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.
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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.
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.
£500m to anchor new offshore supply chain as Humza Yousaf looks beyond oil and gas
A cash injection of £500 million aims to “anchor” a new offshore wind farm supply chain as the north-east economy tries to shift from its reliance on oil and gas.
Award nominees announced for 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards
Scottish Renewables has announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards, set to be held on November 30 in Edinburgh.
When is a wind turbine not a wind turbine? When it’s a ship…
As surging demand for floating wind sees components towed around the world, registering their foundations as ships could unlock a host of benefits for ports and developers.
Aberdeen’s OEG raises $140m for rapid renewables expansion
OEG chief executive officer John Heiton said the company is targeting up to 12 acquisitions in the offshore wind sector.
Decarbonisation conference lauds progress, but warns UK could soon ‘lag behind’ global leaders
Over 200 energy industry leaders gathered in Aberdeen today as Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) held its first ever decarbonisation conference.
Exclusive: Three60 Energy acquires Pryme Group and Flexlife to create £200m revenue business
Aberdeen-based energy services firm Three60 Energy has announced it will acquire fellow Scottish firms Pryme Group and Flexlife, creating a £200 million revenue business.
Floating wind finance forthcoming – for the ‘right’ projects
Floating wind faces the same structural headwinds as other sectors but investors still have plenty of appetite to commit capital, a key event in Aberdeen heard.
SSE Renewables wind farm ruffles feathers of 400-year-old bird hunt
SSE Renewables has caused a stir in the Outer Hebrides after the company discussed limiting a 400-year-old traditional bird hunt to compensate for the effects of a wind farm.
Total weighs selling stake in giant Scottish wind farm
TotalEnergies is weighing a sale of part of its stake in Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Global Energy Group secures preassembly support contract for Moray West wind farm
Global Energy Group (GEG) has secured a preassembly support contract for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm being developed by Ocean Winds.
New study could hold the quay to RWE’s Celtic floating ambitions
Generator RWE has launched a new study in tandem with the supply chain to explore how best to manoeuvre and launch floating wind foundations.
Crown Estate ups plans for Celtic Sea round to 4.5GW
The seabed manager has refined plans for its upcoming floating wind leasing round off the south west coast, consolidating areas on offer and upping total capacity.
Energy Minister: UK ‘cannot afford’ to lose time on floating wind delivery
In the wake of a disappointing renewables auction the government must do more if it is serious about meeting floating wind targets, according to Scotland’s energy minister.