North-east residents call for re-think of wind farm as “flaw” in planning process expose
North-east residents want work on a controversial windfarm halted – because two councillors breached their code of conduct when they backed it.
Energy Transition
ReNew News: Taiwan to focus on offshore wind projects with $616m investment
A business unit has bee set up by the state-owned Taiwan power company to focus on development of offshore wind projects.
Brexit could make UK dumping ground for less energy efficient goods
Weaker energy efficiency standards for consumer goods after Brexit could mean products that are more expensive to run are dumped in the UK, it has been warned.
Home energy efficiency advances leave entire communities behind
Home energy efficiency should be part of the UK’s infrastructure programme to help communities who have been “left behind”, the Government’s climate advisers have urged.
Green technology must meet climate goals, experts warn
Schemes to take greenhouse gases back out of the atmosphere - from planting trees to new technology - will be needed to meet global climate goals, government advisers have said.
More than 30 solar panels fitted at RSPB centre of Coll
Inverness firm Cairngorm Windows has finished installing 32 solar panels at wildlife retreat in the Inner Hebrides as part of a £20,000 contract.
GE to buy LM Wind Power for $1.65billion
General Electric (GE) plans to buy LM Wind Power from private equity firm Doughty Hanson for $1.65billion.
Tech Tuesday: Aubin launches decommissioning chemicals toolbox
Aberdeenshire offshore chemical engineer Aubin Group has created a toolbox to support global decommissioning jobs.
Renewable firm strikes agreement for Northern Ireland biomass plant
An agreement has been struck between REACT and several parties to potentially fund the repowering of a 4MW biomass gasification project in Northern Ireland.
Video: Dong Energy power station switches from coal to wood in £160m conversion
Dong Energy scored a victory for the “green revolution” yesterday after completing a £160million conversion of one of its power stations, which will now use wood pellets instead of coal.
Statoil eyes Hawaiian offshore wind potential
Statoil is said to be looking at a renewables project around Hawaii.
50% renewables target for all energy needs by 2030 doable, says WWF Scotland
Producing half of Scotland’s energy needs using renewable technology by 2030 is an achievable goal, according to a report.
RGU and Merlin ERD unite to offer intensive drilling course
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has joined forces with Perth-based well engineering firm Merlin ERD to offer an intensive oil and gas drilling course.
Green energy generating record levels of Scottish heat
A record amount of Scotland’s heating is being generated by renewables, according to a new report.
Kite power station set for Stranraer
A renewable energy firm plans to create one of the world’s first kite power stations in Scotland.
Opinion: Integrating variable renewables through grid realisation
Variable renewables now account for over 30% of total global installed power generation capacity and 23% of total global electricity production. Wind and solar PV have witnessed an explosive annual growth of 23% and 50% respectively in the past ten years.
Met Office nets Scottish Power Renewables contract
The Met Office has won a two-year contract with ScottishPower Renewables.
ReNew News: Wind projects progress in Japan post Fukushima
US developer United Wind has struck a partnership with Tokyo Electric Power Company to jointly develop small wind projects in Japan.
Scottish wind power output has record breaking month
Scotland’s wind power output increased by more than a third in September compared to the same period last year.
Are offshore windfarms ‘Britain’s new oil boom’?
Offshore green-energy projects worth a total of £210billion are an “unmissable opportunity” for Scotland’s oil and gas industry, a flagship centre for UK offshore renewables innovation and research said yesterday.
Promoted: Embracing technology to empower cost efficient change
The complex data that exists around offshore travel in the energy and offshore sector is little understood and often neglected. Dissecting, organising and maximising this data can, in fact, shed light on inefficiencies and provide the robust evidence for making powerful changes. But, as ever, the data needs to be in the right hands at the right time.
Promoted: What lies beneath? Tackling the challenge of corrosion under insulation
Bilfinger Salamis UK can reduce labour costs and provide optimum results
UK could treble electricity supply from solar without raising costs, report says
The UK could treble the amount of solar power on the system without pushing up costs, a study suggests.
Tech Tuesday: Claxton launches latest version of Sabre cutting system
Claxton has launched the latest versions of its modular Sabre cutting system and recovery tower - technologies used for decommissioning projects.
JDR wins Beatrice windfarm deal
JDR has won a deal for the Beatrice windfarm – a project which will produce enough power for 450,000 homes.