Vattenfall calls on scientists for Aberdeen offshore windfarm research programme
The developer of a windfarm off the north-east coast has launched a £2.5million research programme into the environmental impact of offshore turbines.
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First US offshore wind farm nears completion
Deepwater Wind is on the verge of completing the first offshore wind farm in U.S. waters, a milestone for an industry that has struggled for a more than decade to build in North America.
Energy secretary backs huge UK offshore wind farm project
The UK’s energy secretary today gave his blessing for a £6billion wind farm project to go ahead off the Yorkshire coast.
World’s ‘first’ double-topside substation sails out from Cadiz
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has assisted in the sailaway of one the world’s largest offshore substations.
Statoil awards two Dudgeon wind farm contracts to Peterson
Statoil has handed two six-year contracts to energy logistics firm Peterson to provide support for its £1.5billion Dudgeon wind farm project in the southern North Sea. Peterson will provide Statoil with stevedoring and ship agency services, provisions delivery, staff transportation, as well as fuelling from its base in Great Yarmouth. The contract values were not disclosed.
Nigg best placed to create offshore wind jobs
Nigg Energy Park has been identified as the best prepared of Scotland's east coast ports to create jobs from offshore wind contracts in a new industry report. The Cromarty Firth facility's potential was highlighted in the findings of a strategic review, which also examined the capabilities of Invergordon, Aberdeen, Dundee, Montrose, Methil and Rosyth as well as ports on England's east coast. Conducted by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC), the study focused on the capability of ports to carry out "staging" work, storing and loading offshore wind farm components and carrying out pre-construction activities. It also assessed their ability to manufacture large components in or near their sites.
Renew News: Jee nets East Anglia offshore contract
Jee has won a contract from Scottish Power Renewables to complete an array of cable optimisation study for its East Anglia 1 offshore wind farm off the UK east coast.
Moray Firth wind energy project at risk after Brexit vote
A wind energy project in Moray Firth could be delayed after Portugal’s Energias de Portugal (EDP) reconsiders its plans following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
RenewableUK boss claims offshore wind leading “infrastructure revolution”
The chief executive of RenewableUK said offshore wind has been leading a "new infrastructure revolution" in the UK.
Scottish government gives £1.5million boost to offshore wind
Offshore wind businesses are to benefit from £1.5 million of Scottish Government funding aimed at boosting new technologies in the sector.
Cost of renewables set to plummet in next 10 years
The cost of renewables technology is set to keep falling into the next decade, boosting the economic case for clean energy, according to an industry group.
Energy Minister to address renewables industry
Scotland's newly appointed Energy Minister is set to renewables industry for the first time since his appointment.
Politicians welcome green-light for Beatrice wind farm
News that the consortium of developers led by SSE have committed the final £2.6billion investment decision for the 588MW 84-turbine Beatrice offshore wind farm in Scotland has been welcomed by politicians.
Developer confident of wind farm go-ahead despite subsidy setback
The backers of a £2billion wind farm planned for the outer Forth Estuary have not been scared off by moves to scrap a subsidy agreement, the project’s developer said yesterday. The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), which manages for the contracts for difference (CfDs) for the UK Government, said in late March it would terminate the state subsidy for the Neart na Gaoithe (NNG) wind farm. But developer Mainstream Renewable Power said it was not taking the setback lying down and insisted funding was still in place for NNG, which was expected to result in £1.1billion of spending in Scotland and create 600 jobs.
Balfour Beatty wins £5.5m Statoil offshore wind contract
Statoil has awarded UK-based Balfour Beatty a £5.5million contract to deliver the onshore cable and substation system for its £180million floating wind farm project offshore Peterhead.
Douglas Westwood predicts boost in helicopter activity to support offshore wind business
Analysts Douglas Westwood have claimed more use will be made of helicopters in the offshore wind industry.
JDR boss joins Offshore Wind Industry Council
The chief executive of JDR has joined the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC).
Planned £230m wind farm off Aberdeen edges closer to construction stage
Offshore survey group Fugro has started assessing the seabed in Aberdeen bay ahead of the construction stage of a £230million wind farm project. Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited (AOWFL), the joint venture company behind the project, said the information gathered would help it design the foundations for the 11-turbine scheme. While an investment decision on the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) has yet to be taken, building work is slated to start in late 2017 ahead of first power in 2018, according to AOWFL.
Renew News: Lego sets out building blocks for renewable energy
LEGO has laid out the building blocks to be powered only through renewable energy in the next five years.
US offshore wind companies gain critical mass and big backers
After years of false starts, U.S. offshore wind has attracted some marquee names with deep pockets, creating a sense of optimism for the emerging industry.
NTR closes final investment for wind fund
NTR and Legal & General Capital have announced the successful and final close of its wind investment fund with the addition of a further €50million secured from the Strathclyde Pension Fund.
Offshore wind helps Dong Energy’s results as it moves from oil and gas
Offshore wind has propelled Danish energy company Dong to an a record breaking operating profit in 2015 of £1.8billion as the company signalled its intention to shift its focus from oil and gas to renewables.
£2bn windfarm project nears construction as backers found
A consortium has pledged £500million worth of backing for a £2billion wind farm planned for the outer Forth Estuary, bringing the construction phase a step closer, the company behind the project said yesterday. Mainstream Renewable Power is now in a stronger position to meet the March 26 deadline for achieving financial close, though a judicial review continues to cast doubt on the scheme. The Neart na Gaoithe (NNG) wind farm would bring huge economic gains to Scotland. More than £540million will be spent in Scotland during the construction phase, with 500 jobs created.
Updated: Trump losses offshore windfarm fight
Donald Trump has lost a Supreme Court fight against an offshore windfarm project near one of his Scottish golf courses.
Significant changes in power supply sources as wind plays bigger role
European power markets are experiencing ongoing supply-side changes as a large volume of conventional generation capacity is closing.