All-Energy 2013: Optimus makes renewables move with offshore windfarm modeling
Oilfield engineering consultancy Optimus has turned its hand to the renewable sector by developing a dynamic analysis model to test the durability of offshore wind farms.
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Wood Group snaps up Intetech
Wood Group has announced the acquisition of a niche provider of software and engineering consultancy services for well integrity and corrosion management. The value of deal for Intetech, which employs, about 30 people and had revenue for 2012 of £2.78million, was not disclosed.
All-Energy 2013: New renewables industry group puts birds in the spotlight
Four of Scotland’s largest renewable firms said today they had teamed up with the Scottish Government and environmental organisations to better understand the effect of wind turbines on the bird population in Scotland.
World’s largest wave farm gets go-ahead
The world's biggest ocean energy site was given the go-ahead on the Western Isles yesterday.
All-Energy 2013: £29bn earmarked for UK renewables since 2010, says Davey
Energy Secretary Ed Davey said yesterday £29billion worth of investment had been announced for spending on UK renewable energy projects since 2010.
All-Energy 2013: GIB stokes up biomass boiler company
The Edinburgh-based Green Investment Bank (GIB) will be involved in a £10million investment into biomass boiler firm Roundwood.
All-Energy 2013: Crown Estate planning to make more marine sites available
The Crown Estate (CE) has unveiled plans to lease further wave and tidal sites in an effort to encourage and accelerate technology development.
All-Energy 2013: Valuation of projects ‘key’ for investors
A renewable-energy leader yesterday stressed the importance of accurately valuing projects to ensure investor confidence.
All-Energy 2013: Panel discusses ways to move industry forward
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said yesterday at All-Energy 2013 that the next step for renewables would depend on the UK Government's plan for energy reform.
All-Energy 2013: New funding boost for wave energy industry
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing used All-Energy to relaunch the Scottish Government's £18million marine renewables commercialisation fund (MRCF) to only support wavepower projects across the country.
All-Energy 2013: Video – Green Investment Bank’s Rob Cormie on renewables investment
Rob Cormie talks about the Green Investment Bank’s involvement in the renewables energy sector. Watch the video on our player below.
All-Energy 2013: Video – Energy Secretary Ed Davey on independence and renewables
UK Energy Minister Ed Davey speaks at All Energy 2013 on how independence may impact on the renewable energy sector in the UK and Scotland. Watch the video on our player below.
All-Energy 2013: Plans revealed to drive new hydrogen economy in Aberdeen
A new plan to secure Aberdeen's place as a centre of excellence in the hydrogen technology centre has been revealed at All-Energy 2013 today.
All Energy 2013: Video – Lady Susan Rice on the banking sector and renewables investment
Lady Susan Rice, managing director at Lloyds Banking Group Scotland, talks about the role of the banking sector in supporting Scotland's renewable energy.
Scots universities join forces to help lift renewables sector
A new offshore wind institute will be launched today by three Scottish universities to help develop the sector in the North Sea.
Grid, money and policy issues present formidable challenges to Scottish Islands renewables hopes
Everyone agrees that the resource base is huge, but which technologies can be made to generate cost competitive power? Jeremy Cresswell reports.
Emec takes centre stage at All-Energy
All-Energy is providing a showcase for renewable energy firms from across the north and north-east.
HWE’s £2m biomass heating deal for NHS sites
Highland biomass heat specialist HWEnergy (HWE) said yesterday it had won a £2million contract to provide heating systems to 10 NHS Highland sites this year.
All-Energy 2013: What not to miss at the conference
Yes, so much to choose from, and when you look at the full conference programme in the show catalogue you will see the quality of the 320+ speakers who will be taking part.
Research reduces offshore carbon storage risk
Experts from academia, government and industry have signed a collaborative research agreement intended to provide “invaluable knowledge to reduce risk and guide the development of commercial multi-user carbon dioxide storage sites offshore UK.
Helicopter group CHC launches scheme for young engineers
CHC Helicopter, the world's largest helicopter service company, said yesterday it had launched an advanced engineering apprenticeship scheme for the next generation of engineering talent.
Sir Robert Smith promotes Scottish Apprenticeship Week
North-east politician Sir Robert Smith met apprentices from oil service group Subsea 7 to promote Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Iceland joins 100 club using wind turbine electricty
The 2012 report by the World Wind Energy Association shows 100 countries are using electricity generated by wind turbines, with Iceland recently becoming the 100th nation to deploy wind power.
Windfarm mooted off Irish coast
Saorgus Energy has applied for a foreshore licence to build a 520MW, 145-turbine windfarm off the east Irish coast, adjacent to Dublin.
Strong programme at All-Energy 2013 sends right message
With delegations flying in from locations as diverse as South Korea, the Americas, India, China, our European neighbours, Shetland, London and Banchory, this year's All-Energy show in Aberdeen has the makings of another record-breaker.