Renewable firm RWE switches names after dropping Npower brand
Renewable energy firm RWE is to drop the Npower name from its UK brand as it brings its British operations into line with its European wind projects.
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Ardersier hoping for ‘rebirth’ with renewables after council go-ahead
An iconic Scots port has been given the backing of council chiefs over plans to turn its former oil fabrication yard into base for the renewable energy industry.
Carnegie targets UK sites for wave power project
Australian renewables group Carnegie Wave Energy is targeting two sites in the UK to test its new power generator.
Scots ports hit back at claims they lack facilities for wind industry
Claims by offshore energy companies that Scottish ports lack required facilities to attract investment from wind turbine manufacturers have been met by outrage from the region’s port owners.
Green energy projects to drive Oban regeneration bid
THE west coast town of Oban has won multimillion-pound backing for a regeneration scheme which is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs and trigger massive investment from the private sector.
Renewables will uphold Aberdeen’s capital status, group claims
Scotland’s ambitious renewables targets will allow Aberdeen to maintain its status as the energy capital of Europe, even when the oil levels begin to decline, claims a renewables champion for the city’s energy group.
Cash boost for Sparta project to give offshore wind firms data platform
Plans for a new data platform to support offshore wind operators have been given a £850,000 boost.
Scottish ports ‘not fit’ to attract offshore wind cash, warn industry leaders
Scotland’s ports are not fit for purpose to attract offshore wind operators to invest in the region, a group of leading energy industry figures has warned.
Offshore Wind 2014: SeaEnergy launches industry project to drive technology improvement
North-east energy service firm SeaEnergy has launched a joint industry project to drive forward efficiency and technology innovation in the offshore wind sector.
Offshore Wind 2014: Environmental impact assessments should learn from existing projects, says expert
Environmental impact assessments for offshore windfarms should take into account data gathered following the construction of existing projects, claims a leading renewable energy consultant.
Offshore Wind 2014: Weather forecasting key to renewables success, says Hill
Weather forecasting is at the start of all energy production, claims a veteran TV weatherman.
Offshore Wind 2014: Scots farming stalwart calls for community ownership of windfarms
Local authorities and government should do more to encourage community ownership of windfarms, according to Scots farming stalwart Maitland Mackie.
Offshore Wind 2014: Redundancy systems a ‘holy grail’ for renewables industry
Redundancy systems for offshore wind energy would be a game changer for the global electricity market, a panel of industry specialists concluded at the Offshore Wind 2014 conference.
Planning row leaves Triton Knoll developers with second choice for onshore infrastructure
Developers behind plans for a giant windfarm in the North Sea have been forced to find a new base for the onshore elements of the plan.
Weather no obstacle for driving solar to Scotland’s north-east
Scotland's north-east is missing a trick by not harnessing power from the sun, according to the man driving the UK Government's solar strategy.
New £1m gear for Sureclean for Haewene Brim challenge
High-pressure water jet firm Sureclean has invested more than £1million in new equipment to carry out work on the Haewene Brim FPSO at dry dock at Nigg Energy Park.
Offshore Wind 2014: Moray wind project decision due within weeks, reveals Ewing
The Scottish Government is set to decide whether a series of offshore wind projects proposed for the Moray Firth will get the go ahead in the next few weeks, energy minister Fergus Ewing has revealed.
Offshore Wind 2014: Finland keen to draw on Scots offshore expertise
Advanced Finnish technology could be a trading platform for Scotland's energy supply chain as the Scandinavian country looks to grow its wind sector, insists an industry specialist.
Offshore Wind 2014: Government needs better role in planning windfarm sites, warns developer
More centralised planning is needed to manage the connection of renewable energy projects to the National Grid, claims a leading offshore developer.
RWE braced for renewables write-down as it faces £2.7bn impairment charge
German energy firm RWE has warned it expects to take a £330million hit from its renewable operations after warning it faced a bigger writedown than previously expected.
Global energy investment down by half, new report warns
Global energy investment slowed down during the last quarter as the number of new and ongoing projects declined, according to figures released today.
Dong to test pioneering new offshore turbine base after landing £6m UK funding
Danish energy giants Dong have landed £6million to develop a new form of offshore turbine foundation which could help cut the cost of renewable energy generation.
Scots offshore wind ‘left in limbo’ as developers slash annual investment
Scottish offshore wind development has been “left in limbo” with developers more than halving annual investment in the sector, according to Scottish Renewables.
Aberdeen set for Offshore Wind and Supply Chain converence
Oil and gas service firms have a chance to learn about diversification opportunities in the offshore wind sector at a conference in Aberdeen this week.
Holyrood go-ahead for Scots renewable projects
The Scottish Government has given the green light for a new 20-turbine wind farm and the construction of a biomass plant.