Equinor to launch floating offshore solar power pilot project
Equinor has announced plans to broaden its renewables offering by piloting a floating offshore solar plant off the Norwegian coast.
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Lamprell plans to launch renewables business unit
A Middle Eastern firm chosen to build key infrastructure for Scottish offshore wind projects announced plans for a strategic reorganisation today.
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy join forces to create ‘game changing’ green hydrogen solution
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy have promised to unlock a new era of offshore green hydrogen production with the creation of a “game changing” solution.
Vattenfall refutes claims it has threatened to ‘fire and re-hire’ workers
The RMT has accused Vattenfall of threatening to “fire and re-hire” its members of staff in an alleged dispute over changes to contracts.
ITM Power to sell 24MW electrolyser for use in world’s largest hydrogen distribution system
ITM Power has announced the sale of a 24 megawatt electrolyser for use at Linde’s Leuna Chemical Complex in Germany.
Nova Innovation announces trio of new board appointments
A Shetland-based tidal energy firm has announced a trio of new appointments to its board.
Oil and gas survey reveals ‘crisis of confidence’ in the sector
A survey of oil and gas workers has spotlighted a “crisis of confidence” in the sector, ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Simmons boss says 2021 shaping up to be exciting period for M&A
This year is shaping up to be an exciting period for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the oil and gas industry, according to Aberdeen-based energy finance expert Mike Beveridge.
Enel, Qatar’s sovereign fund to develop renewables in Africa
Enel SpA has signed a joint venture agreement with Qatar Investment Authority, the Middle East nation’s sovereign wealth fund, to own and develop renewable energy projects in Africa.
Hydrogen production unlikely to become subsidy free without initial government support warns Edison Group
Hydrogen produced from renewable sources is expected to be the key component needed to decarbonise the final 20% of global energy consumption.
European renewables firms announce intention to develop floating offshore wind in Scottish waters
Two of Europe's leading renewable energy developers have announced plans to team up in order to “unlock the potential” of floating offshore wind in Scotland.
Hydrogen ambition welcome, but let’s not claim world leadership in advance
Hydrogen is the new Holy Grail. The UK Government’s Energy White Paper gives it 175 references, three times the number for offshore wind and 10 times more than new nuclear.
Social and Sustainable Capital launches renewables investment committee, announces first appointments
Fund manager Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) has announced plans to establish a dedicated renewables investment committee and has revealed its first two members.
UK power grid heads for greenest year as renewables grow
The UK power generation industry is headed for its greenest year yet as more capacity for renewables is added and coal plants are needed less often.
2020 a ‘massive year’ for floating offshore wind, says renewables expert
A leading renewable energy expert has heralded 2020 as having been a “massive year” for the development of floating offshore wind.
SEEIT strikes £110m deal to acquire solar and storage projects in US
SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT) has agreed to acquire a series of on-site solar and energy storage projects in the US in a deal worth around £110 million.
More Asia Pacific firms tap loans linking rates to sustainable goals
A growing number of borrowers in Asia Pacific are getting loans whose interest rates are linked to meeting sustainability goals, in one of the few bright spots for a corporate lending market depressed by the pandemic.
UPDATED: Scottish Government pledges £100m to hydrogen industry
Holyrood has pledged to give the hydrogen sector £100 million over the next five years in order to support a green recovery and a just transition to net zero.
‘Decade of serious action’ needed to maximise economic opportunities of green hydrogen
Scotland’s green hydrogen capabilities could “significantly contribute” towards domestic and international net zero targets through the decarbonisation of heavy industry.
GE Renewable Energy snaps up turbine supply contract for Dogger Bank C, announces plans to scale up Haliade-X model
GE Renewable Energy has been selected as the preferred turbine supplier for the third phase of the huge Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
Japan plans huge offshore wind expansion to hit climate goal
Japan will aim to more than quadruple offshore wind generation capacity in the decade to 2040 under plans to meet its mid-century emissions reduction target.
SSE Renewables spends £4.53m on Viking wind farm with Shetland suppliers
Shetland suppliers have benefitted from almost £5 million resulting from the development of a huge onshore wind farm on the island.
Renewables firm Simec Atlantis unlocks potential £12m with share place agreement
Simec Atlantis has entered into a share place agreement with a US-based investor in a move that could raise as much as £12 million.
Reasons to be optimistic about the next stage in the energy transition in Scotland
The recent publication of the timetable for the Scotwind leasing round that will start the next stage in the development of offshore wind in Scotland, shortly followed by the UK Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan, has focused minds on what a green recovery really means for the communities and businesses north of the border.
New contracts, new Aberdeen base: Bilfinger Salamis buys into a brighter future
New contracts, renewals and the opening of a new Aberdeen base have been flipping the fortunes of Bilfinger Salamis after a stark start to 2020.