New gas plants imperative as Rudd signals end of coal power stations
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd is to signal the end of polluting coal-fired power stations in the UK - but will say it is “imperative” new gas plants are built.
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Orenda secures £2million wind turbine deal for Scotland
Scots turbine manufacturer Orenda Energy Solutions has secured a £2 million deal for 10 of its 51kW Skye ‘tilting tower’ wind turbines with privately-owned Italian investment fund, CanadEnergy.
New floating windfarm planned of Portugal
A new floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Northern Portugal, known as the WindFloat Atlantic (WFA) project is set to go-ahead following an agreement between partner companies.
Highland windfarm schemes rejected by Scottish Government
Ministers have refused to give consent to two proposed wind farms in the Highlands as they would have a “significant and unacceptable” impact on landscape.
Aker Solutions aims to capture cement plant carbon emissions
Aker Solutions has won an order to carry out a feasibility study on the development of the world's first commercial-scale carbon capture facility for use in cement production, the source of about 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Falck secures IMIST accreditation in US training centres
Falck Safety Services has received accreditation for five new safety training centres in the United States.
AFC Energy signs deal with manufacturer for fuel cell development
AFC Energy has lined up a deal with a global manufacturing partner for the international procurement and manufacture of its leading alkaline fuel cell systems.
APR Energy extends Myanmar deal
APR Energy has extended its 102MW project in Myanmar through next year.
Southern Ute Indian tribe draws up plans for solar plant
The Southern Ute Indian tribe has struck a deal to build a solar plant powerful enough to support 10 tribal buildings on its Colorado reservation.
Energy Institute highlights the work of top engineering students
Outstanding engineering students will present their theses to a panel of distinguished judges as the Energy Institute in Aberdeen hosts its annual competition to find the best academic paper.
Mytrah adds to wind turbine portfolio
Mytrah Energy has commissioned an extra nine turbines at its Bhesada project in India, bringing the total additional capacity added in 2015 to 50.2 MW and taking its operating wind portfolio to 578 MW.
Apple strikes renewable deal
Apple has confirmed its expanding operations in Singapore will be powered by solar energy as it zeroes in on its 100% renewable target.
Coal in “three way cage fight” with renewables and natural gas
Here’s how bad US coal has it these days - the region that has for years burned the most coal also happens to be the windiest.
Ewing calls for end to uncertainty over renewable heat incentives
The uncertainty surrounding Renewables Heat Incentives for Scottish businesses has gone on too long, according to Scottish Energy Minister Fegus Ewing
North Sea data processing is subject of city innovation event
The need to simplify data processes in the North Sea was highlighted at an oil and gas innovation day held in Aberdeen this week.
UK Minister says it’s time to kick start solar revolution in Ghana
UK Minister of State for International Development, Grant Shapps, has told Ghanaians it is time to kick-start a solar power revolution in the African country.
Carbon content of electricity generation falls to record low in Ireland
The carbon content of electricity generation in Ireland fell to a record low last year, according to new figures by the (SEAI) Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Renewable electricity help the country avoid 2.6million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2014 and is now one of the single biggest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions reduction in Ireland. The body said without renewables, power generation emissions would have been around 23% higher.
Renewable Energy Generation nearing completion on potential takeover
Renewable Energy Generation Limited said it expects to receive a formal takeover offer soon.
Underwater technology conference seeking abstracts
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) has launched a call for abstracts for a new technical conference to be held next year to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Peterhead power station back in service
Peterhead power station in Aberdeenshire has returned to service following the completion of major upgrade work.
Amec Foster Wheeler helps deliver Brunei training programme
Amec Foster Wheeler has completed its second annual ITB-Amec Foster Wheeler oil and gas training programme in Brunei.
Climate Change Levy has impact on Infinis Energy revenues
Infinis Energy said its revenue was down this year to £102.7million compared with 2014. The renewables company said its EBITDA was also lower at £56.5million compared with £58.3million the year previously. Infinis said its revenue had also been adversely affected by a £3.1million reduction in the company’s estimate of ROC recycle income previously accrued in the last financial year.
Aberdeen Asset Management boosts its power from solar energy
Aberdeen Asset Management has completed the installation of 1,000 solar panels on an investment property it owns in North London. The Aberdeen investment firm said the installation at the materials recycling facility (MRF) will provide an estimated 225,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity to tenant Biffa Waste Services, saving around 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually.
Green Investment Bank legislation could be required, peers told
New laws could be required to ensure the Green Investment Bank continues investing in renewable projects when it is privatised, a Government minister has suggested. Cabinet Office Minister Lord Bridges said he recognised concerns that the state-owned bank could be broken up or used to fund other non-green projects once it is privatised under Business Secretary Sajid Javid’s plans. The proposal has been controversial and Liberal Democrat peers warned there was no requirement that it continues its so far successful mission to boost renewable projects once it is sold off.
Scottish Government could miss key green energy target
The Scottish Government will miss a key green energy target if proposed wind power projects fail to attract enough investment, renewables leaders have said. Industry body Scottish Renewables estimated that without further support for offshore and onshore wind farms, the country would generate the equivalent of 87% of electricity demand from environmentally friendly sources by 2020. That is short of the target set by ministers of providing the equivalent of 100% of demand from renewables by this date.