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.
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Hydrogen opportunity could evaporate
During a recent visit to the USA the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon gave a speech at the Brooking Institute in which she expressed extensive support for the proposition that hydrogen will be an essential part of the move away from fossil fuels.
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).
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.
In pictures: dolphins frolic at Aberdeen Bay wind farm
A pod of dolphins were spotted frolicking in and around Aberdeen Bay this week.
Trump course ordered to pay Scottish Government legal bills after Aberdeen wind farm battle
A firm formerly headed by US president Donald Trump has been ordered to pay Holyrood’s legal bills over Aberdeen Bay wind farm battle.
Big wind keeps on churning Vattenfall profits
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall experienced an increase in pre-tax profits for 2018 as big wind developments continued to churn sales.
Aberdeen Bay wind operator to splash £3m community cash
The energy giant behind a controversial north-east wind farm will offer £3 million to the community.
Aberdeen Bay wind turbine blade speeds clock in at almost 200mph
Turbine blades at Aberdeen Bay windfarm clocked record speeds during yesterday's gale force winds, according to the project operator.
Vattenfall looks to extend life of Aberdeen Bay windfarm
The operator of the Aberdeen Bay windfarm confirmed last night it has applied for consent to "prolong" the life of the development.
‘Exciting’ north-east renewables period causes spike in AREG membership
An "exciting period" for north-east renewables is responsible for a spike in Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) membership, according to the chairwoman of the organisation.
Prestigious award for Aberdeen Bay Windfarm research programme
The £2.6million scientific research programme at the Aberdeen Bay Windfarm picked up a prestigious nature award last night.
AREG: Showcasing our centre of excellence
With more than four decades’ experience in offshore energy exploration and production, the north-east of Scotland is widely recognised as the global hub for innovation in energy.
Pioneering bird population study at Aberdeen Bay windfarm
A “first of its kind” study is being deployed off the coast of Aberdeen to investigate how bird populations are affected by major wind energy projects.
If we want more large wind developments in Scotland, work needs to start now
John Robertson, Senior Development Manager for Crown Estate Scotland, the body responsible for leasing the seabed in Scotland talks through some of what lies ahead for the offshore wind industry in Scotland.
Green energy group celebrates as wind farm is to finally open
Dogged perseverance and “sheer bloody-mindedness” has led to eleven of the world’s most powerful wind turbines being constructed off the coast of Aberdeen.
Tours showcasing new offshore wind turbines to start in Aberdeen
Tours showcasing the new offshore wind turbines are to start in Aberdeen.
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.
Vattenfall to outline Aberdeen Bay wind farm supply chain opportunities
Wind farm developer Vattenfall will outline the potential supply chain opportunities to UK Subsea companies tomorrow as part of the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project hook up.
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.
VIDEO: First foundation installed for Aberdeen Bay wind farm
IN PICTURES: One of the world’s largest floating cranes arrives at Port of Dundee
One of the giants of offshore engineering arrived in Dundee today — and made a suitably big impression.
Feel the new wind blowing for Aberdeen’s energy industry
Everyone knows that when you cut Aberdeen it bleeds energy, but that doesn’t mean the imminent arrival of the world’s most powerful windfarm just off the coastline of Aberdeen hasn’t been a long time coming for Morag McCorkindale and Jean Morrison.
Vattenfall funding to help track “mysterious” fish migration routes
A ground-breaking project to track the “mysterious” migration routes of fish from three of the north-east’s rivers is now underway.