Second turbine planned for outskirts of Lerwick
The north exit of Lerwick could have another large wind turbine among its landscape as a local company looks to go even greener.
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Siemens hands out multi-million pound contracts for Moray East windfarm
Siemens has awarded multi-million pound contracts with a series of UK firms for the development of the Moray East windfarm.
Heerema wins construction deal for major US wind project
Dutch contractor Heerema has been awarded a contract to help construct the first major offshore wind project in the US.
Analyst predicts ‘massive investments’ for UK renewables sector
An analyst has predicted “massive investments” for the UK’s renewables sector between now and 2030.
Subsea vessel owners will continue wait for market pickup, says Clarksons Platou
The wait for a “significant pick up” in the North Sea’s subsea vessel market is likely to continue until 2021, according to a leading shipbroking firm.
E.ON to only offer renewable electricity to consumers
Big Six energy supplier E.ON will become the UK's biggest renewable power firm from Tuesday as bosses revealed they would only provide electricity from renewable generation for its 3.3 million customers, the company announced.
Hypothermia, falls and electrocution – figures lay bare Scotland’s windfarm injuries
Hypothermia, falls from height and electrocution are among the injuries caused to Scotland’s windfarm workers over the last five years, according to new figures.
Energy transition to have major impact on Aberdeen’s supply chain
Given Aberdeen’s long-established position as Europe’s leading energy hub and its global reputation for energy project delivery, the energy transition is set to have a major impact on the local supply chain.
Wind energy firm to open ‘flagship’ Highlands hub
German wind energy company Enercon is to open a “flagship” Scottish distribution and training facility employing 20 people at Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP) early next year.
Wind farm expansion shown cold shoulder
The future of Moray’s landscape may rest in the hands of the Scottish Government as it considers a major new wind farm development.
UK has missed the boat for wind industry boom, GMB says
A trade union has said the benefits from the boom in offshore wind have mainly passed the UK workforce and economy by.
‘Just Transition’: what does that mean for the European energy market?
With Europe’s energy strategy being one of electrification and clean energy, what impact will that have in Europe and how can the downside be managed?
Glimmer of hope for BiFab as high-level talks announced
Trade unions fighting to save Fife’s mothballed BiFab yards have announced plans for high-level talks with energy giant EDF Renewables.
World will get half its power from wind, solar by 2050
Nearly half the world’s electricity will come from renewable energy by 2050 as costs of wind, solar and battery storage continue to plummet.
Offshore wind poised for $70bn investment blast Stateside
With offshore supply chain opportunities under the spotlight in Aberdeen this week, it is important to realise that this isn’t just about oil & gas.
Apollo speeds up renewables push with new recruit
Apollo has made a new appointment to spearhead the Aberdeen-based energy consultancy's on-going expansion into renewables.
Renewables revolution creates Scottish battery storage opportunity to balance grid
We Scots are often guilty of failing to enunciate our Ts. If you ever hear us referring to a “bah-ery”, we’re talking about energy storage systems.
Change of ‘tone’ in sector responsible for enhanced energy focus
A noticeable “change in tone” within the north-east energy sector over the last 12 months has provoked the decision to enhance the focus of Opportunity North East (ONE), according to Sir Ian Wood and Jennifer Craw.
Renewables anchoring tech could be used for aquaculture
A consortium is looking at how anchoring technology currently used in Scotland’s marine energy sector might be transferred to aquaculture.
Wind farm hailed ‘national success story’ 10 years on
A wind farm based on the outskirts of Glasgow has been hailed as a "national success story" - a decade on from its official opening.
MSP urges Ofgem to approve plans for Western Isles subsea cable
Renewed calls have been made for power regulator Ofgem to consider the impact a lucrative 600MW National Grid link from Western Isles wind farms to the mainland could have on the area.
Beatrice reaches renewables record for Scottish output
Operators of the Beatrice offshore windfarm say it has produced the highest amount of energy from any single renewables source in Scotland to date.
‘No surprise’ at permission for proposed Shetland wind farm turbines height to increase
Opponents of large wind farm developments in Shetland have said they are not surprised permission to increase the turbine height for the planned Viking Energy development was granted by Scottish ministers.
Renewables can compete with oil for talent, energy expert says
The renewables sector can compete with oil and gas for employees, an energy sector veteran said yesterday.
Turbine developers ‘playing the system’
Scotland’s mountaineers have called on Scottish Natural Heritage to stand up to wind farm developers they believe are “playing the system”.