14 North East Scotland energy transition firms share in £2.5m ETZ Challenge Fund grants
The grants ranging from £50,000 to £250,000 will to go businesses and projects located in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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Colombia launches offshore wind round
“The process is open and will involve investors from all over the world interested in the development of wind energy. This new country project will position Colombia as a benchmark in the generation of renewable energy in the region, and will strengthen national energy security,” said Camacho.
Report finds just 4% of offshore wind leaders think UK will meet 50GW by 2030 target
'Re-Energising Offshore Wind' report reveals ports, grid infrastructure and supply chain resilience are among the issues most concerning the sector.
SSE Renewables and Equinor award three green hydrogen contracts for Dogger Bank D
SSE Renewables and Equinor have awarded three contracts to assess large-scale green hydrogen development options for the Dogger Bank D offshore wind project.
Radical reform of electricity system risks delays to wind investment, report warns
One of the main options being considered by the UK Government in a planned shake-up of electricity market arrangements threatens jobs, cheaper energy and new wind projects, a new report warns.
Over half of Scottish fishing space could be lost as green energy ramps up
More than half of Scottish fishing grounds could be lost by 2050 as offshore renewables ramp up, the leading industry body has warned.
Continuum start-up moves closer to first wind turbine recycling facility in Denmark
Danish start-up will invest DKK 600 million towards a wind turbine recycling facility at the Port of Esbjerg.
Rovco completes survey work for Cenos floating offshore wind farm
Rovco has completed survey work for the planned Cenos floating offshore wind farm in the Central North Sea.
Electricity Generator Levy: New UK renewables projects to be exempt
Meanwhile capital allowances on investments — a form of tax relief designed to ease upfront costs — will remain in place, in a boon to renewables developers.
JDR subsea cable manufacturing facility passes key construction milestones
The Northumberland facility will produce high and extra-high voltage subsea cables for the offshore wind sector.
Decommissioning oil and gas ‘megastructures’ set to clash with offshore wind
OEUK decommissioning report highlights supply chain crunch between wind installation and removing oil and gas platforms.
First ever ScottishPower Renewables offshore wind apprentice graduates to permanent role
21-year-old Jovita Beeston takes on permanent role at East Anglia ONE wind farm after completing three-year apprenticeship.
Aberdeen’s OEG acquires Dutch subsea and topside services firm Bluestream Offshore
Aberdeen's OEG Energy Group makes fifth acquisition of 2023 as it continues renewables expansion push.
EODEX completes offshore unexploded munitions clearance at Moray West offshore wind farm
Aberdeen-headquartered munitions disposal firm EODEX UK has completed a "groundbreaking" clearance campaign at the site of the Moray West offshore wind farm.
Vestas hones in on Scotland for new wind turbine factory
“The North Sea is probably the most attractive area in the world for offshore wind,” Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen said.
UK Government ups price for offshore wind in next CfD auction
The UK government has increased the prices available for offshore wind in next year's Contracts for Difference auction round following disappointment.
‘Unfavourable’ weather hits wind power production at SSE
Energy company SSE (LON: SSE) doubled down on its outlook for the year even as poor weather conditions and delays to a wind farm hit power production at the company’s renewables arm.
Buchan Offshore Wind consortium completes site investigation for 1GW ScotWind project
The consortium behind the Buchan Offshore Wind project has completed its site investigations for its 1GW floating offshore wind farm in the Northeast of Scotland.
Orsted quits Norway offshore wind venture as cost crisis deepens
Orsted A/S (CPH: ORSTED) has withdrawn from a partnership developing offshore wind projects in Norway as the company grapples with big losses resulting from rising costs.
Scottish Government downgrades estimate of European offshore energy share
Ministers now say Scotland has around 10% of European Union offshore energy potential, down from previous claims of 25%
Continuum looks to recycle wind turbine blades into composite materials
Danish start-up Continuum has developed a world-first method of recycling wind turbine blades into composite building materials, and the company could potentially base its first factory in Scotland.
Cairn Risk signs MoU to support Japan’s offshore wind sector
Scotland’s Cairn Risk Consulting and Horizon Ocean Management have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to assess risks in the Japanese offshore wind market.
UK prepares to hike wind farm prices as developers struggle
The UK government is preparing to offer significantly higher subsidies for new offshore wind farms to get the country’s clean-power strategy back on track after developers shunned a previous auction.
Crown Estate plans to unlock additional 4GW capacity from seven offshore wind projects
The Crown Estate has set out plans to generate an additional four gigawatts from seven wind farms under development offshore England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
DNV completes first phase of collaborative project to optimise floating wind substation design
Norwegian energy firm DNV has completed the first phase of its joint industry project (JIP) aimed at establishing offshore substation standards for the growing floating wind sector.