Wave and tidal-energy investment worth £217million
Scotland’s renewable-energy sector has invested more than £217million in wave and tidal projects to date, new figures show.
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Thousands take to the streets to demand action on climate change
Thousands of people took to the streets to demand swift action to curb climate concerns.
Nuclear threat turned IAEA’s atomic peaceniks into weapons cops
The cost of keeping uranium out of the hands of terrorists and safe from natural disasters is sidelining nuclear energy, which officials once dreamed would power a Utopian future of cheap, almost limitless electricity.
Nuclear energy – a wise investment for the future?
Fossil fuel plants still form a huge part of our power generation fleets and have a relatively low initial capital cost. While technology continues to develop to increase the efficiency of this power source, obvious downsides currently include high ongoing fuel costs, higher carbon emission levels than we would prefer and continued reliance on a finite fuel source. The use of renewable energy resources, such as wind and solar, are increasing. They provide an environmentally friendly source of power and developments are increasing the efficiency and practicality of these solutions. The continuity of power they provide, however, cannot currently always be guaranteed and additional centralized power generation facilities are still very much needed.
Scottish Renewables calls for more powers for Scotland over energy policy
Scottish Renewables has called for Scotland to be given more powers following the No camp’s victory in the referendum. The company urged the Scottish and UK Governments to team up and accelerate renewables development in Scotland.
EU invests one billion euros in ‘wonder material’
The European Union is investing one billion euros into commercialising a new material that they believe could change the world. Graphene – which is as thin as paper but as strong as steel – could revolutionise technology and have a major impact on aging oil and gas installations.
Investors seek global climate deal
Institutional investors managing £15trillion of assets have called for an ambitious global climate deal to give them certainty to invest in clean technology.
Tide turbine firm signs 10-year deal
The Scottish company aiming to establish the world’s biggest tidal-power project in the Moray Firth has signed a multi-million pound contract to sell electricity generated by the scheme.
Growth and green policy ‘possible’
Choosing between growth and tackling climate change is a “false dilemma” as the two can be achieved together, a global commission has said.
UK’s desirability for renewable investment falls significantly
The UK's appeal as a destination for renewable energy investment has fallen dramatically, according to a survey published today. Ernst and Young LLP's survey Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness found that the UK was 7th in the rundown of desirable renewable energy locations, its lowest level in almost five years
Call for philanthropists to champion clean energy
Philanthropists and foundations should use funds worth billions of pounds to fight climate change, leading environmentalists have urged.
Amec in Chinese nuclear tie-up
Amec's latest deal will see it work with China on nuclear power projects, both there and in the UK. The international engineering and project management firm said yesterday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to "co-operate across the civil nuclear sector".
Scientists report hydrogen breakthrough
Scientists from the University of Glasgow have taken a step forward in the search for a source of cheap, clean and renewable energy. A paper from chemists at the university claims to have found a new method of allowing larger quantities of hydrogen to be produced at atmospheric pressure using lower power loads, similar to those produced by renewable power sources.
Carbon volatility to jump on EU overhaul talks
The calmest period in more than three years for the world’s biggest carbon market is set to end. Citigroup Inc., Societe Generale SA and Commerzbank AG say prices will start swinging again after European lawmakers resumed talks this week on setting up a reserve to reduce a permit glut that drove the market to a record low. Sixty-day volatility for carbon futures surged by a quarter in April 2013 after politicians threatened to block a rescue plan designed to support prices.
SgurrEnergy launches online wind measurement portal
Renewable energy company SgurrEnergy has launched a management portal that enables the interactive management of wind measurement campaigns.
Atlantis Energy one step closer to major Scottish tidal project
Atlantis Energy is gearing up to start work on a new tidal stream energy project in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters located north of mainland Scotland.
PMSS America makes senior appointment
PMSS America has appointed a new senior vice president with a view of further growth in the US offshore wind industry.
PM’s UN summit pledge welcomed
Environmentalists have welcomed news David Cameron will attend a “vital” UN summit on climate change in New York later this month.
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UK government calls for global climate deal
The UK government today called for a global climate deal.
ABB wins $800million deal for Scotland’s subsea power link
ABB has won a $800million order with the Scottish Hydro Electric (SHE) Transmission to provide the Caithness-Moray high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission link.
Norway losing in $6billion wind-power boom
Divergent tax policies mean Norway risks missing out on most of a $6billion wind-power boom while neighboring Sweden benefits.
Independent project finds solution to yaw misalignment
The first independent scientific study into improving wind turbine performance has confirmed that nacelle-mounted LIDAR reduces yaw misalignment.
Glasspoint gets $53million financing led by Shell
Glasspoint Solar Inc., a closely held producer of solar equipment used for enhanced oil recovery, received $53million from a group of investors led by Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Oman’s largest sovereign wealth fund.
Trio of north hydro works gets fired up
Building work on new hydro schemes which will power 2,000 Highland homes has begun. Hydro specialist Green Highland Renewables is developing three separate schemes near Achnacarry.