Aberdeen Uni to study impact of energy transition on coastal communities
Aberdeen University (UoA) will join other Scottish institutions to explore lessons from the past which could help coastal communities cope with the energy transition.
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‘Human cost is carefully hidden’ when looking at offshore wind
In May, Energy Voice carried a story about deteriorating safety in the offshore wind industry, citing among other sources, the safety organisation G+ that had just released the data-set for 2023.
RGU and Strathclyde Uni agree five-year subsea collaboration
Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Strathclyde have signed a five-year agreement which will see them collaborate in supporting new postgraduate marine research and developing new technologies.
‘Majority’ of Scottish businesses have net-zero plans in place
A new survey finds that more than half of Scottish businesses are committed to achieving net-zero, but that costs will affect the bottom line amid pandemic recovery.
Major £10m project aims to unlock untapped potential of ocean renewable energy fuels
An innovative £10m research project will investigate the potential of harnessing offshore wind and marine renewable energy to produce zero carbon hydrogen and ammonia fuels.
Renewables rising stars recognised at Young Professionals Green Energy Awards
The up and coming stars of the renewables industry were recognised for their achievements last night at the virtual Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.
Eni and Strathclyde Uni team up to help Scots oil workers move into renewables
Eni and the University of Strathclyde are joining forces to help Scottish oil workers transition into renewables.
Xodus Group launches major floating offshore wind study
Global energy consultancy Xodus Group is encouraging companies involved in renewables to engage in a new study into the costs around offshore wind.
Economy expert to share knowledge at P&J breakfast event
A Scottish economy expert will share his thought on the future of the country’s finances at the next Press and Journal Business Breakfast.
Scottish students drive energy transition at Shell’s Eco-marathon
The historic Brooklands motor racing circuit in Surrey is this week alive with the sound of - well not very much really, as hundreds of eco-friendly vehicles glide around it in virtual silence.
BHGE teams up with ‘world-renowned’ Scottish research centre
US engineering firm BHGE, which has sites in Aberdeen and Montrose, is teaming up with a world-renowned research hub in Scotland.
Scottish university renewables project wins £5million
A Strathclyde University research and innovation project aimed at creating jobs within the renewable energy sector has been awarded £5million.
Renewables consulting group opens Scottish office
Announcing a lease agreement with Scottish Enterprise, The Renewables Consulting Group (RGC) has established a new office in Glasgow.
Installing renewables on vacant land could alleviate Glasgow fuel poverty
Scotland’s largest city has plenty of vacant land on which renewable energy could ‘easily meet’ the heat demand, say researchers at the University of Strathclyde.
Mitsubishi takes tools to Scotland
The cutting tools division of a major Japanese industrial conglomerate has become a member of an advanced manufacturing research group in Scotland.
Scientists net funding for study into CO2 flow through North Sea geology
Scientists at a Scottish university have secured funding for a four-year project to study the ability of complex rock strata beneath the North Sea to trap carbon dioxide emissions securely.
Brexit highly likely to damage Scotland’s economy, forecast warns
It is highly likely that Scotland’s economy will be damaged if the UK votes to leave the EU, according to independent forecasters.