at the SSE’s 173MW Clyde windfarm extension in Scotland is almost complete. The SSE said around 90% of the 35km of tracks and spine roads on site have also been finalised. The windfarm in South Lanrkshire will consist of 54 Siemens 3.2MW turbines. The first components started arriving in July.
Tech Tuesday: R2S launches latest version of visualisation system
An Aberdeen-based technology firm will launch the latest version of its visualisation system today at the SPE Intelligent Energy conference.
Huge screw installed for pioneering Aberdeen hydro scheme
A key piece of equipment has been installed today for an urban community hydro energy scheme in Aberdeen.
Poll shows support in Scotland for energy from renewable sources
Over three fifths of Scots would like to see Scotland generate all of its electricity from renewable sources, according to a new poll.
Peterson wins wind farm contract with Siemens
Energy logistics firm Peterson has won a contract to supply Siemens with fuel for the Gemini wind farm off the Dutch coast.
Sungrow unveils solar technology innovation
Sungrow has revealed its latest technology after unveiling the world's first 1500V string inverter.
Academics to reveal secrets to Scotland’s wave and tidal success
Academics who have led the way in maintaining Scotland's status as a world leader in wave and tidal energy will showcase some of their work at the Scottish Renewables conference later this month.
Burbo Bank wind farm installation vessel to start work next week
The jack-up vessel that will install wind turbines for the Burbo Bank extension project off Liverpool bay has arrived in Belfast to collect components.
Apex Clean Energy appoints new chief exec
Apex Clean Energy has appointed a new chief executive to the company.
Scatec begins operation of 22MW plant in Jordan
Scatec has started operating a 22MW photovoltaic plant in Jordan.
Silicor sees cost advantage in $1bn Icelandic solar plant
Silicor Materials Inc. expects to complete financing in the next two months for a $1 billion plant it says will produce solar-grade silicon for at least 40 percent less than existing facilities.
ReNew News: Costa Rica to power electricity from only renewables for a whole year
Costa Rica has powered its electricity grid for over 100 days entirely by renewable energy and now plans to continue the trend for a whole year.
Thousands of UK churches switching to renewable energy
More than 3,500 churches are ditching fossil fuels for renewable electricity as part of efforts to tackle climate change.
3sun boss to head up offshore wind special interest group
The boss of a UK energy service firm has agreed to head up a special interest group for the promotion of the offshore wind supply chain.
Owner unsure about replacing German turbine engulfed in flames
The owner of a windfarm said they haven't decided whether to replace a turbine which was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Five times more ex-oil workers supported by £12m retraining fund
The number of former oil and gas workers receiving financial support through the SNP’s £12million retraining fund has shot up fivefold in less than three months.
Tech Tuesday: CGG gearing up for launch of new subsea survey method
French geophysics firm CGG is getting ready to introduce its new approach to subsea mapping after two years of development work.
Scottish energy minister hails potential of giant Scotrenewables tidal turbine
Scotland’s energy minister has hailed Scotrenewables Tidal Power’s giant turbine as a “game changer” as it gears up for testing in Orkney.