UK offshore wind aspirations ‘increasingly out of reach’ as AR6 likely to bring in just 5GW of capacity
AR7 would need to procure 19GW to deliver 50GW of offshore wind by 2030, which puts this aspiration increasingly out of reach.
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Step towards North Sea ‘super grid’ as Viking Link interconnector launched
National Grid has officially launched its record-breaking Viking Link interconnector cable between the UK and Denmark, in what it says is the "next step towards a North Sea super-grid".
Equinor approved to double capacity at two Norfolk offshore wind farms
Equinor (OSE:EQNR) has received development consents for its plans to extend the operational Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farms off the North Norfolk coast.
Updated: Scottish Government rolls back climate goals
The Scottish government is to abandon its ambitious climate target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
Offshore wind sector targets five tech areas to triple UK supply chain manufacturing
Offshore wind sector 'Industrial Growth Plan' could support 10,000 jobs a year and provide a £25bn boost to the UK economy by 2035.
South Korea’s HD Hyundai signs Scottish floating wind manufacturing pact
Agreement covering the design and manufacture of floating offshore wind substructures heralded as a "vote of confidence" in Scotland
SNP blasts “betrayal” of North East over energy civil servant jobs
Four SNP MPs have called on the UK government to explain the confusion over the number of energy civil servants headed for Aberdeen.
Harland and Wolff says £270m wind investment will create 600 Scottish jobs
Fabrication giant Harland & Wolff (H&W) expects to create at least 200 new jobs at Arnish, on Lewis, and 400 in Fife through a £270 million investment in its the Scottish shipyards.
We’d never have moved here if we knew more turbines were coming’: Couple fear dream move to Cabrach could turn into wind farm nightmare
Trevor Smith and his wife Dawn were shocked to discover the future plans after receiving two letters through their door.
Exclusive: Business leaders ‘extremely disappointed’ as UK Gov confirms just 35 civil servants coming to Aberdeen
Reports last year heralded 200 roles being relocated to the Granite City, but the actual figure appears to be far lower.
High renewable output pushes UK power prices to negative
The UK’s wholesale power prices will drop below zero for 12 hours on Saturday — the second-longest such stint on record — as strong renewable generation means supply will outstrip demand.
New owners give Acteon Group ‘significant’ offshore wind potential
Offshore wind supply chain expert says private equity investment in Acteon Group could provide big boost to its offshore wind potential.
ORE Catapult and Vattenfall extend partnership at Aberdeen wind farm
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Swedish wind developer Vattenfall have agreed a three-year extension to their partnership at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm.
Macquarie unit Corio Generation is leading $50bn investment in offshore wind
Macquarie Asset Management (ASX:MQG) is making a $50 billion bet on offshore wind after sidestepping a perfect storm of low power prices and cost inflation that forced many competitors to walk away.
Scottish support for Chinese wind manufacturer could ‘undermine’ energy security
Support for a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer has drawn criticism, with commentators warning it could risk undermining Scotland’s energy security.
A further 26 Scotwind supply chain projects advance to SIM Stage 2
A further 26 Scotwind offshore wind supply chain projects have advanced to the second stage of the Strategic Investment Model (SIM) process.
Banchory firm could ‘revolutionise’ fuels for offshore wind vessels
A Banchory-based firm has developed technology which it says could “revolutionise” the way offshore vessels are fuelled.
Offshore services provider Acteon Group acquired by private equity
Acteon Group maintains a significant presence in Aberdeen across several firms.
China’s wind turbine makers extend dominance as Vestas, GE slip
China’s wind turbine manufacturers dominated global supply last year, riding the nation’s renewables installation boom as a contraction in the US and meager growth in Europe dented overseas competitors.
Labour announces plans for GB Energy to invest in floating wind
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will be joined by new Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething to unveil 'Great British Energy' plans.
‘Our heritage is going to be lost forever’: Architect fears turbines are destroying the rural story of the Cabrach
The Cabrach is steeped in history as the home of the illicit whisky trade, but the area is also attracting wind developments.
Holyrood committee calls for ‘clarity’ over future of Just Transition Fund
MSPs are demanding the Scottish Government provide “clarity” over the future of a fund set up to help the north east refocus its economy on greener alternatives to oil and gas.
Port of Dundee turbine towers vessel leaves city with offshore wind farm work incomplete
The huge turbine towers at the Port have become a familiar sight – and they won’t be leaving dry land any time soon.
UK steel supply needs to rise by 20% to meet 50GW offshore wind target
The UK will need to increase its steel supply by a fifth between 2025 and 2027 to meet its 50GW offshore wind target, according to new analysis.
UK fast-tracks wind power cable to address grid deficiencies
Ofgem approved £2 billion in funding for a subsea cable to transmit wind power from Scotland to England.