REG pushes forward with new windfarm projects
Renewable Energy Generation said it is making progress on four new British onshore wind projects with a combined output of 26 megwatts.
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Updated: Renewable figures highlight risk of cutting subsidies – Ewing
New figures showing Scotland’s progress towards decarbonising electricity generation demonstrate the risks posed by removing support for the renewables industry earlier than planned, energy minister Fergus Ewing has said.
Good news for Good Energy
Good Energy Group, the fast growing renewable electricity supplier and generator, has reported revenues were up 47% to £32.6millionfor the six months to June 30, compared to last year's £22.2million for the same period.
Al Gore “puzzled” by recent UK Government moves on green policies
Former US vice president and climate campaigner Al Gore has said he is “puzzled” by recent UK Government moves to cancel a raft of green policies.
US wind energy sector faces curbs in killing eagles
The US wind energy industry has been dealt a blow after a US court ruled that the Department of the Interior violated federal laws by allowing renewables firms to kill protected Bald and Golden Eagles.
CBI chief warns over Government’s “mixed messages” on environment
The Government risks sending a “worrying signal” to businesses by rolling back on policies to support clean technology, business leaders have warned.
UK Government urged not to cut solar power subsidies
Businesses, energy sector bodies and unions have joined calls for the Government not to implement major cuts to solar power subsidies.
Attenborough and Cox join call for action on clean energy
Sir David Attenborough has urged countries to sign up to a global scheme to make clean energy cheaper than fossil fuels, warning the Earth is in danger from climate change.
Commitments to tackle global warming not enough to reach 2C goal
Pledges to cut greenhouse gases being made by countries in the run up to key climate talks are not enough to keep global temperature rises below dangerous levels, according to a Government source.
UK Government risks early end to projects after withdrawal of subsidies
Recent policy announcements withdrawing support for renewable energy have seen the attractiveness of the UK’s renewables market as an investment destination plummet, according to EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI).
Atlantis Resources replaces finance chief as it relocates to Scotland
Tidal power generator Atlantis Resources has appointed Simon Counsell as chief financial officer following the resignation of Duncan Black.
Subsidies axe threatens renewable energy firms, MP committee told
Renewable energy firms are at risk of “shutting up shop altogether” as a result of the early withdrawal of government subsidies, a Westminster committee has been told.
UK Government policy hitting windfarm investment
New research has shown for the first time that recent announcements from Whitehall are having a significant impact on investor confidence and their ability to lend to onshore wind farm developers. Green-energy body Scottish Renewables (SR) is today publishing survey findings it says shows for the first time how UK Government policy is scaring off potential windfarm investors.
Plan for major wind farm off world heritage coastline is turned down
A major offshore wind farm which would have been visible from a World Heritage Site coastline has been turned down.
SeaZip expands fleet
SeaZip is to expand the number of specialised service vessels in its fleet to six, with an order for two Damen fast crew supplier (FCS) 2610 boats.
Energy firm claims Scottish mountain wind turbines will not ruin landscape
A green energy firm has launched its battle to build a windfarm on an iconic mountain - by claiming festooning it with 14 turbines would not ruin the landscape.
New technology aims to deliver 100% clean electricity
A new technology that aims to deliver 100% clean electricity from hot water has been launched.
Environmentalists seek solar panels planning rules change
The planning rules on the installation of some renewable technology should be changed to make it easier for households and businesses to reduce their carbon emissions, environmental groups have said.
SgurrEnergy helps map Scottish forests for energy study
A unique project is helping map new opportunities for collaboration between the forestry and energy industries in Scotland.
Dong moves toward UK offshore wind mega project
Denmark's Dong Energy has taken a step closer to delivering one of the world's biggest offshore development zones.
Commonwealth legacy lives on as Glasgow postcode becomes renewables hotspot
A postcode in Glasgow is the top mainland spot for small-scale renewables in Scotland, new figures have revealed. Scottish Renewables said the 2014 Commonwealth Games have made the G40 postcode in the city’s East End a hotspot. It comes as the body revealed the latest figures for how the sector fares in the country.
Syndicate to develop South African wind farm project
An international consortium is to develop two new wind farms, generating up to 250 mega watts, in South Africa.
Switching to LED street lights could save Scots more than £26million a year
Switching to LED street lights could save millions of pounds a year for local authorities across Scotland, new figures suggest.
Wind blows favourably for Mytrah
Indian renewable power producer Mytrah Energy made a pre-tax loss in the first half of 2015 whilst making progress towards new construction projects.
3 Sun launches new asset integrity service
Great Yarmouth-based 3 Sun Group has launched a new asset integrity service for on and offshore structures in the oil & gas and renewables sectors.