Wind campaigners attack developers over Gaelic naming ‘ploy’
Wind energy firms were yesterday accused of trying to hoodwink locals by deliberately choosing obscure names for Highland windfarms.
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New survey to find best offshore wind power system
A new survey looking at the best way for offshore wind projects to transmit power has been launched by the Crown Estate.
Wind projects need £100bn more cash to hit EU targets, warns new report
Wind projects across Europe will require more than £100billion investment over the next seven years if they are to meet power provision targets, it has been claimed.
New challenge to Scots windfarm projects as Trump goes back to court
US billionaire Donald Trump has made a fresh bid to argue against the Scottish Government in an appeal over a controversial, multi-million pound windfarm.
Scots offshore energy industry to benefit from new ocean currents technology
Scotland's energy industry is set to benefit from technology which monitors ocean currents.
Renewables race to secure feed-in tariff support before April cuts
Renewables developers are racing to secure pre-accreditation for new projects ahead of an expected 20% cut to Feed-in Tariff (FiTs) support in April 2014, according to advisers.
Ceres awarded £1m grant for low carbon energy project
UK fuel cell technology firm Ceres Power has been awarded £1 million grant funding from the government's Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Wind energy chief warns EU: Set 2030 targets or see renewable industry lose backing
European energy chiefs must set binding targets on renewable power until 2030 to ensure current projects take the right approach, the head of Europe's wind power body has warned.
Green cheese as cheddar dairy goes energy self-sufficient
The UK's largest independent cheesemaker has extended its green credentials by installing two solar arrays on its dairy buildings in Bruton, Somerset.
Green subsidies up for discussion at anaerobic digestion conference
Whether or not green subisidies should be funded through energy bills will be up for discussion at the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) national conference in London next month.
Forestry Commission renewable energy plan could generate £90m
Exclusive: Around £90million is to be raised for the public purse by building windfarms and other green energy projects on the nation’s forest estate in the north and north-east.
Aberdeen set for new £8m international oil and gas institute as RGU launches funding drive
Exclusive: Sir Ian Wood will today kick-start funding for a new £8 million Aberdeen-based oil and gas institute with a £500,000 donation to Robert Gordon University.
Repower launches new 6.15MW offshore turbine
Turbine maker Repower has launched a new 6.15MW offshore wind turbine to the market.
£60million bioethanol deal boost for China New Energy
China New Energy has landed two contracts worth a combined total of £60million to provide technology and training for two ethanol plants in Hungary.
New technology aims to make offshore renewable industry safer to wildlife
New research on the effect of offshore wind turbines on whales and dolphins could lead to a boost for the industry.
Aquamarine plans expansion for new Oyster project
Wave power firm Aquamarine Power has revealed plans for a major expansion as it prepares to develop the next phase of its renewable energy technology.
Warning £1bn could be lost to Scots economy over EOWDC row
More than 4,000 jobs and £1billion of investment would be lost to the north-east economy if Donald Trump pulls the plug on his golf resort plans, a court heard yesterday.
New forum aims to link communities and onshore energy developers
Wind developers and unconventional gas companies need to better engage with local communities when developing onshore energy schemes.
Oil and gas industry failing next generation, say north-east pupils
The oil and gas industry is failing the next generation by not providing enough information about careers in the sector, according to north-east youngsters.
Holyrood laywers deny any bias in approving EOWDC windfarm plans
Lawyers acting for the Scottish Government have denied claims that the decision to approve an offshore windfarm in sight of Donald Trump ’s Aberdeenshire golf course was biased.
Trump lawyers claim bias lead to EOWDC approval as court battle over turbines begins
Lawyers for Donald Trump have claimed the Scottish Government showed “bias” and acted unlawfully when it approved an offshore turbines scheme on the north-east coast.
Talisman Sinopec reveals awards for Aberdeen’s young energy scholars
Talisman Sinopec Energy continued its support for the next generation of energy industry professionals as it unveiled the latest recipients of its scholarship programme last night.
3sun moves into renewables sector with Elmes appointment
Energy services group 3sun has appointed Andrew Elmes as its first renewables director.
Trump’s lawyers prepare for judicial review over EOWDC turbines battle
Lawyers acting for Donald Trump are due at the highest civil court in the land today as they attempt to overthrow the decision to allow an offshore windfarm within sight of his north-east golf links.
Scots politicians urged to protect landscape from renewables rush
Climbers and hillwalkers are lobbying MSPs to protect Scotland’s mountains from renewable developments.