Roof-mounted solar could deliver for businesses next year, says expert
Investment in roof-mounted solar schemes could deliver big returns to businesses in 2014, according to a leading consultant.
Energy Transition
Wood Group ODL lands five-year contract with BP
Wood Group ODL has landed a five-year contract for document control and information management services to BP's North Sea business.
Windfarm map ‘does not show true scale’, claim campaigners
Angry campaigners claim a new map of windfarm developments in the north does not show the “true threat” of the march of the turbines.
Vestas debutes new turbine in Europe
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has signed its first European order for the V110-2.0 MW turbine for a 40MW project in Poland.
Calls for more solar use in Scotland
Green energy campaigners have called for more homes and businesses to harness the power of the sun after solar capacity hit a new high.
Shell extends Arria deal
Oil giant Shell has extended a contract to use technology developed by scientists at Aberdeen University.
2013: The Energy Voice year in review
Look back through the highlights of the last 12 months in our interactive gallery, linking you to Energy Voice's coverage of the key events.
Dong takeover of Race Bank project will boost energy supply chain, says EEEZ
The East of England renewables’ sector will benefit more from Danish partnership than UK investment, believes the body overlooking the energy business in the region.
Legal loophole could shield firm from windfarm ruling
Exclusive: A windfarm developer has asked the UK Government to give it a special legal exemption which could shield it from a ruling which threatens the industry.
Beatrice wind farm plans in doubt after facing Government snub
A plan for a giant windfarm eight miles off the coast of Caithness was hanging in the balance last night.
SSE gives go-ahead to £15m Peterhead upgrade
Scottish energy giant SSE yesterday sounded a ‘vote of confidence’ for Peterhead Power Station giving the go-ahead to £15 million upgrade works.
RGU researchers helping to develop marine energy plan for Indonesia
Researchers at Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University are carrying out a £40,000 project into marine energy development in Indonesia.
Statkraft buys into UK green power
Norwegian utility company Statkraft has signed a purchase agreement for electricity from two windfarms in Scotland and Northern England with their operator, RES.
Beinn Mhor windfarm set to benefit from Government’s new CfD plans
Plans for a 39-turbine windfarm on the Isle of Lewis could get the full go-ahead in spring 2014.
Scottish renewable energy projects had ‘record-breaking’ year in 2012
Scottish renewable energy projects had a record-breaking 2012, producing enough power to meet 40.3% of the country's electricity needs.
Boost for renewables industry as £450m Able Marine Park gets go-ahead
A £450million energy park which could create thousands of North Sea renewables jobs has been given the go-ahead.
Maersk opens offshore wind sector to the jobless
An offshore wind company has come up with a solution to local unemployment – by helping the jobless kick-start their careers in the energy industry.
Scottish islands set for summit over wind power “missed opportunity”
Subsidy rates for Scottish island windfarms have been described as a "missed opportunity" with politicians warning a one size fits all approach could hinder wind project development.
US renewables firm First Wind boosts efficiency of wind turbines
US renewables firm First Wind has purchased a Wind Iris Lidar to boost the performance of its wind turbines.
Wood Group GTS completes £1.2m Jamaica contract
Wood Group GTS has completed a £1.2million maintenance contract in Jamaica.
Ofgem slated over Project Transmit delay
Energy regulator Ofgem has been criticised for delaying a review of electricity transmission charging arrangements by 12 months.
Petrofac to launch armed forces training scheme to plug oil industry skills gap
Petrofac is turning to ex-Army and RAF personnel to tackle the oil and gas industry skills gap.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Sharp axes UK solar panel plant
Hundreds of jobs at a solar panel factory are set to be lost after electronics firm Sharp announced plans to cease production at its facility in Wales.
‘Ruthless’ approach needed over green power subsidies, says think tank
The Government should act “ruthlessly” to cut subsidies paid to green energy producers in order to reduce household bills, a report has recommended.
Massive 600MW hydro scheme given go-ahead for Scottish Highlands
A massive 600MW hydro power scheme in the Highlands has been given the green light by the Scottish Government.