Subsea power lines need upgrading to secure funds, broker claims
Failure to upgrade subsea power lines linking the Scottish islands to the mainland could hamper investment in the renewable-energy industry, it is claimed.
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ONS: ACE Winches unveils new technology
ACE Winches has launched its latest technology - Reel Drive Systems (RDS) - at this year’s ONS.
ONS: Swire takes its cue from the military
Swire Oilfield Services has roped in the expertise of military logistics professionals and the retail sector to create a sophisticated tracking device aimed at alleviating the issues of a stretched supply chain.
World’s biggest tidal array to spur Scotland jobs boost
Work is poised to begin on creating the world’s biggest tidal energy scheme in the Pentland Firth after a funding deal was agreed. The £50million investment in the Meygen project was hailed last night as key to cementing the north as a “global leader” in the sector.
Africa to add more renewable power in 2014 than in past 14 years
Growing demand for electricity and falling costs for wind and solar power mean more renewable- energy projects will be commissioned this year in sub-Saharan Africa than were added from 2000 through 2013.
Vestas upgrades margin forecast on third quarterly profit
Vestas Wind Systems upgraded its margin forecast and reported a third consecutive quarterly profit, reinforcing a turnaround at the world’s largest wind turbine maker.
Whisky distillery to tap biomass plant for heat
Scotland’s Macallan whisky distillery is set to get most of its heat requirement from a combined heat and power plant part-funded by the government.
3sun bags Humber turbines job
Aberdeenshire energy services firm 3sun Group has won an engineering contract for the completion of Humber Gateway offshore windfarm turbines.
Wind provides 22% of power
Wind power has generated a new record high of 22% of the UK“s electricity over a 24-hour period, industry body RenewableUK said.
River heat dubbed a game changer for Scottish renewables
Scotland is on the brink of missing out on the renewable energy potential it holds in its rivers, a leading academic has claimed.
Mintra eyes expansion after recent win and new HQ
Aberdeen’s Mintra Training Portal – one of Europe’s largest providers of learning, training and competency services to the oil and gas industry – has clinched a £1million contract as the firm moves into the Asian market.
UK gas jumps to two-month high as wind generation set to drop
UK natural gas jumped to the highest in almost two months as demand for the fuel in power generation is set to strengthen amid declining supply from wind, coal and nuclear plants.
Opinion: It’s time for renewables to join the market
“It is time for renewables to join the market* (...)”
Wave and tidal power costing more than forecast
The evolution of technologies that harness the waves and tides for generating electricity is taking longer than hoped and costing more money than expected, a report showed.
New Scottish renewable facility launched
Green Highland Renewables Ltd., a UK developer of small hydropower plants, started building a £3million ($5million) facility in northern Scotland.
Survivex appoints new chief executive
Survivex has appointed a new chief executive.
Schlumberger forms new well intervention alliance
Schlumberger, OneSubsea and Helix Energy Solutions Group have formed a strategic alliance focused on subsea well intervention systems.
Siemens disappointed by stagnant China offshore wind market
Siemens AG, Europe’s largest engineering company, said Chinese offshore wind investment has failed to match expectations and that it’s evaluating growth prospects in the country.
China, Brazil consider publicity blitz to steer climate debate
China and Brazil are looking for ways to redirect a global climate debate, which they say unfairly accuses developing nations of delaying limits on fossil-fuel pollution.
EDF shuts nuclear reactors due to “defects”
Power company EDF Energy has shut down four of its nuclear reactors due to a “defect” found in one of the boiler units.
Mull farm boosts revenues with hydropower scheme
A farm on the Isle of Mull has turned one shade greener with the deployment of a hydropower scheme to keep the business going.
Rame scoops Punta Colorada monitoring job
Energy consultant Rame Energy has won a wind monitoring contract at the Punta Colorada wind farm in Chile.
Aberdeen council planning second hydrogen station
A second hydrogen refuelling and storage station could be built in Aberdeen.
Drax shares tumble on court subsidy contract ruling
Drax Group fell the most in three and a half months after the UK Court of Appeal ruled one of its power-generating units is not eligible for a government contract that pays guaranteed electricity prices for 15 years.
Wales launches first tidal generator
The first full-scale tidal energy generator to be deployed in Welsh waters has been unveiled by the country’s First Minister.