Wind growth requires new thinking on supply chain challenges
Solutions to some of these challenges are being developed and, in some cases, can be found in the smarter use of existing equipment and methodologies.
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Watch: Minke whale spotted visiting Scottish offshore wind turbine
A renewables worker has captured a striking video of a Minke whale taking a swim next to a Scottish offshore wind turbine.
Global Energy Group ‘best positioned’ in UK to benefit from offshore renewables boom, says new CEO
Global Energy Group’s new group chief executive has described the firm as “probably the best positioned organisation in the whole of the UK” to make the most of the expansion in offshore renewables.
Ffolkes Offshore reveals fivefold increase in crew change costs arising from Covid-19
An Aberdeen-headquartered shipping agency has revealed that crew change costs rose fivefold last year due to complications caused by Covid-19 restrictions.
Scottish Government urged to be transparent over decision to remove BiFab support
The Economy Secretary is being urged to be transparent over the decision making process which led to the Scottish Government withdrawing its support for Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab).
Scots firms encouraged to partner with French counterparts for offshore wind projects
Scottish energy service firms are being encouraged to partner up with their counterparts in France in order to make inroads into its emerging offshore wind market.
‘Second ever’ Scottish swordfish sighting at North Sea wind farm
Experts have made a rare sighting of a swordfish at what will become the largest wind farm in Scotland.