Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas coming to Scotland, says energy minister
Vestas, the wind turbine manufacturing giant, is coming to the Port of Leith according to Scotland's energy minister.
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First Minister hints at Scottish ports investment for offshore wind growth
Humza Yousaf announces three projects will move to second stage of offshore wind Strategic Investment Model.
‘Massive opportunity’: Plan to create a ‘single Scottish offshore wind cluster’
It comes amid growing calls for a joined-up approach to capture the work for huge projects off Scotland's shores.
Offshore wind R&I programme to offer up to £300k per project
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) backed offshore wind research and innovation (R&I) programme is set to launch an innovation call to help deliver projects.
Energy minister opens new Edinburgh office for ScotWind developer
Scottish energy minister Gillian Martin officially opened a new Edinburgh HQ for floating wind venture partners Bluefloat Energy and Renantis.
Forth Green Freeport to deliver £7bn as it targets offshore wind manufacturing
Bosses behind the Forth Green Freeport say the region will deliver £7bn of private and public funding over the next decade.
Buchan Offshore Wind consortium completes site investigation for 1GW ScotWind project
The consortium behind the Buchan Offshore Wind project has completed its site investigations for its 1GW floating offshore wind farm in the Northeast of Scotland.
Scottish Government downgrades estimate of European offshore energy share
Ministers now say Scotland has around 10% of European Union offshore energy potential, down from previous claims of 25%
Shetland pupils rename ESB-led floating ScotWind project
ESB has announced a new name for its 500MW floating wind farm off the coast of Shetland following a competition among local primary school children.
Wind sector welcomes £500m investment pledge in ‘lynchpin’ ports and supply chain
Sector representatives have welcomed a pledge by the First Minister to invest £500 million in the “lynchpin” Scottish wind supply chain.
ScotWind project to share ‘invaluable’ survey data with BGS
Developers of the Ossian floating wind farm have agreed a partnership with the British Geological Survey (BGS) to share survey data from the offshore site.
Forth Ports targets net zero through Fife floating offshore wind hub
Forth Ports Group has outlined plans for an integrated floating offshore wind facility (FLOW) at the Port of Burntisland in Fife.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monitoring begins at 1GW floating Scotwind site off Caithness
Developers of the Stromar floating offshore wind farm have launched a buoy at its development site, kicking off a year-long monitoring campaign.
CfD results cast shadow over future of ScotWind projects
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?
Doris wins five-year BP work on offshore wind
“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.”
Turbines and time travel: Scotwind developers stage ‘world-first’ play to explore wind power
A Scotwind project developer has announced the launch of a theatrical play as part of a drive to improve the public debate on energy.
Pair of ScotWind projects combine for giant 2.3GW Arven development
A pair of ScotWind projects have combined, expanding the Arven development off Shetland.
Ardersier is just the start: Why US private equity is splashing £300m in the Scottish Highlands
Haventus is eyeing expansion in the UK, Europe and elsewhere, using Ardersier as a template.
Caledonia wind survey reveals new insight on Royal Navy wreck
Developers of the Caledonia wind farm in the Moray Firth have shared a new look at a Royal Navy wreck found during surveys of the site.
Shell UK offshore wind head departs with shift back to oil and gas
Melissa Read, who led the Shell UK offshore wind unit in a major expansion into Scotland, said by email that she has resigned.