Douglas Westwood predicts boost in helicopter activity to support offshore wind business
Analysts Douglas Westwood have claimed more use will be made of helicopters in the offshore wind industry.
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JDR boss joins Offshore Wind Industry Council
The chief executive of JDR has joined the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC).
Renew News: Firms must change their position on green energy
A leading renewables expert said “sooner or later” companies will have no choice but to shift their position on green energy. Dr Alan Owen, a director for the Centre for Understanding Sustainability in Practice (CUSP) at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, spoke to Energy Voice after it was revealed the UK’s biggest energy lobbying group said it would start campaigning for low-carbon alternatives.
DNV GL appoints new energy chief
DNV GL has appointed Ditlev Engel as the new chief executive of its energy business.
Renew News: Lego sets out building blocks for renewable energy
LEGO has laid out the building blocks to be powered only through renewable energy in the next five years.
Plans unveiled for windfarm which could operate without government subsidy
Plans have been unveiled for a windfarm in Cornwall which could become the first in the UK to operate without government susbsidy.
Scottish voters back stronger renewable policies
Renewables has been tipped as the energy source which the Scottish Government should look to prioritise in the future.
Record amount invested in global renewables
A record £265billion was invested in renewables worldwide last year, more than the amount invested in new fossil fuel power plants, a report has said.
End of the road for grants for green cars
Motorists considering buying an electric car have just one weekend left to make a purchase before Government subsidies are cut.
UK wind energy hits record high
UK wind-energy production hit record levels during the final quarter of 2015, new figures show.
Mainstream connects 80MW wind farm to grid
Global wind and solar developer Mainstream Renewable Power has connected its 80 megawatt Noupoort Wind Farm in South Africa’s Northern Cape is now connected to the Eskom grid and commissioning of wind turbines has commenced, one year since it reached financial close and started construction.
Renew News: Statoil on the hunt for renewables ventures
Statoil confirmed it was on the hunt for renewables firm to invest in.
Massive UK windfarm project secures final funding
Work on one of the biggest offshore wind farms in the world is set to begin after final funding for the project was secured.
Updated: Scottish solar industry reveals “key asks” to Scottish Government
The Scottish solar industry has called on Holyrood to pave the way for an energy transformation in Scotland with the power of the sun playing a key role.
Wavepower recruiting engineers to develop £50million wave energy device
Sea energy company Wavepower is searching for talented engineers and graduates to help fill 30 new jobs develop the company's new floating power device.
Apple issues $1.5billion of green bonds
Apple has issued $1.5 billion in bonds dedicated to financing clean energy projects across its global business operations, the largest green bond to be issued by a US corporation.
Renew News: India’s demand for renewables to surge
India will see a huge demand for renewable energy that far outweighs even its current output, according the chief executive of one of the country’s leading businesses.
EU plans for green levy rejected by Germany
Germany’s economy ministry has rejected plans by the European Commission for an additional levy for industrial firms as unacceptable.
Siemens’ new wind turbines pass latest tests
The development of Siemens' offshore flagship wind turbine has reached its final stage with the 7MW offshore turbine successfully passing final type certification.
System looks to claw back wasted wind energy
Gusty weather could give a major boost to UK businesses with the launch of a new system which claws back wasted wind energy.
BP sees growth in renewables, expects energy demands to increase by 34%
Oil major BP said it expects energy demands to continue to grow over the next 20 years despite the current weaknesses in the global market and a slowdown in China’s growth.
Wind power provided 48% of Scotland’s energy needs in January
Wind power provided almost half of Scotland’s entire energy needs last month, new research has shown.
NOF Energy gives helping hand to Shetland supply chain
NOF Energy, the UK business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors, is helping Shetland-based energy sector supply chain businesses access new markets.
California is the US sunshine state when it comes to solar power
Florida may be nicknamed the Sunshine State, but when it comes to solar power, California comes out on top in the US.
Centrica sells stake in wind farms for £115million
Centrica has agreed to sell its interests in three UK wind farms to a consortium for £115.