Offshore Wind Growth Partnership launches ‘largest funding call to date’
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its “largest funding call to date” with £1.5 million up for grabs.
UK
BiFab should be ‘separated’ from Arnish lease ‘as soon as possible’, Western Isles councillor says
A mothballed yard currently on lease to Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) should be “separated” from the firm “as soon as possible”, according to a Western Isles council leader.
UK renewable energy capacity set to double by 2026, when offshore wind will overtake onshore
The UK’s ambitious goal to double its renewable energy capacity by 2030 will be achieved already by 2026, a Rystad Energy analysis shows, spurred by a wave of mostly wind power investments. Total installed capacity of solar and wind power plants will climb to 64 gigawatt (GW) in 2026 from close to 33 GW today, with offshore wind taking over the throne as the country’s biggest green energy source.
Unions urge Sturgeon not to give up on BiFab
Trade union leaders have urged Nicola Sturgeon not to give up on Scottish manufacturing firm Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) as it “teeters on the brink of collapse”.
Plans for 22-turbine onshore wind farm in Scotland given green light
Plans to build an onshore wind farm, which developers claim will deliver a “host of benefits” to the local community, in the south-east of Scotland have been given the green light.
Future of BiFab hangs in the balance as Scottish Government withdraws support
The future of Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) now hangs in the balance after the Scottish Government confirmed it has pulled support for the firm.
Mixed fortunes for Highland wind farm plans
Wind farm proposals in Skye and Caithness received polar opposite reactions from councillors at yesterday’s Highland Council north planning committee.
£3.5m North of Tyne programme seeks offshore innovators
A new £3.5m offshore innovation programme has been launched today, primarily targeting supply chain companies located in the North of Tyne area with opportunities to fund and support technology innovation in the offshore wind and subsea sectors.
Sleipnir offshore crane completes jacket installation at Hornsea Two development
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has successfully completed jacket installations for Ørsted’s major Hornsea Two offshore wind farm development.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm could generate millions of pounds for local economy over next 20 years
Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm could generate more than £100 million for the north-east economy over the next two decades, according to a new study.
Ørsted to use “pioneering” technology to protect wellbeing of workers at Hornsea Two development
Offshore wind giant Ørsted has signed a multi-million pound deal with a Scottish engineering firm in an effort to increase worker safety at its Hornsea Two development.
Aberdeenshire among front runners in offshore wind, according to Uswitch report
Aberdeenshire has been ranked second in the UK for regions with the most offshore wind installations, according to new research.
Floating offshore wind sector faces ‘huge’ mobilisation challenges
The floating offshore wind sector will have to overcome “huge” mobilisation challenges in order to get up and running, according to an industry expert.
New supply chain group for floating wind formed
A new group has been set up to make sure Scotland’s energy supply chain companies benefit from new floating offshore wind projects in Scotland and the UK.
First turbine foundation installed at Ørsted’s Hornsea Two development
The first turbine foundation for Ørsted’s huge Hornsea Two offshore wind development in the Southern North Sea has been installed.
Green energy pledge will create opportunities for Aberdeen, Areg chief says
The head of the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group is confident Westminster’s “green industrial revolution” pledge will create opportunities for the city to demonstrate its expertise.