‘Novel approach’ needed to meet ScotWind floating supply chain ambitions
A ‘novel approach’ is needed for the UK to capture the vast – perhaps overwhelming – amount of floating wind work, says SOWEC supply chain chairman.
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Xodus sets its sights on offshore wind frontiers
Having helped global developers win acreage in some of the most significant offshore wind tenders, a new Xodus Group business line is turning its attention to new frontiers.
Minister responds to fishers’ anguish over North Sea wind farms
Scotland Office Minister John Lamont has pledged to make sure a “spacial squeeze” in the North Sea is “effectively” managed amid fishing industry concerns over offshore wind farms.
CfD results cast shadow over future of ScotWind projects
A washout of offshore wind in the latest Contract for Difference round is a wake-up call to government – but can issues be fixed to ensure Scotwind projects don’t founder?
Energy transition juggernaut surely now unstoppable as investment surges
On August 25, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming that January 26, 2024 will be dubbed the International Day of Clean Energy.
Gigawaters S2 #4 – ScotWind and Lessons Learned
Welcome to the final episode of the second series of Gigawaters, a four part series exploring the impact of ScotWind. Brought to you by Sustainable Growth Voice and Energy Voice Out Loud, in paid partnership with Orsted.
Aberdeen loses floating wind crown as Norway opens world’s largest project
Aberdeen’s floating wind crown has been passed to Norway today as the world’s largest project, Hywind Tampen, officially opens.
Pair of ScotWind projects combine for giant 2.3GW Arven development
A pair of ScotWind projects have combined, expanding the Arven development off Shetland.
Ardersier is just the start: Why US private equity is splashing £300m in the Scottish Highlands
Haventus is eyeing expansion in the UK, Europe and elsewhere, using Ardersier as a template.
Chinese turbine manufacturer exploring setting up shop in Scotland
One of China’s turbine giants could be poised to deliver a much-needed boost to Scotland’s wanting wind manufacturing sector.
Crown Estate Scotland names new chair
Crown Estate Scotland, the body which manages seabed rights for offshore renewables, has announced Euan McVicar as its new chair.
Minister calls for urgent action on grid for Scottish wind farms
Gillian Martin said offshore wind is “the greatest economic opportunity of recent times”.
SSEN Transmission to invest £10 bn to support offshore wind in Scotland
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission has announced £10 billion of investment to support offshore wind in Scotland.
Gigawaters S2 #3 – Economic Impact of the Wind Power Ecosystem
In the second episode of Season 2 of the Gigawaters podcast, Sustainable Growth Voice editor Felicia Jackson and her guests look at how innovation and new technologies (such as floating wind) can play their part in economic transformation.
Blackfish to open new offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh to support wind supply chain
Bristol-based engineering firm, Blackfish, is set to open two new offices in Scotland, bringing its services to Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
Ardersier: Video sets out major offshore wind manufacturing vision at Highlands port
Up to 2,000 people will be onsite during peak production, with one floater produced at Ardersier every week, BW Ideol said.
Court throws out firm’s £400m lawsuit for ScotWind lease damages
A court has thrown out an offshore wind lawsuit for £400m in damages over a contested ScotWind seabed lease off Aberdeenshire.
SOWEC launches new investment framework for Scotwind supply chain
A new process to help the Scottish supply chain prepare for the wave of work expected from the Scotwind leasing round is now open to applicants.
Lack of floating wind ports a ‘national disgrace’ says Offshore Wind Champion
The government’s Offshore Wind Champion said it was a "national disgrace" that maintenance work on the UK’s flagship floating wind project off Aberdeen had to be conducted overseas.
Watch: ScotWind site surveys begin off Aberdeenshire, Orkney
Geophysical studies for two major offshore wind projects have got underway off the coast of Aberdeenshire and Orkney.
GUH: Clockticking for supply chain to capitalise on INTOG opportunity
Speed is now of the essence to develop local supply chain capacity as INTOG kicks in, writes Neil Gordon of the Global Underwater Hub
Developers name giant offshore windfarm after Stonehaven’s Bowdun Head
Developers of a massive offshore wind farm planned off the coast of Aberdeenshire have named it after Stonehaven’s distinctive coastal landmark, Bowdun Head.
Time to move forward with confidence to deliver on the potential of ScotWind
It is now over a year since the ScotWind leasing process created the opportunity for an additional 27.6GW of offshore wind in Scottish waters. Of the 20 projects that came through the application process, 14 are set to use floating wind turbines, positioning Scotland as a world leader in this technology. Whilst the scale of the result was eye catching, the accompanying Scottish supply chain commitments of over £28bn was perhaps the most significant result.
Gigawaters S2 #1 – The Future of a Sustainable Scotland
In the first episode of Season 2 of the Gigawaters podcast, Sustainable Growth Voice editor Felicia Jackson and her guests discuss the challenges and opportunities in deploying Scotland’s 28GW offshore wind pipeline.
Leveraging the challenges posed by ScotWind
The energy sector is certainly changing. Analogies about the industry being on a journey are fast becoming clichéd but nevertheless we are on one.