BWE files Angus solar park application
Scottish renewable energy firm BWE Partnership has submitted a planning application for a solar energy park at New Mains of Guynd Farm in Arbroath, Angus.
Energy Transition
Cheaper energy and supply security to top EU agenda
The European Union must make security of energy supply, reduction of costs and the fight against climate change a priority for the next five years, the 28-nation bloc’s leaders are set to declare.
Nautricity signs up for Nova Scotia tidal project
Scottish renewable energy company Nautricity is set to partner a Canadian counterpart to develop a 500kW tidal project in Nova Scotia.
Statoil forms Scottish technology partnership off £80m investment
The investment arm of Statoil has joined forces with the Scottish Government to invest in and support small, innovative companies in the oil and gas supply chain.
Government’s £16.6bn renewables awards probed by watchdog
The Government may have pushed up costs for consumers by awarding £16.6 billion worth of contracts for renewables without competition, the spending watchdog has said.
Aberdeen’s “renewables first” as council employs hydro vans
Aberdeen City Council has added two custom-built hydrogen vans to its fleet as the city moves forward with its hydro strategy.
Statoil stresses IOR focus with new research centre
Oil and gas major Statoil has opened a new research centre for improved oil recovery (IOR) at Rotvoll in Trondheim, Norway.
Electricity from renewables on record high, DECC report finds
Almost a fifth of the UK’s electricity was generated by renewables in the first three months of this year, official figures show.
Tepco presses ahead with atomic restarts despite protests
Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) pledged to restart reactors at the world’s largest atomic plant, rejecting a bid by anti-nuclear shareholders to scrap the units over safety concerns after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Technology investment key for sector longevity, Westminster hears
Subsea UK used its annual parliamentary reception at Westminster last night to highlight an “urgent need” for more investment in new technology.
Greencoat grows capacity in close to £100million deals
Renewables investment fund Greencoat UK has signed an agreement over two wind farm developments, increasing its net generating capacity to 226.4MW.
Whisky fuel in the making as Scottish bio firm signs £1.2million partnership
An Edinburgh biofuel company is looking to capitalise further on the country's national spirit by turning whisky by-products into car fuel.
France sells $2billion GDF stake is pursuit of Alstom
France sold a 1.5billion euro ($2billion) stake in GDF Suez, the country’s largest natural-gas distributor, as it seeks cash to buy a holding in Alstom.
Glen Kyllachy decision delayed over farm impressions
Councillors have deferred a decision on a 20-turbine wind farm in a Highland beauty spot after demanding a site visit.
GIB plans to raise £1billion fund for offshore wind farms
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has announced its plans to raise a £1billion fund in support of private offshore wind farm projects.
New wind farm regulation puts fifth of Scotland off limits
Almost a fifth of Scotland has been put off limits for new wind farm developments.
UAE needs to cut energy demand, says minister
The United Arab Emirates, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)’s fifth-largest oil producer, needs to roll back subsidies on fuel and power to help limit its energy consumption and imports of natural gas, the country’s energy minister said.
REG gets green light for Hallburn farm
Renewable Energy Group's (REG) plans to build a six-turbine wind farm in Cumbria have been approved by the local council.
Infinis unveils maiden loss of £11.8million
Renewable energy firm Infinis unveiled a full-year loss on its maiden results announcement after floating on the London Stock Exchange in November.
GE awarded for cloud-based supply chain management platform
US conglomerate GE has scooped the Manufacturing Leadership Award for its cloud-based supply chain platform for the energy sector.
CCS scheme promises £7billion boost for Scotland
Building a world-leading green energy scheme in Peterhead will create 44,000 jobs and generate £7billion for the Scottish economy, a new report will claim today.
Good Energy starts production from first solar farm
Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy Group has launched production from its first solar farm in Dorset.
Tata completes 50MW solar plant in India
Tata Power Solar Systems, a unit of India’s biggest industrial group, has completed a 50MW photovoltaic plant to almost double solar capacity for the country's National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
Turbine protesters seek doctors’ support
Campaigners in the Highlands are urging doctors to join the fight against wind farms.
GE in talks over Alstom deal
GE is in talks with France to refine guarantees on jobs, planned investments and access to nuclear technology under its $17billion bid for Alstom energy assets ahead of a June 23 offer deadline, people familiar with the matter said.