Windfarm developers accused of manipulating planning system for Highland project
Anti-windfarm campaigners have accused an energy giant of trying to manipulate the planning process to build more turbines in the Highlands.
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New African contract wins for APR Energy but revenue down 44%
Power generation group APR Energy says it won a 72 percent increase in new contracts in the first half of the year, easing the pain of lower revenue and profit.
Asbestos found at onshore site of controversial windfarm project
The site of a planned substation for the European offshore Wind Deployment Centre in Aberdeenshire contains traces of asbestos, it has emerged.
Russia offers to aid Japan with Fukushima clear-up
Russia has repeated an offer to help Japan clean up its Fukushima nuclear station after the operator of the diaster-stricken facility decided to seek outside help.
“Huge step” for windfarms as Government backs new system to avoid radar interference
The UK Government has backed new technology that stops windfarms interfering with crucial radar systems – a development is being hailed as a “huge step” for renewable energy.
Buckie renewables shipyard in administration
A Moray shipbuilding business which had moved into the renewable energy market has gone into administration, with the loss of almost 70 jobs.
Asia boost for Wireline Engineering
Aberdeen wireline and well-intervention technology specialist Wireline Engineering said yesterday it had secured work worth more than £700,000 in Asia after investing in an office and supply base in Malaysia.
REC makes new offer to bondholders ahead of split vote
Solar equipment firm Renewable Energy Corporation is to improve its bond repurchase offer as it looks to get the go-ahead for a planned restructure.
Government to look at renewable energy impact on house prices
An internal Government review into the impact of renewable energy generation is examining whether wind farms hit rural house prices.
Biomass producers could lose subsidies under tough new sustainability rules
Renewable energy providers have been warned they must show their fuel is from sustainable sources or face losing government support.
Swinney scorns ‘myth’ of windfarm bid approvals
Finance Secretary John Swinney has claimed that a public perception that all windfarm applications are approved is a “myth”.
Vestas name new chief executive after latest losses
Danish wind turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems is to replace its CEO after posting a worse-than-expected loss.
Wind turbine spending ‘almost equivalent of the banking scandal’, says MEP
Money poured into wind power will one day be almost the same as the banking crisis, a Scottish MEP claimed last night.
Vince Cable among keynote speakers for Offshore Europe
Business secretary Vince Cable is to deliver one of the keynote speeches at this year's Offshore Europe conference.
Solar industry looks to better community ties as poll backs sun farms over fracking
A series of commitments to ensure solar farm developments involve local communities and protect the countryside have been unveiled by the industry - as a poll reveals strong public backing for solar farms over fracking.
Wind turbine market set to slow across Europe, warns report
The wind-turbine market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa will shrink this year and next after economic growth slowed and governments scaled back subsidies, Make Consulting said.
DONG Energy to axe 400 jobs after seeing profits drop
Danish oil firm DONG Energy is to cut up to 400 jobs this year as part of a £34million cost-saving programme.
AGR expands TRACS training scheme to Norwegian oil and gas firms
Oil services group AGR is looking to repeat the Aberdeen success of its training programme for the industry by rolling the scheme into Norway.
Windfarm operator Greencoat looking to north Scotland for projects
A major new UK windfarm operator is on the hunt for projects in the north and north-east after raising £260million from investors.
Calm summer takes wind out of Scottish Government’s renewables strategy
Exclusive: Government plans to generate all of Scotland's electricity from renewables have been blown off course - by the summer heatwave.
Ex-military personnel redeployed in North Sea
Specialist equipment being used by the Army in warzones is to be deployed in the oil and gas industry.
Caribbean leads American boost for Seabird
Exploration specialists Seabird reduced their half-year losses compared to 2012, after benefiting from a growth in North and South American exploration.
Scientists hail new lignin biofuel breakthrough
Scientists have made a breakthrough which could make it easier to produce biofuels from a variety of non-food plants as well as trees, cereal straw and grass.
New drilling techniques will give North Sea oil years extra life, says Merlin boss
A Scottish entrepreneur has predicted new technology will add decades to the life of the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Glasgow eyes launching own energy company
Scotland’s largest council could set up its own energy company in a bid to cut fuel poverty and drive renewable energy projects.