GE Vernova shares fall after another offshore wind blade failure
A turbine blade failed at the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm on Thursday morning.
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Time to think big and secure Scotland’s clean energy supply chain
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told someone that we’re still not thinking big enough when it comes to offshore wind in Scotland.
Welsh wind development held back by outdated planning system
Onshore wind and solar developer Bute Energy has warned that numerous planning barriers are preventing growth in the Welsh renewable energy sector.
Labour policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests
The Government’s clean energy policy “blitz” is getting noticed by the public and appears popular, polling suggests.
Salamander deploys fish monitors to study floating wind environmental impact
The developers of the Salamander floating offshore wind farm have deployed equipment to monitor the project’s impact on the marine environment.
Key role for Wales in making Britain an energy superpower
Sir Keir Starmer said his hopes of making Britain an “energy superpower” will include a key role for Wales, ahead of a wind farm visit with the new First Minister.
Orsted mulls using export cable from failed US project in UK wind farms
Orsted (CPH: ORSTED) is considering reusing the export cable from a failed US wind farm in its Hornsea development in the UK.
ScotWind developer Ocean Winds awards Caledonia contract to Wood Thilsted
ScotWind developer Ocean Winds (OW) has awarded a turbine foundation design contract for the Caldonia offshore wind farm to Edinburgh-based Wood Thilsted.
Subsea firm Film-Ocean pitches wind power tower in Aberdeenshire
Ellon-based firm Film-Ocean has proposed building a novel wind “power tower” at its head office.
Seal spotted at Moray West offshore wind farm
Workers installing turbines at the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm off the Moray Firth have welcomed an unexpected guest – a seal.
CKI nears deal to buy UK wind farm assets from Aviva
A consortium led by CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd. agreed to buy a portfolio of wind farms in the UK from Aviva Plc’s asset-management arm as the conglomerate backed by Hong Kong tycoon Victor Li considers London among second listing venues.
Crown Estate invites plans for Celtic Sea floating wind farms
Potential bidders have been invited to set out their plans to deliver three floating offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea.
Aberdeen Uni to study impact of energy transition on coastal communities
Aberdeen University (UoA) will join other Scottish institutions to explore lessons from the past which could help coastal communities cope with the energy transition.
Ofgem approves £3.4bn for Anglo-Scottish ‘electricity superhighway’
Ofgem has approved a £3.4 billion funding package for the Eastern Green Link 2 project.
Swedish floating wind firm SeaTwirl to explore offshore electrification with Serica Energy
Swedish floating wind turbine developer SeaTwirl has signed a memorandum of understanding with Serica Energy to explore electrification of offshore assets.
CHC wins crew transportation contract from RWE for Sofia wind farm
Helicopter services company CHC Helicopter announced on August 8 that it had secured a contract from RWE Renewables to support the development of its Sofia offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
Transparency from carbon assessment methodology could help halve embodied carbon of offshore wind
Over recent months, the UK government has been consulting on the introduction of Sustainable Industry Rewards (SIRs) (formerly non-price factors) such as supply chain sustainability, capacity building, skills, and innovation to the 2025 auction round of its contracts for difference (CfD) scheme.
Statkraft revises plans for Mossy Hill wind farm on Shetland
Renewable energy developer Statkraft is revising the design of its Mossy Hill Wind Farm on Shetland, submitting plans for fewer, taller turbines.
Lego floaters and wind turbines aim to inspire future engineers
Floating offshore wind turbines made of Lego have been issued to inspire the next generation of renewable energy engineers.
Nature-inclusive designs can help drive Scotland’s offshore wind projects
Offshore wind developers should use nature-inclusive designs, such as including fish hotels, in their projects, new research has said.
Competition or cooperation: How Scotland and Norway can learn from their floating wind sectors
As the world’s leaders in floating offshore wind, Scotland and Norway are well-positioned to learn from each other to bolster their respective industries.
SSE starts construction on Aberarder wind farm
SSE Renewables (LON: SSE) has begun construction work on its 50MW Aberarder onshore wind farm in the Scottish Highlands.
Siemens Gamesa Hull workers accept pay rise
Siemens Gamesa has agreed to give around 300 workers at its wind turbine facility in Hull a pay rise, averting the need for industrial action.
AR6 budget boost could add extra 1GW of offshore wind capacity
The recently announced budget boost for the upcoming Allocation Round 6 (AR6) renewable auction could bring in over 1GW of extra offshore wind capacity.
Ossian developers submit consent application for 3.6GW floating wind farm
The developers of the 3.6GW Ossian floating wind farm have submitted a consent application to the Scottish Government to build the project.