Scottish Government downgrades estimate of European offshore energy share
Ministers now say Scotland has around 10% of European Union offshore energy potential, down from previous claims of 25%
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Continuum looks to recycle wind turbine blades into composite materials
Danish start-up Continuum has developed a world-first method of recycling wind turbine blades into composite building materials, and the company could potentially base its first factory in Scotland.
Stornoway deep water port taking shape
A new Stornoway deep water port, hailed as a “game-changer” for the region's renewable energy ambitions, is taking shape.
UK prepares to hike wind farm prices as developers struggle
The UK government is preparing to offer significantly higher subsidies for new offshore wind farms to get the country’s clean-power strategy back on track after developers shunned a previous auction.
Crown Estate plans to unlock additional 4GW capacity from seven offshore wind projects
The Crown Estate has set out plans to generate an additional four gigawatts from seven wind farms under development offshore England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Vattenfall awards Aker Solutions £438m contract for Norfolk Vanguard West wind farm offshore platform
Vattenfall has awarded a NOK 6 billion (£438 million) contract to Aker Solutions for work on a 1.4 GW wind farm project under development off the coast of Norfolk.
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas returns to profitability in Q3 results
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas (DKK: VWS) has announced a return to profitability as it released its 2023 third quarter results.
UK Energy Minister to headline ETIDEX 2023 in Aberdeen
UK Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero announced as headline speaker for ETIDEX 2023.
Shetland pupils rename ESB-led floating ScotWind project
ESB has announced a new name for its 500MW floating wind farm off the coast of Shetland following a competition among local primary school children.
Flotation, Vårgrønn make INTOG partnership exclusive
The developers of two floating wind farms secured as part of the INTOG leasing round have signed exclusivity agreements, paving the way for development later this decade.
As wind industry struggles, investors brace for Orsted losses
As the German government scrambles to prop up Siemens Energy AG, another major European wind firm faces its own moment of truth after warning of billions of euros in writedowns.
Vattenfall says keeping giant UK wind project remains an option
Sweden’s Vattenfall may still hold on to a UK wind project that it shelved over the summer, as talks continue with the government to improve conditions for developers.
Lamprell ships first pieces for Moray West
Lamprell has shipped the first of several dozen transition pieces bound for the Moray West wind farm off the north east coast of Scotland.
Inquiry begins into Strath Oykel wind farm as residents say ‘enough is enough’
A public inquiry has been launched this week into plans for a controversial onshore wind farm near the Highland village of Rosehall.
Saipem completes work at Neart na Gaoithe wind farm
Saipem has completed foundation installation works at the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind project off Fife.
Global Underwater Hub report finds supply chain capability high, lack of project visibility threatening confidence
A report by the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) released today has emphasised the strength of the UK supply chain but warns a continuing lack of project surety is impeding necessary investment.
Masdar eyes stake in East Anglia THREE wind project: reports
Masdar is reportedly poised to buy a minority stake in ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia THREE offshore wind project.
Aberdeen’s Balmoral claims new product will make more offshore wind projects viable
The development could limit the need for expensive rock armour around offshore wind structures.
Wind farm builders push UK for tax breaks amid surging costs
Wind-farm developers are lobbying the UK government to give them more tax breaks in the fall budget, arguing that rising interest rates and supply-chain costs are putting the viability of some new projects in doubt.
Scottish Renewables says action needed to maintain UK position as ‘world leader’
Scottish Renewables is calling on the UK government to take urgent action to maintain the country's position as a 'world leader' in renewables.
Aurora Energy acquires US wind turbine firm in first international takeover
Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services has acquired US wind turbine blade repair and maintenance specialist Cotech Group in its first international takeover.
Wind sector welcomes £500m investment pledge in ‘lynchpin’ ports and supply chain
Sector representatives have welcomed a pledge by the First Minister to invest £500 million in the “lynchpin” Scottish wind supply chain.
ESB takes over Wood stake in Lewis Wind Power partnership
Irish state-owned energy company ESB will partner with EDF Renewables to deliver the Stornoway wind farm on the Isle of Lewis.
UK minister fires into US’ IRA for protectionism
“With our European neighbours we could have a pipeline of green hydrogen to provide a clean fuel stock to German industry and coming back the other way carbon to the UK [for storage],” he said.
Survey works completed for Pentland floating wind farm
Developers of the Pentland floating wind farm off Caithness say a two-year programme of survey work has now been completed.