UK now has more than 1m solar homes
The UK now has more than a million “solar homes” that get electricity or hot water from the sun, the industry has said.
Energy Transition
Mainstream connects 80MW wind farm to grid
Global wind and solar developer Mainstream Renewable Power has connected its 80 megawatt Noupoort Wind Farm in South Africa’s Northern Cape is now connected to the Eskom grid and commissioning of wind turbines has commenced, one year since it reached financial close and started construction.
Electric car advances set to hit demand for oil
The electric vehicle revolution could turn out to be more dramatic than governments and oil companies have yet realised.
Hydratight launches new mechanical connector
Joint integrity specialist Hydratight has unveiled a new mechanical connector that offers an alternative to welding.
Hydrogen drone technology takes off
Green-energy company Cella and the Argyll-based Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) have together achieved what is thought to be the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled flight.
Renew News: Statoil on the hunt for renewables ventures
Statoil confirmed it was on the hunt for renewables firm to invest in.
Scots scientists team with Canadian colleagues on CCS research
Scottish and Canadian scientists have strengthened links on climate protection through Carbon Capture and Storage research
US power generators retain huge appetite for coal
US electric power generators consumed 740 million tons of coal in 2015, fuelling about one-third of total electric power generation and accounting for 92% of all coal consumed in the country, according to a report from the Energy Information Administration.
New breathing equipment aims to help save divers’ lives
A new breathing system aims to help improve safety for commercial divers by more than doubling the supply of breathing gas, its manufacturers' claim.
Massive UK windfarm project secures final funding
Work on one of the biggest offshore wind farms in the world is set to begin after final funding for the project was secured.
Tidal lagoon project still in doubt
Ministers have refused to give a cast-iron guarantee that a Government review into the value for money of tidal lagoon power will not sink plans for a world-first facility in Swansea Bay.
Scottish Power boss backs Britain in EU to secure gas supplies
The head of Big Six giant Scottish Power became the latest energy boss to back Britain staying in the EU to help secure crucial gas supplies.
Professor examines oil and gas cyber security threats
An IT expert from Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University (RGU) has taken part in an international conference highlighting how oil and gas companies can better protect themselves from cyber threats.
Updated: Scottish solar industry reveals “key asks” to Scottish Government
The Scottish solar industry has called on Holyrood to pave the way for an energy transformation in Scotland with the power of the sun playing a key role.
Velocys aims to convert waste to jet fuel
Gas to liquids specialist Velocys has begun an initial engineering study on the development of a new waste-to-liquids (WTL) project in the United Kingdom.
£7.75million cash boost for tidal-energy project
Orkney firm Scotrenewables Tidal Power (STP) has been awarded a £7.75million grant to advance the commercialisation of its floating tidal-energy technology, it was announced today.
Drax considers mothballing coal-fired power plant
British power producer Drax mothball its coal-fired power generation units as part of a strategy review triggered by competition from cheap gas and renewables.
Ceres scales up fuel cell manufacturing speed
Fuel cell technology company Ceres Power has completed a manufacturing scale-up project which will enable high volume production capability as it moves towards mass market commercialisation.
Tech Tuesday: Mega wind turbines set to match height of London Gherkin
Wind turbine towers are set to reach heights of up to 170m with new construction techniques and materials, according to wind power engineering specialists K2 Management.
SkyPower signs power agreements in India
Renewable energy provider SkyPower has signed four power purchase agreements with the Indian state of Telangana to build and operate a total of 200MW of solar energy projects.
Greencoat wind generates £48.3million
Greencoat UK Wind generated £48.3m in income from its onshore wind farms last year, up from £32.4m a year earlier thanks largely to better than expected generation figures.
Wavepower recruiting engineers to develop £50million wave energy device
Sea energy company Wavepower is searching for talented engineers and graduates to help fill 30 new jobs develop the company's new floating power device.
AFC Energy signs partnership deal with German engineering firm
Industrial fuel cell developer AFC Energy has signed a strategic engineering services and partnership deal with German engineering consultancy PlantIng GmbH.
Turbine firm invests £50,000 in 3D tool
A Netherley-based power turbine firm has invested £50,000 in a new 3D measuring tool.
IEA urges reinvention of power markets for low-carbon future
The world's nations must adapt to new technologies to ensure sustainability and supply security as the world moves to low-carbon power generation, according to the International Energy Agency.