EU ramps up pressure on China’s green tech with wind probe
The European Union ramped up pressure on Chinese clean-tech investments potentially squeezing out its local suppliers amid EU efforts to transform the bloc into a green economy.
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‘Our heritage is going to be lost forever’: Architect fears turbines are destroying the rural story of the Cabrach
The Cabrach is steeped in history as the home of the illicit whisky trade, but the area is also attracting wind developments.
Heat pumps powered by community wind turbines could cut bills – report
Community energy schemes using onshore wind to power heat pumps could cut household bills by more than a quarter compared to gas, a report suggests.
Fears raised Aberdeenshire wind farm could cause radiation damage
The proposed Hill of Fare wind farm, located less than four miles from Banchory, has faced criticism as concerns have been raised around radiation at the site.
ScottishPower kickstarts “largest overhaul” of electricity grid since its inception
ScottishPower has unveiled £5.4 billion of contract opportunities as it kickstarts the "largest overhaul of the grid since its inception".
Wind power beats gas plants to grab record share of UK power
Britain’s thousands of wind turbines grabbed their biggest slice of the electricity mix ever in December, sending output from gas-fired plants to their lowest in almost four years.
Vattenfall plans for Aberdeenshire wind farm challenged over wildcat conservation
Plans for a wind farm in Aberdeenshire are set to face legal action from a conservation group concerned about wildcat protection.
Scottish wind farm rejected due to MoD nuclear test ban concerns
Scottish ministers reject Faw Side wind farm plans over potential impacts to UK nuclear treaty obligations
RWE set to begin work on 63MW Strathy Wood onshore wind farm in Scotland
German energy firm RWE is set to begin construction on the 63MW Strathy Wood onshore wind farm near Inverness, its third Scottish development to get underway within 12 months.
Video: Hill of Fare wind farm opponents launch NaeFare campaign
They claim construction work on proposed Royal Deeside development would cause 'chaos and distress'.
SSE Renewables plans approved for 125MW Cloiche Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Government has granted consent to SSE Renewables for its proposed 29 turbine Cloiche Wind Farm located in the Scottish Highlands.
Controversial giant windfarm could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire
Towering turbines set for near Banchory could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire, says developers as planning application submitted.
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.
German power market braced for near-record wind output
Germany’s wind turbines are likely to produce near-record levels of power this week as strong gusts hit the country.
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.
World’s top renewable firms reel even as installations surge
The biggest manufacturers of wind turbines and solar panels are facing their most serious financial challenges in years even as deployments of clean energy head for an annual record.
Goldwind profits plunged even as wind power surges in China
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., the largest wind-turbine maker, said profit plunged as a price war continues to offset some of the benefits of China’s surge in clean energy investment.
Concerns Moray wind farm could impact water supplies
Energy company Vattenfall is looking to build 16 turbines at Aultmore between Buckie and Keith.
Aurora Energy acquires US wind turbine firm in first international takeover
Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services has acquired US wind turbine blade repair and maintenance specialist Cotech Group in its first international takeover.
ESB takes over Wood stake in Lewis Wind Power partnership
Irish state-owned energy company ESB will partner with EDF Renewables to deliver the Stornoway wind farm on the Isle of Lewis.
Supply chain and skilled labour top concerns for global wind industry
A new report has found supply chain issues, skilled labour shortages and turbine reliability are among the top concerns of the global wind industry.
Brookfield buys Banks Renewables UK business in near $1bn deal
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. will acquire the renewables division of the Banks Group, an operator of onshore wind farms in the UK.
Scottish windfarm ‘ground to a halt’ due to renewables windfall tax
Community Windpower's 44-turbine Sanquhar II wind farm has "ground to a halt" due to the rising fees put in place by the incoming renewables windfall tax.
Wind sector deal to see Scotland positioned as turbine recycling hub
The Scottish government has announced plans to establish a European hub to recycle and repurpose wind turbine blades as part of a landmark deal.
Key questions answered on government plans to relax onshore wind planning rules
Planning permission for onshore wind is to be relaxed, the Government has announced.