Britain’s wind turbines break new generation record for second time in a week
Britain's wind turbines have set a new record for electricity generation, just days after the record was last broken, data shows.
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BP carves out offshore wind assets
BP plans to carve out its offshore wind assets as part of a joint venture with Japan’s largest power generation company, as oil supermajors move to insulate themselves from share price shocks associated with their low-carbon investments.
Energy transition requires extra $1.75tn a year – report
Global investment in the energy transition must double to $3.5 trillion a year to keep global warming below catastrophic levels, according to a new report by analytics and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie.
UK wind sector powers past 30 GW as Shetland’s Viking project connects to grid
The UK renewable sector has reached a "historic milestone" with more than 30 GW of wind generation capacity deployed for the first time.
Octopus, RWE among firms eyeing onshore wind farms after ban lifted
Octopus Energy is among a growing number of UK firms eyeing new onshore wind projects in England after the Labour government removed a de facto ban.
The man on a mission to make truly recyclable wind turbines a reality
A recyclable solution for many wind turbine components remains elusive, but a former sailing champion believes he has the answer.
Renewable sources provided record 30% of electricity last year
The share of global electricity from renewables rose to a record 30% last year as the growth of wind and solar power continued to far exceed that of fossil fuels.
Vestas CEO says $217 billion wind industry has yet to reach ‘maturity’
Henrik Andersen is no stranger to crisis. A decade ago turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH:VWS) was in trouble when governments pulled back subsidies for renewable power.
EU ramps up pressure on China’s green tech with wind probe
The European Union ramped up pressure on Chinese clean-tech investments potentially squeezing out its local suppliers amid EU efforts to transform the bloc into a green economy.
German power market braced for near-record wind output
Germany’s wind turbines are likely to produce near-record levels of power this week as strong gusts hit the country.
University of Edinburgh awarded £125k for turbine recycling research
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have been handed £125 thousand to develop their wind turbine recycling process.
Wind energy providers look to maximise returns in 2023 by improving efficiency of Operations and Maintenance
Boosted by increasing energy transition commitments from governments worldwide and fresh focus on energy security, wind industry growth will continue its upward trajectory in 2023 and beyond.
Aberdeen: Net Zero will make or break one of the UK’s wealthiest cities
Shell engineer Denise Neill knows as well as anyone in Aberdeen, the UK’s oil capital, that the fortunes of a city that gets its income from one source can change quickly.
Cornwall Insight – 8GW of onshore wind and solar already eligible to bid in upcoming CfD round
A potential 8 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind and solar is eligible to bid in the upcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) round.
Boris Johnson’s wind energy plan needs $58bn from industry
Boris Johnson’s plan to quadruple the size of the U.K. offshore wind industry will require $58 billion of investment and careful management of what’s a tricky building process in some of the world’s roughest waters.
Green energy surge will see every home powered by wind farms – Johnson
Every home in the country will be powered by offshore wind within 10 years, Boris Johnson will tell the Conservative conference on Tuesday as he pledges a green industrial revolution that will create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Supply chain firm Renewable Parts breaks ground on new centre
Wind turbine renovation specialist Renewable Parts has officially broken ground on its new centre on the west coast of Scotland.
National Grid joins forces with TenneT to drive North Sea offshore wind growth
Green energy produced by UK and Dutch North Sea wind farms could soon be fed into both countries domestic systems as part of efforts to hit net zero carbon goals.
Trade bodies announce new partnership aimed at driving net-zero transition
A trio of trade bodies have announced a new partnership to help promote and drive the transition to a net zero economy.
Fugro begins work on £55m contract for Scottish Power Renewables
Fugro has begun the geophysical survey phase for a major offshore wind project as part of a £55 million site investigation contract.
Plans for ‘crucial’ Shetland renewable energy power link disputed by local campaigners
Plans for a giant power cable linking Shetland to the Scottish mainland are “crucial” to ensure security of the islands long-term energy supply, according to the firm behind the proposal.
Coronavirus predicted to hit China’s wind market by up to 50%
China's energy market could be badly hit as the coronavirus has halted production on the countries wind turbine installations, according to Wood MacKenzie (WoodMac).
UK lacking a tech grip
Ever heard of the International Energy Agency’s Technology Collaboration Programme? Possibly not. It doesn’t exactly hit the headlines.
Hypothermia, falls and electrocution – figures lay bare Scotland’s windfarm injuries
Hypothermia, falls from height and electrocution are among the injuries caused to Scotland’s windfarm workers over the last five years, according to new figures.
Fugro boosts revenues off back of oil and wind energy contracts
Growth in the oil and gas and renewables sectors saw Fugro report a boost to revenues for the first quarter of the year.