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.
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.
Houghton International has announced plans to build a dedicated wind turbine repair and life-extension facility in Newcastle.
Octopus Energy will extend a scheme offering up to half-price electricity to coastal users when nearby offshore wind farms are generating.
UK ports face uncertainty when investing in floating wind - the UK Infrastructure Bank is looking at levers to help.
The Port of Aberdeen’s “transformational” £420 million expansion project has been officially opened by The Princess Royal on Friday, September 22.
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.
A ‘novel approach’ is needed for the UK to capture the vast – perhaps overwhelming – amount of floating wind work, says SOWEC supply chain chairman.
The Scottish government has announced plans to establish a European hub to recycle and repurpose wind turbine blades as part of a landmark deal.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
Pressure is growing for a public inquiry into the “onslaught” of windfarms and power lines earmarked for Skye.
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.
Lack of government grant would put £350m cable factory from Sumitomo in doubt, says report.
Vattenfall has announced a new partnership with Spoor, a Norwegian AI start-up, to bring its technology to the Aberdeen Bay offshore wind farm.
Developers of the Stromar floating offshore wind farm have launched a buoy at its development site, kicking off a year-long monitoring campaign.
A huge energy transition opportunity awaits, meantime Aberdeen needs to retain its oil and gas skills base.
A washout of offshore wind in the latest Contract for Difference round is a wake-up call to government – but can issues be fixed to ensure Scotwind projects don’t founder?
Why did the auction flop? And what needs to change?
“By capping the price the sector could bid at too low, government set it at a level that made it impossible for investors to meet their costs."
Plans to develop swathes of offshore wind turbines across the globe could be hampered as companies compete for limited resources.
There have been no bids for new offshore wind farms in the government’s CfD auction this week, according to a news report.
“Drawing on the expertise of our international offices and Doris’ vision to make renewable energies possible, we look forward to partnering with BP to execute key projects in the BP offshore wind portfolio.”