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.
renewable energy targets
Irish green energy deal
Energy Secretary Ed Davey agreed yesterday to move forward with a deal that could see the UK’s renewable energy targets being partially met by green-electricity imports from Ireland.
Trump windfarm claim blown out of the water
An influential group of MSPs has dismissed Donald Trump's claims windfarms would do "tremendous damage" to Scotland's tourism industry.
Coalition row over spread of turbines
Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a "debate" on the future of controversial windfarm schemes amid a row in the coalition over their spread.
Offshore bid for site with 125 turbines
A power company has submitted a £1.4billion application to build up to 125 wind turbines off the east coast of Scotland.
Wind power boost
Researchers at Strathclyde University are aiming to help Scotland to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets by improving the performance of offshore windfarms, following investment from Scottish Enterprise.
Windfarm could save sector £45bn
The windfarm that has enraged US business tycoon Donald Trump could help cut the cost of renewable energy production by £45billion, according to its developer.
Offshore energy ‘will transform Scottish economy’
Offshore renewable energy projects will transform the Scottish economy and re-industrialise communities, Alex Salmond claimed yesterday.
AREG driving renewables forward
AREG has become a key catalyst in helping to develop the local economy.
Claim on renewable energy costs attacked by officials
Tens of billions of pounds could be saved and carbon reduction targets still met if less was invested in renewable energy, according to a new report.
Alliance calls for investment in skills to hit green targets
The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils in Scotland (Alliance Scotland) has urged the Scottish Government to take a "leap of faith" to help it reach its target of having all of the country's electricity generated from renewable energy by 2020.
Event set to focus on opportunities
Opportunities in the offshore wind market will be highlighted today at an Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) event.
Out of sight, out of mind, warns trust
Relaxation of the constraints that dictate where offshore windfarms can be built could cut £16billion from the overall cost of developing UK offshore wind, the Carbon Trust claims.
It can’t be done, says CBI chief Lambert
THE EU's greenhouse emissions and renewable energy targets are "unrealistic" and could damage European business, according to the head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).