Aberdeen firm lands 20 jobs in landmark wind farm deal
An Aberdeen-headquartered offshore services firm has created 20 jobs thanks to a deal with Swedish wind farm developer Vattenfall.
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Vattenfall announce new £1.5m offshore wind supply chain boost
A new £1.5 million innovation fund is to be launched by wind power developer Vattenfall and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, with testing planned off the coast of Aberdeen.
Carbon Trust launches North Sea wind farm resource challenge
The Carbon Trust has announced today that it will launch a new North Sea challenge to improve current offshore wind resource models.
Aberdeen Bay wind farm to use radar technology for ‘world first’ bird research
An offshore wind deployment centre off the coast of Aberdeen has announced it will employ radar technology to observe how seabirds interact with wind turbines.
Vattenfall issues more than £440m in green energy bonds
Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has announced that it has issued more than £440 million in clean energy bonds to investors.
Big firms join new task force looking to ‘make best use’ of UK wind power
Big firms from oil and gas and the renewable energy sector have signed up to new task force aimed at exploiting the large amounts of offshore wind power generated in the UK.
Vattenfall chief appointed to presidential position
The boss of Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has been given a presidential role within the European body representing the electricity industry.
Offshore wind will need bigger boats. Much bigger boats
How do you install a wind turbine almost the size of the Chrysler building in the open ocean? Just get a boat with deck space larger than a football field and a crane that can lift the weight of 1,100 Chevy Suburban SUVs.
Hopes of 3k north-east and Highlands jobs bonanza from offshore wind
Thousands of offshore wind jobs could be coming to the north of Scotland, according to those involved in a new taskforce.
Vattenfall makes jobs ‘promise’ on proposed UK offshore wind projects
Swedish energy firm Vattenfall has tabled a jobs "promise" today as part of its proposal for two UK offshore wind projects.
Wind giants come together on safety
A consortium of 19 wind giants have come together to promote workforce health and safety in the onshore sector.
Vattenfall table extension application for Aberdeen Bay wind farm
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall has confirmed it will table an extension application with the Scottish Government for the Aberdeen Bay project this week.
Vattenfall to explore storing renewable energy in ‘salt’
Swedish wind farm developer Vattenfall has announced today it has launched a pilot project to explore storing energy from wind and solar in salt.
Turbine at Aberdeen Bay down for six weeks due to possible ‘lighting strike’
A turbine at Aberdeen Bay wind farm has been out of action since early February due to a possible "lightning strike".
In pictures: dolphins frolic at Aberdeen Bay wind farm
A pod of dolphins were spotted frolicking in and around Aberdeen Bay this week.
UK offshore wind ‘will be backbone’ of energy transition
The Offshore Wind Sector Deal between the UK Government and the offshore wind industry aims to keep the UK’s global lead by hitting the 30GW capacity mark by 2030 and supplying 30% of the UK’s electricity needs.
Vattenfall chief becomes WindEurope chairman
Vattenfall's senior vice president of wind has been elected to the position of chairman by the board of renewable member organisation WindEurope.
Storm Erik causes new peak for British wind generation
A new record was set for British wind generation last week, thanks to Storm Erik.
Big wind keeps on churning Vattenfall profits
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall experienced an increase in pre-tax profits for 2018 as big wind developments continued to churn sales.
Offshore renewables ‘real and functioning in the north-east’, says ORE Aberdeen lead
The man in charge of “drawing out" the skills from the oil and gas supply chain into the Scottish renewables marketplace has suggested the north-east is the "best place to do business" right now.
Carbon Trust call on wind sector to help with vessel emissions
The Carbon Trust has put out a call to the offshore wind sector to help solve the issue of vessel emissions and reduce fuel consumption.
Aberdeen Bay wind operator to splash £3m community cash
The energy giant behind a controversial north-east wind farm will offer £3 million to the community.
Aberdeen Bay wind turbine blade speeds clock in at almost 200mph
Turbine blades at Aberdeen Bay windfarm clocked record speeds during yesterday's gale force winds, according to the project operator.
Vattenfall looks to extend life of Aberdeen Bay windfarm
The operator of the Aberdeen Bay windfarm confirmed last night it has applied for consent to "prolong" the life of the development.
Success of Aberdeen Bay windfarm helps swell AREG membership
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) membership has swelled amid the launch big north-east renewable energy projects , most notably Aberdeen's European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC).