BP names new floating offshore wind project ‘Flora’ after Scottish suffragette
BP has announced it will name its first floating offshore wind demonstration project in Aberdeen after Scottish medical pioneer and suffragette Dr Flora Murray.
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Brookfield buys Banks Renewables UK business in near $1bn deal
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. will acquire the renewables division of the Banks Group, an operator of onshore wind farms in the UK.
Ports giant hints at major offshore wind base for Cromarty Firth
Associated British Ports says it is investigating an area near Nigg Energy Park.
West Orkney wind farm becomes first ScotWind project to submit consents
Backers of the West of Orkney wind farm hailed a “major milestone” with the submission of offshore consent documents.
Brookfield reportedly secures $1bn deal for UK wind farms
Canadian investment firm Brookfield has reportedly bought one of the UK's wind farm and renewables developers in a $1 billion (£827 million) deal according to a report by the Financial Times.
Investment fund Equitix buys stake in Moray East wind farm
OW Ocean Winds said proceeds will help it invest in other Scottish wind projects.
Women In New Energy conference brings pioneering leaders to Aberdeen
Local leaders and international influencers gather in Aberdeen for Energy Voice's inaugural Women In New Energy conference celebrating the critical role women have in shaping the future of the energy sector.
Opinion: How Scotland’s Climate Week mantra can help to bridge the gap to net zero
A lot has been made in recent days about the UK’s position as a leader on climate change.
Scottish windfarm ‘ground to a halt’ due to renewables windfall tax
Community Windpower's 44-turbine Sanquhar II wind farm has "ground to a halt" due to the rising fees put in place by the incoming renewables windfall tax.
Safety concerns for offshore wind as HSE has only four inspectors on-hand
Safety concerns have been raised around the UK’s offshore wind industry after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed it has just four inspectors dedicated to this rapidly growing sector.
ScotWind developers flock together to gather two-year bird survey data
A two-year digital aerial survey has so far documented the movements of over 75,000 birds in the North Sea following a collaboration between ScotWind developers.
New dedicated wind turbine repair facility announced for Newcastle
Houghton International has announced plans to build a dedicated wind turbine repair and life-extension facility in Newcastle.
Big Fans: Octopus expands scheme offering cheap wind power to coastal consumers
Octopus Energy will extend a scheme offering up to half-price electricity to coastal users when nearby offshore wind farms are generating.
UK Government bank will consider buying stakes in floating wind ports
UK ports face uncertainty when investing in floating wind - the UK Infrastructure Bank is looking at levers to help.
Royal opening for £420m Port of Aberdeen expansion
The Port of Aberdeen’s “transformational” £420 million expansion project has been officially opened by The Princess Royal on Friday, September 22.
UK offshore wind industry pain to last years, hedge fund says
The once-booming UK offshore wind industry faces years of pain, including project delays and possible cancellations, due to soaring costs and higher interest rates.
‘Novel approach’ needed to meet ScotWind floating supply chain ambitions
A ‘novel approach’ is needed for the UK to capture the vast – perhaps overwhelming – amount of floating wind work, says SOWEC supply chain chairman.
Wind sector deal to see Scotland positioned as turbine recycling hub
The Scottish government has announced plans to establish a European hub to recycle and repurpose wind turbine blades as part of a landmark deal.
Scotwind project developers float £12m of supply chain work
The developers of the Muir Mhòr floating wind project have opened a new supply chain portal, inviting potential suppliers to bid for over £12m in contracts.
Aberdeen firm plans Irish expansion after netting wind farm deals worth about £8.6m
Global Wind Projects (GWP), of Aberdeen, is eyeing expansion after completing the first of three Irish contracts worth a total of about £8.6 million.
Podcast: Berwick Bank offshore wind farm to create ‘nearly 5,000 jobs’
Alex Meredith, project director of SSE Renewables’ Berwick Bank wind farm, told the EVOL X podcast that his project will create “nearly 5,000 jobs”.
‘Financially untenable’: Drilling body warns renewables at risk amid North Sea rig exodus
A North Sea drilling industry body has warned the viability of UK renewables projects is at risk unless the UK government changes its policy towards windfall taxes and day rates.
New calls for inquiry into planned Skye windfarms and power line
Pressure is growing for a public inquiry into the “onslaught” of windfarms and power lines earmarked for Skye.
Minister responds to fishers’ anguish over North Sea wind farms
Scotland Office Minister John Lamont has pledged to make sure a “spacial squeeze” in the North Sea is “effectively” managed amid fishing industry concerns over offshore wind farms.
Highlands cable factory: Sumitomo won’t build without £24.5m government grant
Lack of government grant would put £350m cable factory from Sumitomo in doubt, says report.