Ocean Winds submits Caledonia offshore planning consent
Ocean Winds has submitted applications for the offshore planning consent for its major 2GW Caledonia offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth.
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Grid issues see 14% of Ireland’s wind power go to waste
Grid issues saw Ireland lose 14% of the electricity produced from wind so far in 2024, making it the worst year for energy wastage on record.
OEUK releases offshore wind decommissioning guide
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has released new guidelines to help offshore wind developers decommission old turbines.
Buchan floating wind farm to open fresh consultation
The developers of the Buchan floating offshore wind farm will hold a second round of consultations on the project.
Ocean Winds installs final turbine at Moray West
Ocean Winds has installed the 60th and final wind turbine at its Moray West offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth.
Beam reveals autonomous ‘Scout’ subsea robot for offshore wind inspection
Subsea technology firm Beam has unveiled the 'Scout' autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) targeting inspections in the offshore wind sector.
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SSE boss calls for more investment
The boss of renewables-focused energy firm SSE has urged the Scottish supply chain to invest more if it wants to secure a bigger share of wind farm work.
Port looks to land energy jobs boost
Port of Cromarty Firth (PCF) aims to be at the heart of a jobs bonanza after signing a “letter of intent” to bring new renewable energy work to the north.
Sif and Smulders snap up contract for Dogger Bank wind farm
Renewables suppliers Sif Group and Smulders have snapped up a supply contract for a major North Sea offshore wind project.
Demonstration turbine for Kincardine floating wind project arrives in Cromarty Firth
The demonstration turbine for what will be the “world’s largest” floating offshore wind development arrived off the coast of the Highlands over the weekend.
Fugro announces partnership to target Japan’s ‘burgeoning’ offshore wind market
Fugro has become the latest company to try and gain a foothold in Japan’s “burgeoning” offshore wind industry.
Floating turbine for Kincardine wind farm to be towed to location in ‘next few weeks’
The first of five turbines for the “world’s largest” floating wind development will be towed to location off the Aberdeenshire coast in the “next few weeks”, according to the manufacturer.
SSE Renewables forms new multinational ScotWind partnership
SSE Renewables has formed a new multinational partnership to work on joint bids for the ScotWind seabed leasing process.
SSE to launch public consultation on plans for new multi-billion pound wind farm off Scottish coast
SSE Renewables will launch a consultation next week on proposals for a new “multi-billion pound” offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland.
Biden administration could encourage ‘more predictable’ pipeline of offshore wind developments
A leading industry expert is expecting a “rapid” uptake in renewable projects in the US post-election as the new administration makes good on its clean energy pledges.
Africa’s double energy challenge
At a point when the world is talking of the energy transition, sub-Saharan Africa actually faces two.
Red Rock Power forms 50:50 joint venture for Inchcape Offshore Limited
Renewable energy operator Red Rock Power has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Irish energy group ESB for Inchcape Offshore Limited and its major offshore wind development.
Cable fault threat to island charities
Charities in the Western Isles face losing out on a “devastating” £500,000 a year as a result of the undersea cable fault.
Offshore wind starts squaring up to massive future decom challenge
Very few offshore wind turbines have so far been decommissioned anywhere -- and little significant activity is expected on that front until the end of the current decade.
Video: ‘World first’ as robot completes offshore wind turbine blade walk
A “world first” has been achieved after a robot carried out a blade walk on an offshore wind turbine off the coast of Scotland.
Targeting floating offshore wind growth
The recent announcement by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his plans to drive renewable growth and make the country a world leader in offshore wind may be a turning point for the UK in seizing the opportunity to lead a low-carbon transition.
Continuing development of decommissioning at Lerwick
A series of significant milestones - shaping the next generation of deep-water infrastructure developments at Lerwick Harbour - are expanding capability and competitiveness for the offshore decommissioning and renewables industries.
Offshore Wind Policy Statement ‘very important step’ for future of industry in Scotland
Holyrood’s new offshore wind objectives have been described as a “very important step” in the future of the industry in Scotland.
DNV GL gives thumbs up to double rotor floating wind turbine concept
Independent energy consultancy and certification body DNV GL has given its seal of approval to an “innovative” double rotor floating wind turbine concept.
Offshore Wind Growth Partnership launches ‘largest funding call to date’
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its “largest funding call to date” with £1.5 million up for grabs.
BiFab should be ‘separated’ from Arnish lease ‘as soon as possible’, Western Isles councillor says
A mothballed yard currently on lease to Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) should be “separated” from the firm “as soon as possible”, according to a Western Isles council leader.
UK renewable energy capacity set to double by 2026, when offshore wind will overtake onshore
The UK’s ambitious goal to double its renewable energy capacity by 2030 will be achieved already by 2026, a Rystad Energy analysis shows, spurred by a wave of mostly wind power investments. Total installed capacity of solar and wind power plants will climb to 64 gigawatt (GW) in 2026 from close to 33 GW today, with offshore wind taking over the throne as the country’s biggest green energy source.
Unions urge Sturgeon not to give up on BiFab
Trade union leaders have urged Nicola Sturgeon not to give up on Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) as it “teeters on the brink of collapse”.
UK chases Asia’s largest offshore wind farm in Vietnam
The UK proposes to help develop one of the world’s largest offshore wind projects in Vietnam, where the market is expected to boom.
Japan to use wind, batteries to meet lofty 2050 carbon goal
Japan will promote the use of offshore wind generation and battery storage in its new effort to become carbon neutral by 2050, according to a government official, indicating how the nation might change its policies to meet the ambitious goal.
Plans for 22-turbine onshore wind farm in Scotland given green light
Plans to build an onshore wind farm, which developers claim will deliver a “host of benefits” to the local community, in the south-east of Scotland have been given the green light.
