The Scottish tech firm developing fully automated offshore search and rescue
Scottish technology firm Zelim has a simple mission statement at its heart, to “make unmanned search and rescue the industry standard”.
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GB Energy investments could one day fund local services – Anas Sarwar
GB Energy’s investments in infrastructure for the renewables industry could one day provide funding for local services, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said.
First East Anglia Three wind farm onshore transformer arrives
ScottishPower Renewables, the UK unit of Spain’s Iberdrola Group, has said that the first of four onshore transformers for the company’s 1.4GW East Anglia Three offshore wind farm has arrived at the company’s onshore converter station site in Suffolk.
UK could get £57 billion economic boost by going green, CBI says
Britain’s next government must put net zero at the heart of its economic plans if it is to deliver the surge in growth that the country desperately needs, the CBI employers group said.
Skills should be top of agenda post election, OPITO chief
The UK can position itself as a global leader in energy safety and competence with a renewed focus on skills and training, according to industry body OPITO.
‘Light on detail’: What do academic experts make of the UK election energy debate?
As the UK nears the end of an election campaign where energy policy has featured prominently, experts say the debate has been heavy on rhetoric but light on detail.
SSE and Equinor submit Dogger Bank D Scoping Report
Developers SSE and Equinor have submitted a Scoping Report for the proposed fourth phase of the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm to the Planning Inspectorate.
BP reportedly pressing pause on offshore wind amid investor discontent
Energy giant BP (LON: BP) is reportedly imposing a hiring freeze and pausing new offshore wind projects amid investor discontent over its low carbon strategy.
Standardised wind contracts could be a breath of fresh air for decarbonisation
The energy sector is rarely free from the spotlight, but with a potential change of political leadership on the horizon next month, there has been even more talk about the future of the North Sea in the battle to win votes.
2H secures Moray West wind farm integrity management deal
Offshore engineering group 2H has received a four-year integrity management contract for Ocean Winds’ 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm.
Change is everywhere – how to emerge unscathed
Change is nothing new for the energy sector, but, with the General Election in full swing, and a Labour victory seeming more likely by the day, some of the most significant changes in decades may soon take effect.
Labour’s energy plans ‘will cut bills and drive growth’ in Scotland, says Reeves
Labour’s clean energy plans will “turbocharge” the Scottish economy, the party’s shadow chancellor is expected to say during a General Election campaign visit to Scotland today.
How Highland Council is seeking to secure at least £4 million community benefit boost from renewables developers
Proposed fund aims to maximise economic benefit from natural environment and resources.
Net Zero secretary’s maternity leave to begin on July 1
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary will begin her maternity leave on July 1, being replaced by her junior minister.
Scottish Government again misses target for reducing emissions
The Scottish Government has again missed its emissions reduction target, figures show.
Welsh MPS-led project to use low-carbon steel for offshore wind wins funding
An industrial collaboration project in Wales, led by Marine Power Systems (MPS), has been awarded nearly £1 million of innovation funding for a venture that aims to use low-carbon steel to build platforms for floating offshore wind structures.
Eurus Energy invests in Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm
Eurus Energy UK will invest in the 100MW Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm off Caithness.
First monopile finished for East Anglia Three
Navantia Seanergies and Windar Renovables have completed the first monopile for ScottishPower Renewable’s up-to-1.4GW East Anglia Three offshore windfarm.
Xodus launches offshore renewables engineering arm Evolv Energies
Energy consultancy firm Xodus has launched a new dedicated offshore renewables engineering arm called Evolv Energies.
Muirhall Energy scales back Borders wind farm plan
Muirhall Energy has scaled back plans for its proposed 350MW Teviot Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders.
Labour manifesto promises ‘phased and responsible’ North Sea transition
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
Offshore wind safety incidents almost double year-on-year in 2023
The G+ 2023 Incident Data Report recorded 1,679 offshore wind safety incidents in 2023, compared to 868 in 2022.
Vestas confirms plans for wind turbine blade factory in Scotland
Vestas (CPH:VWS) has confirmed plans for a new wind turbine blade factory in Scotland, submitting planning documents with Edinburgh City Council.
Ørsted to install Tesla battery at offshore wind farm
Danish wind farm giant Ørsted (ORSTED.CO) has revealed plans to install a Tesla (TSLA.O) battery storage system at its Hornsea 3 wind farm in East Anglia.
Forth Green Freeport ‘open for business’ targeting green jobs growth
The consortium behind the Forth Green Freeport (FGF) say it is "open for business" following approval from the Scottish and UK governments today.