ORE Catapult and Vattenfall extend partnership at Aberdeen wind farm
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and Swedish wind developer Vattenfall have agreed a three-year extension to their partnership at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm.
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Aberdeen hosts first ever fully remote offshore wind ROV inspection
The world’s first fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm assets has been carried out by Fugro at the Aberdeen offshore wind farm.
Aberdeen offshore wind farm killed zero seabirds in ‘remarkable’ study
There were zero seabird collisions with turbines during two years of monitoring Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm, a £2.6 million research project has found.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm reaps benefits of surging energy prices
A major north-east offshore wind farm boosted its takings last year as the cost of energy in the UK soared.
BEIS backs Vattenfall’s ‘world-first’ plan for hydrogen-producing wind turbine off Aberdeen
Vattenfall has been awarded £9.3 million in UK government funding to add green hydrogen production facilities to a turbine at the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm (AOWF).
Vattenfall plans hydrogen upgrade to Aberdeen offshore wind farm
New proposals would see the renewable energy developer add green hydrogen production equipment to the Aberdeen offshore wind farm (AOWF), with supplies piped to an onshore site near the city.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm reports 2020 profits of £16m
A prominent north-east offshore wind farm made millions of pounds last year in spite of the impact of Covid-19.
Vattenfall comfortably in the black despite ‘extreme and unusual’ year
Vattenfall stayed comfortably in the black last year despite “an extreme and unusual” 12 months for “several reasons other than the pandemic”.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm to be kitted out with turbine toilets in ‘world first’
Vattenfall has announced plans to kit out every turbine at its Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm with the “world’s first” in-tower toilet.
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.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm operator posts profits of £10million
A wind farm off the Aberdeen coast has reported a profit of more than £10 million after its first year of being fully operational.
Nicola Sturgeon to officially open Aberdeen offshore wind farm
An offshore wind farm that faced opposition from Donald Trump is to be officially opened by Scotland's First Minister.
WATCH: Aberdeen renewables group discusses wind project on eve of opening
Watch as the five members of the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) who conceived the idea of the Aberdeen bay wind development, or European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, outline the role they played.
Eric Trump brands Aberdeen bay wind farm development ‘irrelevant’
Donald Trump’s son Eric seems to have accepted the controversial wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen that his father fought hard to stop.
New tech to be tested at Aberdeen bay wind farm
Vattenfall and UK offshore wind research group ORE Catapult have announced a collaboration to allow cost reduction and safety testing at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC).
The answer is blowing in the wind
It is with some satisfaction that, over the past few weeks, I’ve been watching the installation of the 11 large turbines that comprise the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, which is owned 100% by the Swedish energy utility Vattenfall.
North-east wind farm community cash plans to kick-off in August, says Vattenfall
A north-east community benefit scheme set up by wind farm developer Vattenfall is to get off the ground in August, the firm said yesterday.
New wind farm can be game-changer for Aberdeen, project boss says
The boss of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm has said that he believes the development could ‘change the history’ of the city.
WATCH: Aberdeen Bay wind farm up close
A camera crew has shot footage of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm from a boat.
Final turbine installed at Aberdeen Bay wind farm
The last of the 11 turbines for a major wind farm project off the coast of Aberdeen has been installed.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm to hire ‘up to 20’ full-time staff once finished
The director of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project has said the development will look to take on up to 20 full-time workers to operate and maintain the site once completed.
Scotland must ‘capture the economic benefits’ of renewable energy, says Sturgeon
While outlining the Scottish Government planned £54.5 million fund to tackle fuel poverty, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said today that Scotland needs to "capture the economic benefits" that renewable energy offers.
Aberdeen still energy powerhouse as renewables combine with oil and gas to buoy hopes for the future
This week the first minister began her visit to China by discussing trade deals and witnessing the agreement between Aberdeen-based Triton Marine & Engineering Consultants and China Offshore Oil Engineering Corporation (COOEC) being signed.
WATCH: Dolphins investigate Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm
A pod of Dolphins decided to investigate the new suction bucket jacket foundations of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm today.
WATCH: Time-lapse of first Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm turbine installation
Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project yesterday announced the installation of the first turbine tower at the site.