New measures planned to protect EU PV manufacturers against Chinese
Solar panels are back in the headlines, this time because of perceived unfair competition by the Chinese.
Energy Transition
Europe’s North Sea energy powerhouse shows its mettle
Many visitors to Scotland are somewhat astounded to learn that inventors from our country have created some of the most important devices to improve our life in the modern age . . . the telephone, television, refrigerator, penicillin and MRI scanner, to name just a few.
Global wind market sets new record despite Euro-wobble
Despite Europe exceeding all expectations in 2012, GWEC expects policy disruptions to take a toll on future installations, writes Jeremy Cresswell.
China and US jostle for pole position, but Asia will continue to dominate
2012 was a record year for the US. However, despite renewal of the so-called Production Tax Credit for a further year, GWEC believes that "broader market conditions and politics" may impact the level of support available to renewables in the country in the short to medium term.
Geothermal proves to have potential but very little UK interest
It seems that Scotland could find an answer to the problem of sourcing heat by tapping into the growing interest in geothermal energy.
Video: Industry wants more done to prevent future UK skills gap
Industry leaders in oil and gas continued the call for a coordinated response to the skills gap challenge facing the sector at a conference in Aberdeen.
Scots ministers ‘foolish’ to ditch nuclear power, warns Wilson
A former UK energy minister said last night the Scottish Government was foolish to abandon nuclear power in favour of windfarms.
China and India to participate in setting Arctic policy
The Arctic Council agreed yesterday to admit emerging powers China and India as observers to its deliberations on Arctic policy.
Legal battle over Greater Gabbard windfarm ends
Energy giant SSE said yesterday that a contractual dispute involving the Greater Gabbard offshore windfarm in the Thames Estuary had been settled.
Firms agree UK-Norway power link
UK and Norwegian companies agreed yesterday to continue work on a project to link up their electricity grids by 2020 with what would be the world's longest subsea power cable.
RG deal ‘to boost US sales’ for BusinessPort
Aberdeen business management software firm BusinessPort says it has signed a partnership deal in the US which could generate an additional £5million in sales before the end of next year.
McVicar named as Green Investment Bank’s new legal adviser
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has named Euan McVicar as its general counsel.
Acciona’s energy earnings fall despite first quarter output increase
Pre-tax profits at Acciona's renewable energy division were down 26% for the first quarter of 2013, despite high average winds and and hydro activity in the period.
Reservoir in Norway could make future carbon store
The University Centre in Svalbard has found an 18-mile-long reservoir in a Norwegian valley suitable for storing carbon dioxide.
Video: First Minister confirms increased support for energy skills scheme
The Scottish Government said yesterday it was doubling its support for a new Aberdeen-based energy training scheme to £6.5million.
First Minister to unveil new energy training academy
Aberdeen will be home to a national energy training academy as part of efforts to plug the oil and gas industry's skills gap, the first minister is expected to confirm today.
UK green finance initiative commits £635million in its first five months
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) today said that it had committed to lend and invest a total of £635million during the first five months of operation.
EU solar panel duty on China set to protect European manufacturers
A decision by the European Commission could see import duties of around 47% placed on solar panels from China in a move to guard against the dumping of cheap goods in Europe.
Universities benefit from innovative partnership
Oil giant BP has said it is supporting a new programme for Aberdeen and Robert Gordon Universities worth around £250,000 in sponsorship over the next three years.
OTC 2013: Companies shift to staff roles for new recruits in Gulf of Mexico
Employers in the Gulf of Mexico are deciding to offer new recruits staff roles rather than contract positions.
Development of online hydrates inhibitor monitoring system under way
Edinburgh-based flow assurance consultancy and lab services company Hydrafact has kicked off a joint industry project to develop an online hydrate inhibition monitoring system called Online HydraCHEK.
Rock-solid foundation for career path
Geophysicist Thurza Frenz has successfully turned a schoolgirl interest in geology into a career hunting for oil beneath the seabed.
Atlas placement eye-opener for Greg
Greg Morrison, age 14, from Mastrick, has just laid an early career foundation by successfully completing a week's work experience at oil and gas training company Atlas.
Dogger Bank Creyke Beck final consultation round starts
Forewind, the consortium comprising energy companies RWE, SSE, Statoil and Statkrat, have started the second and final stage of consultation for its massive Dogger Bank - Creyke Beck offshore wind project.
IEA warns that cheap coal is cancelling out renewable energy gains
Humankind aren't cleaning up their energy systems despite increasing investment in renewable power, according to the International Energy Agency, and the primary culprit is cheap coal.