Policymakers more influenced by ‘grey’ reports which emphasise offshore wind negatives
A new study has found policymakers are more likely to be influenced by reports which tend to emphasise the negative environmental aspects of offshore wind farms.
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Eneco moves closer to Rotterdam green hydrogen electrolyser construction
If approved, Eneco will begin construction on the 800MW green hydrogen plant in 2026.
Failure to prepare means preparing to fail for wind turbine operators
Recent Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) turbine failures – which could end up costing the company more than one billion euros - have caused an understandable stir within the renewable sector.
Dudgeon windfarm installs final turbine
The remaining turbine of the 67 installed within the Dudgeon field was put in place this week.
Scottish offshore wind gets £1.5m shot in the arm
The Scottish wind energy sector has received a sizable boost to help maximise production and reduce costs.
Will Trump’s commitment to oil and gas affect US windfarm growth?
In light of recent comments regarding the US President’s focus on America’s oil and gas production and the desire to stoke the flames of the coal industry, Westwood Global Energy Group’s (WGEG’s) World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2017-2026 decided to explore whether a Trump presidency is good or bad for the USA’s offshore wind industry.
DONG Energy signs £multi-billion 6MW turbines deal with Siemens
DONG Energy of Denmark has made North Sea renewables history by signing a frame agreement for large turbines that could be worth billions of pounds to Siemens of Germany.
£3bn bid to plant 277 wind turbines offshore
PLANS have been tabled for a £3billion offshore windfarm that could see 277 giant turbines installed nine miles off the Caithness coast.
Trump accuses Salmond of trying to destroy Scotland
Donald Trump last night launched an astonishing attack on Alex Salmond - accusing him of being "hell bent" on destroying Scotland.
Crown Estate appoints head of offshore wind
The Crown Estate has today announced the appointment of Huub den Rooijen as its first head of offshore wind energy.
Many heads make light work
A GROUP of 19 university researchers have given their thoughts on the possible solutions to the challenge of carbon capture and storage (CCS).
SPR boss joins wind taskforce
ENERGY Minister Charles Hendry appointed a director at Scottish Power Renewables (SPR) yesterday to lead a taskforce focused on reducing the cost of offshore windpower to £100 per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2020.
RGU poised to launch MSc in offshore renewables
Robert Gordon University's School of Engineering is developing a Masters degree in offshore renewables for delivery (part-time, distance learning), starting in January 2012.
SSE fears it may lose out on cash support
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) said yesterday that, as UK Government proposals to subsidise wind energy projects currently stood, the company might miss out on support for its £1.3billion Greater Gabbard offshore windfarm.
Green light for thousands of wind turbines off UK shores
Environmental experts have given the green light to a massive expansion of offshore windfarms and continued development of North Sea oil and gas reserves.
Offshore Wind Accelerator deal signed
The Carbon Trust has signed a groundbreaking agreement in offshore wind with five international energy companies: DONG Energy (Denmark), Airtricity Developments (UK), RWE Innogy (Germany), ScottishPower Renewables (UK) and StatoilHydro (Norway).
Offshore renewables courses on offer at Cranfield
THINK of Cranfield and many of us might think of an MBA; somehow that's what this UK institution is best known for, even if that might not be the case.