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Statkraft revises plans for Mossy Hill wind farm on Shetland
Renewable energy developer Statkraft is revising the design of its Mossy Hill Wind Farm on Shetland, submitting plans for fewer, taller turbines.
Statkraft “exploring options” for English onshore wind after ban lifted
Europe's largest renewable energy developer Statkraft is "exploring options" for new onshore wind projects in England, but doesn't expect a "sudden rush of development".
Statkraft CEO to step down after 14 years leading Norwegian renewable energy company
The chief executive officer of Norwegian renewable energy company Statkraft has stepped down after 14 years in the position.
Statkraft buys two wind farms amid Shetland push
Statkraft has completed a deal to purchase two wind farms under development in Shetland, with plans to open a local office later in the year to support its 250-MW strong portfolio.
CIP partners with Statkraft on 2.2GW Irish offshore wind
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has acquired 50% of Statkraft’s 2.2GW offshore wind portfolio under development in Ireland.
Statkraft signs battery optimisation deals with Gresham House
Statkraft has announced the signing of two optimisation agreements with Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID), covering two new battery energy storage projects in Scotland.
Statkraft plans first UK green hydrogen project in Wales
A former Royal Navy arms depot is set to house Statkraft’s first green hydrogen project in the UK, with the clean fuel used to power a local transport hub.
Statkraft makes significant investment in Scotland’s renewable future
Since it opened its first UK office in 2006, Statkraft has invested £1.4billion in the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure, helping the country to achieve its net zero targets.
Statkraft trims plans for north-east wind farm following consultations
Plans for a north-east wind farm have been scaled back in order to be more “in keeping” with the local area.
Renewables players team up for Norwegian floating wind bid
Three of the world’s biggest renewables players are to team up with the aim of developing floating wind offshore Norway.
ETIDEX: Crown Estate Scotland confirms ScotWind 2 is ‘on the horizon’
Another offshore wind leasing round in Scottish waters is in the pipeline, organisers of the process have confirmed.
Energy Voice ETIDEX event will raise the curtain for COP26
The long-awaited UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) kicks off in Glasgow in November when world leaders arrive in Scotland to seek agreement on how to tackle clime change collectively.
‘World’s largest’ floating wind farm completed off north-east coast
Work to install turbines for the "world’s largest" floating offshore wind farm near Aberdeen has been completed.
BP, Statkraft and Aker unite to develop wind farms off Norway
BP has joined Statkraft and Aker Offshore Wind (AOW) in a consortium bidding to develop offshore wind energy in Norway.
Ideology shot us in the foot
I spent a few weeks in the mid-70s blowing up glacial boulders on the Norwegian Statfjord field in preparation for the arrival of the Statfjord Alpha platform.
Consultation launched on plans for north-east onshore wind farm
A public consultation has been launched on plans to build an onshore wind farm in the north-east.
Statkraft and Aker team up on offshore wind in Norway
Europe’s largest renewable energy producer Statkraft has announced a team up with Aker Offshore Wind and Aker Horizons on opportunities off Norway.
Statkraft reports ‘strong response’ from local supply chain over £20m electricity grid scheme
Renewables firm Statkraft has reported a “strong response” to a call for local suppliers to get involved in a £20 million electricity grid improvement project it is preparing to start in Keith.
Group opposes wind project plans
Final plans have been submitted for a proposed new wind farm on the northern isles of Shetland.
‘World-leading’ machines in Moray to ease renewable power into UK grid
Two “world-leading” machines are to be installed at a power site in Moray in a £20million project to make using renewable energy in the electricity grid easier and cleaner.
Statkraft sets ambitious gender diversity target for UK workforce
Onshore wind developer Statkraft is to set an ambitious gender diversity target to increase the percentage of women within its UK workforce.
Statkraft to invest up to £600m in Scotland over next five years
A large Norwegian renewable energy generator has come to play in Scotland and is putting a serious chunk of money down on the table.
Statkraft brings in new vice president for wind and solar
Norwegian renewable energy operator Statkraft has announced the appointment of a new vice president for European wind and solar.
Wind farm plans revised
A wind farm developer has scaled back plans for a turbine extension in Moray following community feedback.