Orsted signs off on Northern Irish wind farm, Amazon to offtake energy
Orsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on a Northern Irish wind farm that will supply power to Amazon.
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ScotWind bids show floating wind is more than a ‘passing interest’
A renewables expert believes the scale of interest in developing floating offshore wind in Scotland proves that the technology is more than a passing fancy.
Biden’s energy policy takes shape with wind and power line projects
The Biden administration on Wednesday outlined an array of initiatives to advance clean energy, including plans to hold the largest-ever sale of offshore wind farm rights in U.S. history and accelerate the construction of new power lines to transmit renewable electricity across the nation.
Crown Estate invests £12m to explore coexistence of offshore wind and marine environment
A new initiative has been launched to help enable the coexistence of offshore wind farms with a thriving marine environment.
Petrofac makes senior appointment to drive offshore wind offering
Petrofac has appointed a new head of offshore wind operations and maintenance to bolster its offering in new energies.
New Marex owner looks to renewables revolution for next phase of growth
The new owner of Aberdeen marine and risk consultancy Marex is targeting its next phase of growth amid a shift into the renewables sector.
EDF-backed Stornoway Wind Farm receives additional consents
Scottish ministers have approved additional consents for the Stornoway Wind Farm on Lewis, allowing developers the option of larger and more modern turbines.
Erebus: Plans for UK project to claim Aberdeen’s floating wind top spot
Plans have been submitted for a project which will overtake the Kincardine development off Aberdeen as the world’s largest floating wind farm.
‘Massive’ amount of work needed to improve ports ahead of offshore wind boom, says expert
There is less than a month to go until the results of the hotly contested ScotWind leasing round are expected.
Balmoral Group boss sets sights on next decade of energy transition despite ‘challenging’ year
A "conscious move" into renewable energy is paying off for Balmoral Group, established more than 40 years ago to support the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Two Orkney wind farms with 500ft turbines are given Holyrood go-ahead
The Scottish Government has approved planning permission for two council-owned wind farms in Orkney.
Kwarteng urged to use powers to adjust ‘out of date’ transmission charges
Westminster’s Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is being urged to use his powers to address the issue of fair grid access for renewables projects.
Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm hits latest milestone with installation of 5,100 tonne jacket
Construction of what will become Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has reached its latest milestone.
Pentland Firth Offshore Wind Farm strikes collaboration agreement with Scrabster Harbour
Developers behind plans to build the "world’s largest" floating wind farm off Scotland’s north coast have struck a deal to work with a nearby port.
RES granted Llanbrynmair wind farm approval after 12-year wait
Developer Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has been granted planning permission for the proposed 90-MW Llanbrynmair wind farm in Powys, mid-Wales, after more than a decade of legal challenges.
First turbine installed at giant Seagreen offshore wind farm
SSE Renewables is celebrating a “major milestone” after the first turbine was successfully installed at what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
Plans for Highland wind farm extension take ‘important and positive’ step forward
Plans to extend an onshore wind farm in the Highlands have taken an “important and positive” step forward.
Big jobs win for Scotland as plans unveiled for £110m offshore wind tower factory
What will be the UK’s largest offshore wind tower manufacturing facility is to be built in the Highlands.
Moray West wind farm picks suppliers for offshore substation platforms
A planned North Sea wind farm has selected a consortium to supply the project’s two offshore substation platforms.
Vattenfall lodges scoping report for redesign of north-east wind farm
Swedish renewables giant Vattenfall has lodged a scoping report on a planned redesign to a north-east onshore wind farm.
Offshore wind supply chain to benefit from £3.5m, winners of last funding round announced
Offshore wind supply chain companies are being encouraged to bid for a share of £3.5 million in funding.
TotalEnergies marks first power generation from offshore wind
Oil and gas giant TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has achieved first power generation from offshore wind.
Shell, Centrica and others strike deal to buy green power from giant Dogger Bank C wind farm
Shell, Centrica and others have struck deals to buy green energy from a planned North Sea wind farm.
Group, featuring JP Morgan, to build ‘next generation’ wind turbine installation vessels
A trio of companies have teamed up in order to build a series of “next generation, state of the art” wind turbine installation vessels.
ScotWind bidders commit to study into marine impacts of offshore wind
One of the consortia bidding for seabed rights for new offshore wind farms has teamed up with marine scientists to study the environmental impacts of floating turbines.