Energy firm claims Scottish mountain wind turbines will not ruin landscape
A green energy firm has launched its battle to build a windfarm on an iconic mountain - by claiming festooning it with 14 turbines would not ruin the landscape.
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Barack Obama starts Alaska visit with climate change doomsday warning
Submerged countries, abandoned cities and floods of refugees await the world barring urgent action on climate change, President Barack Obama warned, painting a doomsday scenario as he began a visit to Alaska. In a bid to further his environmental legacy, Mr Obama brought the power of the presidential pulpit to Anchorage and called on other nations to take swift action as negotiations for a global climate treaty near a close. In a speech to an Arctic climate summit, the president sought to set the tone for a three-day tour of Alaska - including the first visit by a sitting president above the Arctic Circle - that will put the state’s liquefying glaciers and sinking villages on graphic display.
Petrofac uses Shetland Gas Plant to upskill workers
Petrofac workers based at the Shetland Gas Plant (SGP) have upskilled to become qualified tradesmen thanks to a new training programme partnership.
Scottish cross-party pledge of energy efficiency
An environmental group has brokered a cross-party deal to make Scotland’s buildings more energy efficient and cut emissions from electrical generators, food producers and vehicles.
Van Oord installs high voltage stations at Dutch wind park
Marine engineering company Van Oord has successfully installed two Offshore High Voltage Stations (OHVS) and the first 77 transition pieces at the Dutch Gemini wind park.
New technology aims to deliver 100% clean electricity
A new technology that aims to deliver 100% clean electricity from hot water has been launched.
New project aims to drive down tidal device monitoring costs
Scotland’s renewables industry is expected to benefit from a new project to develop sophisticated sensors for underwater tidal turbines. The research is a collaborative project between the fledgling Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Censis, Scotland’s Innovation Centre for Sensor and Imaging Systems, who aim to cut the cost and boost confidence in the mandatory monitoring of how subsea turbines impact on their environment. New sensors developed under the initiative – the first joint project between ORE Catapult
EDF workers to stage 24-hour strike over pay
Hundreds of workers at energy giant EDF are to stage a 24-hour strike in a row over pay.
NorthConnect power project gets council backing
The £2billion NorthConnect project to connect Aberdeenshire to the Scandinavian electricity network has been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
SGN saves £1million by cracking down on bad driving practices
Gas distribution company SGN is expecting to save in the region of £1million by implementing a driver performance improvement programme across its 2,000-strong fleet.
Edenville continues coal exploration in Tanzania
Edenville Energy, the company developing a coal-to-power in south western Tanzania, is on track to deliver the project.
Environmentalists seek solar panels planning rules change
The planning rules on the installation of some renewable technology should be changed to make it easier for households and businesses to reduce their carbon emissions, environmental groups have said.
SgurrEnergy helps map Scottish forests for energy study
A unique project is helping map new opportunities for collaboration between the forestry and energy industries in Scotland.
British Gas recruits 200 new smart meter apprentices
British Gas plans to roll out smart meters across the UK has led to the company recruiting around 200 apprentices this year.
Bradford tackles blocked sewers with fats-to-fuel scheme
A pioneering initiative aimed at stopping sewers getting blocked by fat by encouraging communities to collect cooking fat to use as biofuel is being expanded.
Oil pioneer Cluff says coal gasification “fits in” with Scottish Independence concept
Oil pioneer Algy Cluff said yesterday his company’s plans to tap coal reserves under the Firth of Forth were in keeping with the concept of Scottish independence. And in announcing the first half results for Cluff Natural Resources (CNR), Mr Cluff criticised the previous UK Government’s support for North Sea windfarms. Mr Cluff, chairman and chief executive of CNR, said large windfarms blocked access to gas fields and sucked up taxpayers’ money.
APR Energy’s turnover drops 52%
APR Energy suffered a dramatic drop in turnover after prematurely calling it quits on its Libya project.
Subsea UK provides apprenticeships boost to businesses
Subsea UK has launched a new support service to bring fresh, young talent into the subsea sector by making it easier for businesses to recruit apprentices.
Troubled Npower parts company with boss
The boss of Big Six energy firm Npower has left his post after German owner RWE took action following “unexpectedly negative” half-year results.
New Scottish hydro scheme officially opens
A Scottish hydro power scheme which could produce enough power for over 800 homes each year has been officially opened.
Climate change targets ‘need more low carbon’ infrastructure funding
Scotland must increase investment in low carbon infrastructure by at least 20 percentage points to meet its climate change targets, according to a new report.
Dong moves toward UK offshore wind mega project
Denmark's Dong Energy has taken a step closer to delivering one of the world's biggest offshore development zones.
Applus RTD lands Australian deal with BHP Billiton
Integrity technologies specialist Applus RTD has been awarded a one-year frame agreement with BHP Billiton in Australia.
Kongsberg Maritime creates European support centre for Seaglider
Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new European support centre for its Seaglider autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).
Commonwealth legacy lives on as Glasgow postcode becomes renewables hotspot
A postcode in Glasgow is the top mainland spot for small-scale renewables in Scotland, new figures have revealed. Scottish Renewables said the 2014 Commonwealth Games have made the G40 postcode in the city’s East End a hotspot. It comes as the body revealed the latest figures for how the sector fares in the country.