Renewables cuts threaten “millions of pounds of investment”
Millions of pounds of investment in energy projects benefiting communities across the UK is at risk from the Government’s cuts to renewables subsidies, a report warns.
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Reflex Marine develops Sea Spider for offshore wind sector
Offshore personnel transfer company Reflex Marine is developing a new personnel access concept for the offshore wind and traditional energy industries..
Renewables helping to cut wholesale cost of electricity
Renewables are bringing down the wholesale cost of electricity, reducing the impact of clean power subsidies on consumer bills, according to research.
Ashtead goes deep to explore US airship wreckage
Subsea equipment specialist Ashtead Technology has been supporting attempts to explore the wreckage of the United States Navy’s last flying airship, which crashed in 1935.
UN environment chief warns against UK renewable approach
Cuts in Government support for renewable energy send a “perverse signal” to other countries about the UK’s attitude on the issue, the head of the UN environment programme has said. As other countries embrace renewable energy Britain looks to be going the other way, Professor Jacqueline McGlade said. Recent moves by the Government to cut support for clean onshore wind and solar power send out the wrong message, she said, ahead of the UN climate change conference which begins in Paris at the end of next month.
Solar power industry unveils plan to save thousands of jobs
Support for solar power which would add just £1 to bills by 2019 could save thousands of at-risk jobs and help the popular energy source become subsidy free, the industry has said. The Government has announced plans to cut subsidies for small-scale arrays of rooftop solar panels by 87%, which it says is necessary to stop renewables support costs spiralling out of control. But the Solar Trade Association (STA) has warned the move could cost up to 27,000 jobs, and waste public money already spent on supporting the technology.
Aker Solutions and MAN form subsea compression alliance
Aker Solutions has teamed with German firm Man Diesel & Turbo to develop the next-generation in subsea compression systems that can be used even at the smallest oil and gas fields.
Atlantis Resources wins approval of €17million for MeyGen
Atlantis Resources said €17million of funding has been transferred from the Kyle Rhea project to the world’s largest planned tidal stream energy project MeyGen. The transaction was approved by the European Commission’s Climate Change Committee for MeyGen Phase 1B. The move is planned to help accelerate the development of the project with this second phase targeted to reach financial close and commence construction during 2016.
Scots company’s acoustic technology helps track marine life
A cutting edge ‘listening’ device designed and manufactured by a Scottish company for use in the oil and gas and renewables industries is helping monitor dolphins and other marine life.
Solar firm goes bust blaming Government for cutting subsidies
Another solar company has gone out of business, blaming the Government for “killing off” support for the industry.
National Grid counters fears of winter blackout
National Grid has moved to counter fears of blackouts this winter by insisting that electricity margins are “manageable”.
Government accused of complacency over power blackouts
The Government is being accused of complacency over energy supplies amid a warning of “widespread blackouts” as power stations close.
Rosatom seeking deal to build four Egyptian reactors
Russian nuclear organisation Rosatom is in final talks toward a contract to build four reactors in Egypt as it pushes to expand across the Middle East, one of the world’s most attractive markets for atomic power
Engineering students get help into world of work
An event takes place later this month to help engineering students in Europe’s energy capital develop the necessary skills to progress from university to industry.
Calpine buys US power plant for $500million
US energy firm Calpine has bought the Granite Ridge Energy Center from Granite Ridge Holding for $500 million.
Shell to install nationwide network of hydrogen fuel pumps in Germany
Shell will install a nationwide network of hydrogen fuelling pumps at retail sites in Germany from 2016, as it aims to accelerate the growth in Europe of the low-carbon alternative fuel.
Car giants take part in hydrogen fuel cell project
Technology company Intelligent Energy will work with car giants BMW and Daimler on a pan-European industry project group to develop its proprietary 90kW fuel cell automotive technology.
Active Energy sees revenues surge
UK biomass firm Active Energy has finalised installation and testing of a new high-volume hardwood production line at its AEG WoodFibre Yuzhny Port processing facility as it reported a massive jump in revenue to $17.3million from $1.5million the previous year.
Campaigners call for councils to dump fossil fuel investments
Local councils have lost up to £683 million from pension funds because of the falling value of investments in coal, campaigners have claimed.
Siemens to add more turbines to huge Clyde project
Engineering giant Siemens has received an order for the supply, installation and commissioning of 54 direct drive wind turbines in Scotland.
University to launch new petroleum management course
A new course in petroleum data management for the oil and gas industry is to be launched by Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University and Oil and Gas UK's subsidary Common Data Access.
UK stance on renewables “anti-business and anti-environment”
Holyrood’s Energy Minister has hit out at David Cameron over his “perverse“ stance on renewables.
More green heat sources needed says Scottish Renewables
Green energy sources such as solar, biomass and heat pumps should be rolled out to help cut consumer heating bills, according to Scottish Renewables.
REG receives buy-out offer
Renewable Energy Generation has received an approach from an unnamed party that could see the developer delist from the AIM and placed into voluntary liquidation.
Campaigners hail benefit of windfarm as Trump takes battle to Supreme Court
Donald Trump took his latest objection to plans for an offshore windfarm near his north-east golf resort to the Supreme Court yesterday. The US tycoon is appealing against the Scottish Government’s decision to approve the 11-turbine scheme at Aberdeen Bay amid fears it will spoil the views from his golf resort at Menie, near Balmedie. But last night the presidential candidate was accused of trying to “kill off” economically beneficial projects, and was urged instead to “do good” with his wealth. WWF Scotland director Lang Banks said Mr Trump was “wrong to be trying to frustrate Scotland’s ambition to create clean power and green jobs”.