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.
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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.
World’s first as tidal turbine system supplies national grid with electricity
A Scottish energy firm’s tidal turbine system has become the first in the world to deliver electricity to the national grid.
Ashtead Technology adds new subsea navigation system to rental pool
Aberdeenshire subsea service company Ashtead Technology has added a new piece of equipment to its rental pool.
Renewable energy power generation up 16.9% in US
Renewable energy in the US accounted for 16.9% of electricity generation in the first half of 2016, new figures have revealed.
‘New Hinkley Point power station not essential for UK to meet energy targets’
The UK can meet its energy and climate change targets without building the controversial new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, a new report has found.
Stem in the Pipeline 2016 kicks off
North-east secondary school pupils are taking part in a scheme aimed at giving them a valuable insight into careers in engineering and the oil and gas industry.
France to launch tenders for solar plants to boost industry, create jobs
France will launch a series of tenders for a combined capacity of 3,000 megawatts (MW) of solar plants.
Vattenfall calls on scientists for Aberdeen offshore windfarm research programme
The developer of a windfarm off the north-east coast has launched a £2.5million research programme into the environmental impact of offshore turbines.
Academic funding to shine light on marine energy in Indonesia
Researchers from the Robert Gordon University have won more than £160,000 in funding from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to support the the establishment of a South East Asia Marine Energy Centre (SEAMEC) in Indonesia.