A ‘new era’ for offshore wind – industry reacts to ScotWind results
Scotland’s renewables industry has been reacting to the results of the much anticipated, £700 million ScotWind leasing round.
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ScotWind bids show floating wind is more than a ‘passing interest’
A renewables expert believes the scale of interest in developing floating offshore wind in Scotland proves that the technology is more than a passing fancy.
Hopes and hard lessons for the next decade of Scottish offshore wind
Excitement in the supply chain for the ScotWind offshore leasing round is tinged with tough lessons from Scotland’s recent past on offshore wind.
Erebus: Plans for UK project to claim Aberdeen’s floating wind top spot
Plans have been submitted for a project which will overtake the Kincardine development off Aberdeen as the world’s largest floating wind farm.
New year will herald new offshore energy future
As we head into 2022, Scotland is set to play a leading role in a new global offshore energy industry that will transform the role offshore wind plays in the UK’s energy mix.
Global Underwater Hub: Subsea sector has eye on the floating wind prize
In a year that continued to be dominated by the pandemic and the rapid acceleration of the energy transition, both the underwater industry and its representative body have been evolving.
4Subsea ‘accelerating growth’ in offshore wind sector
In a year where energy prices have been volatile, the market for technology and services across both oil and gas and renewables sectors has remained strong.
Gigawaters #4: Floating ideas for the future
The fourth episode of Gigawaters looks to the future, examining how Scotland can make the most of the opportunities presented by floating wind technology.
BlueFloat, Estate Energy plan 4.3 GW of Australian offshore wind
Floating wind developer BlueFloat Energy and consultancy Estate Energy have announced joint plans for three wind projects offshore Australia.
Pentland Firth Offshore Wind Farm strikes collaboration agreement with Scrabster Harbour
Developers behind plans to build the "world’s largest" floating wind farm off Scotland’s north coast have struck a deal to work with a nearby port.
Ocean Winds, Aker announce £235m ScotWind supply chain package
Aker Offshore Wind and Ocean Winds have promised a £235 million early investment package to support Scotland’s renewable energy supply chain, as part of their joint bids for the ScotWind offshore leasing round.
Ørsted, Falck Renewables, BlueFloat Energy consortium to boost Scottish floating wind skills
A consortium comprised of Ørsted, Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy have announced a tie-up with Energy Skills Partnership Scotland (ESP) to help provide the workforce required to construct floating wind farms in Scotland.
Big jobs win for Scotland as plans unveiled for £110m offshore wind tower factory
What will be the UK’s largest offshore wind tower manufacturing facility is to be built in the Highlands.
From oil rigs to floating wind – work starts on Ardersier Port transformation
Multi-million pound works to bring a mothballed Highland harbour back up to speed are due to kick off in the coming days.
Will new roadmap deliver harmony between fishing and floating wind?
The fishing and offshore wind industries are not obvious bedfellows but it is hoped a new roadmap will pave the way for a harmonious relationship.
Kincardine developer wins funding for Australian offshore wind project
A Scottish offshore wind firm has won more than a million pounds to accelerate the development of a project off Australia.
Shell takes majority stake in Irish floating wind venture
Shell has struck a deal to take a majority share in a planned floating wind farm off the coast of Ireland.
Equinor signs 3-GW offshore wind partnership in Korea
Equinor has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korean East-West Power (EWP) to cooperate on 3 GW of offshore wind projects in South Korea.
Wave energy – floating wind hybrid could aid oil and gas decarbonisation
A combination of wave energy and floating wind could soon be used to power oil and gas assets as part of an ambitious project.
Scottish floating wind, CCS expertise showcased in Dubai trade mission
The Scottish Chamber of Commerce international network is leading a trade mission to the World Expo in Dubai, aimed at highlighting innovation in clean energy and sustainability from across the country.
Crown Estate moots 4GW floating wind in the Celtic Sea
The Crown Estate has published further details on its plans for a floating wind leasing round in the Celtic Sea, for delivery from 2030.
Renewables players team up for Norwegian floating wind bid
Three of the world’s biggest renewables players are to team up with the aim of developing floating wind offshore Norway.
Video: Aker unveils ‘Northern Horizons’ green hydrogen project for Shetland
Aker has unveiled plans for a green hydrogen production facility in Shetland to help Scotland become “an exporter of clean energy” using North Sea wind resources.
UK Gov to invest £160m to create floating offshore wind ports in Scotland
The UK Government has set aside tens of millions of pounds to build new large-scale floating offshore wind ports and factories.
Equinor unveils ScotWind floating foundation design
Norwegian energy giant Equinor (OSLO: EQNR) has unveiled the floating wind foundation design it will use if its successful in ScotWind.