Vattenfall launches trial of AI technology at Aberdeen wind farm
Vattenfall has announced a new partnership with Spoor, a Norwegian AI start-up, to bring its technology to the Aberdeen Bay offshore wind farm.
Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm
Lack of wind hits SSE’s renewable energy output
Scotland was not windy enough to meet the needs of renewables giant SSE in the three months to June.
Does price-obsessed CfD scheme come at cost to safety?
In 2014, when involved in developing Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group’s roughly 100MW Aberdeen Bay Windfarm plan, I and other members of the team were offered a briefing on a new way of bidding projects designed to drive down prices.
Shell communications boss named new CEO of Aberdeen renewables group AREG
A communications advisor at Shell has been named as the new CEO of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG).
Cost of excluding wind farms from UK’s most scenic areas revealed in Aberdeen Uni study
A new study from Aberdeen University has put the spotlight on the cost of excluding wind farms from the most scenic areas of the UK.
OEG Offshore swoops for turbine toilet maker Pegasus
OEG Offshore, of Aberdeen, has bought the firm which is kitting out the Aberdeen Bay wind turbines with toilets for an undisclosed sum.
Manufacturer for Scotland’s largest wind farms announces 220 job cuts
The manufacturer for the largest wind farms in Scotland has announced plans for 220 job cuts in what has been described as a "body blow" for the sector.
Study to be carried out on risk of seabird collisions with turbines
A major study to be carried out to assess the risk of seabird collision with Scotland’s offshore wind farms.
Trump ordered to pay Scot Gov £225k over North Sea wind farm battle
Donald Trump's golf course company has been ordered to pay almost £250,000 in legal expenses to the Scottish Government following a court battle over a wind farm.
Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm generates £23.3million in first six months
The Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm generated £23.3million in turnover during its first six months operating, according to new figures.
Aberdeen firm lands 20 jobs in landmark wind farm deal
An Aberdeen-headquartered offshore services firm has created 20 jobs thanks to a deal with Swedish wind farm developer Vattenfall.
Vattenfall table extension application for Aberdeen Bay wind farm
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall has confirmed it will table an extension application with the Scottish Government for the Aberdeen Bay project this week.
Turbine at Aberdeen Bay down for six weeks due to possible ‘lighting strike’
A turbine at Aberdeen Bay wind farm has been out of action since early February due to a possible "lightning strike".
Aberdeen offshore wind farm goes live
The new £300 million wind farm off Aberdeen has reached a major milestone by generating power for the first time.
Giant floating crane arrives in Peterhead to facilitate Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm
The Asian Hercules III, one of the world’s biggest floating cranes, arrived in Peterhead Port today to begin work on Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre.