ORE Catapult powers up with senior industry appointments
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced the appointment of two senior industrialists as non-executive directors.
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Offshore wind increasingly hot ticket for apprentices
Offshore wind is fast becoming the hottest industry to be if you’re an aspiring low carbon energy apprentice looking for adventure.
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.
Developers install 103rd and final jacket foundation for major Moray Firth wind farm
Developers behind a 100 turbine wind farm under construction in the Moray Firth are celebrating a major project milestone.
MHI Vestas completes turbine installation at Borssele 3 & 4 offshore wind farm
MHI Vestas has successfully installed the last turbine for the Borssele 3 & 4 offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea.
Demonstration turbine for Kincardine floating wind project arrives in Cromarty Firth
The demonstration turbine for what will be the “world’s largest” floating offshore wind development arrived off the coast of the Highlands over the weekend.
Biden administration could encourage ‘more predictable’ pipeline of offshore wind developments
A leading industry expert is expecting a “rapid” uptake in renewable projects in the US post-election as the new administration makes good on its clean energy pledges.
World’s top wind turbine maker ups the stakes in offshore race
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer, will buy out its offshore joint venture partner in an all-share deal that looks to take advantage of an expanding industry at the heart of the energy transition.
Seagreen wind project to create 400 jobs and bring £1bn benefit to Scotland, SSE director says
We are seeing the first green shoots of the economic recovery we can make along Scotland’s east coast through new offshore wind projects.
Equinor, Shell part of new group preparing ocean renewables plan
Equinor and Orsted will lead a new group formed to tackle climate change by accelerating the deployment of offshore renewable energy technology.
SSE to showcase local Seagreen contracts as MHI Vestas snare turbine deal
SSE announced Danish manufacturer MHI Vestas as its preferred wind turbine supplier for its giant Seagreen project last night - as it urged Scottish firms to bid for further supply chain contracts.
Offshore wind will need bigger boats. Much bigger boats
How do you install a wind turbine almost the size of the Chrysler building in the open ocean? Just get a boat with deck space larger than a football field and a crane that can lift the weight of 1,100 Chevy Suburban SUVs.
Mega turbines set trend
Scour the marketplace and it is becoming increasingly hard to find new tonnage being built for offshore oil and gas services.
Danish firm confirm turbine deal for Kincardine floating wind project
A Danish firm has announced it has scooped the lionshare of a turbine contract for the Kincardine Floating Offshore Wind Farm.
Wind turbine supply chain worth over £400bn, Woodmac claim
The global wind turbine supply chain will be worth more than £400 billion over the next ten years, according to energy analysts Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac).
Offshore wind blade maker’s expansion to create 1,000 jobs
The expansion of manufacturing offshore wind blades at MHI Vestas' Isle of Wight factory is set to create hundreds of jobs, the company said.
Wind turbine manufacturers hit turbulence as machine prices fall
The shakeout in wind turbine manufacturing industry is starting to produce winners and losers after increasing competition gutted margins.
High level backing for Broch windfarm plant
Scotland’s energy minister believes the decision to base the operations and maintenance centre for a major wind farm development in Fraserburgh is a “gilt-edged opportunity” for the town.
Wind turbine factory to create ‘hundreds of jobs’
A wind turbine manufacturer is to hire hundreds of workers under a "major expansion" of a UK factory.
MHI Vestas appoint new UK country manager
Offshore wind turbine firm MHI Vestas have announced the appointment of Julian Brown as UK country manager.
Maersk and Vestas announce renewable innovation partnership
Maersk Supply Service and wind systems firm Vestas has today announced an innovation partnership aimed at solving renewable industry problems.
World’s most powerful turbines commissioned for Moray Firth wind farm
The world's most powerful offshore wind turbines were commissioned yesterday and are now fully confirmed for use on the 100 turbine Moray (East) Wind Farm development, due to begin construction in 2022.
87 turbines installed as work finished on Walney Extension
Danish wind farm developer Ørsted said today that the last of 87 turbines had been installed at the Walney Extension wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Vattenfall claims hat-trick of industry firsts at Aberdeen offshore wind farm
With the first turbine installed at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm yesterday, developer Vattenfall is claiming a number of renewable energy industry firsts.
MHI Vestas open UK office
Global wind turbine producer MHI Vestas has announced the opening of a UK office to support an increase in offshore renewables projects.