Vattenfall plans for Aberdeenshire wind farm challenged over wildcat conservation
Plans for a wind farm in Aberdeenshire are set to face legal action from a conservation group concerned about wildcat protection.
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Aberdeenshire resident of 40 years objects to 820 ft turbines
An Aberdeenshire resident that has stayed in the same home for 40 years has written a letter of complaint to those behind a local wind farm proposal.
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Gallery: Giant foundations on the move from Port of Nigg to £3bn Seagreen wind farm
The foundations of the SSE (LON: SSE) Seagreen project are set to begin their journey from the Port of Nigg to the wind farm off Angus.
TotalEnergies eyes stake in giant North Sea wind farm
TotalEnergies SE is weighing taking a stake in what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, according to people familiar with the matter, as the French oil major continues to flex its green credentials.
Ørsted completes largest onshore wind project to date on land held by Arsenal owner
Danish renewables giant Ørsted has completed its largest onshore wind farm to date on a ranch owned by Arsenal's largest shareholder.
Second jacket installed for huge HKZ North Sea wind farm
The second jacket for the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) wind farm has been installed in the North Sea.
Tech giant Amazon announces investment in ‘major’ Scottish offshore wind farm
Amazon is to invest in a “major” Scottish offshore wind farm as it ramps up efforts to decarbonise its operations.
Equinor and SSE reach financial close on Dogger Bank
Equinor and SSE have today announced financial close on the first two phases of the Dogger Bank wind farm project.
Dismay as third Skye wind farm gets go-ahead
A third wind farm in a small area of north-west Skye has been given the nod by Highland councillors, despite planners’ admission of a “significant adverse impact” on the setting.
Scottish firm awarded multi-million pound wind farm contract
A Scottish manufacturing firm has snapped up a multi-million pound contract to support construction work for a major North Sea wind farm.
Objections by Angus fishermen cause change of plans for £3bn offshore wind development
A group of Angus fisherman have caused a change of plans for a £3 billion offshore wind development.
Final platform to set off for Moray East wind farm
The final platform for the Moray East wind farm will set sail across the North Sea this weekend.
Concerns raised as rare eagle found injured near wind turbine in Lewis
An animal welfare charity rescued a rare sea eagle found with a head injury near a wind farm on moorland in Lewis.
Shetland firms encouraged to sign up for Open4Business Highlands and Islands online resource
Shetland firms interested in securing work on a major wind farm project are being encouraged to register on a website used by large companies to publicise tenders.
RJ McLeod scoops contract for 103-turbine wind farm
Scottish civil engineering firm RJ McLeod has been named as main contractor to build the 103-turbine Viking Wind Farm in Shetland.
East Anglia One wind farm completed after £2.5bn investment
The East Anglia One wind farm has been completed after a £2.5bllion investment.
Worker sustains burns and falls from height at Highland wind farm
An investigation has been launched after a maintenance worker was rushed to hospital with burn injuries and having “fallen from height” at a Highland wind farm.
UK Government delays go-ahead for two giant North Sea offshore wind projects
The UK Government has delayed the go-ahead for two giant offshore wind farms due to be built in the Southern North Sea.
Gaming industry provides Covid-19 solution for wind farm operations firm
A firm responsible for the site operations of several Highland and Grampian wind farms has revealed it used technology from the gaming industry to keep turbines spinning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Forestry firm defends land clearance for ‘controversial’ Caithness onshore wind farm
A Perthshire forestry firm has defended its decision to start clearing land to make way for a controversial Caithness wind farm.
Wind farm density fears
Almost two-thirds of the major wind farms currently proposed for Scotland are in the north of the country, new figures have revealed.
Campaigners claim village ‘under siege’ as fourth wind farm proposed
Campaigners against a proposed Sutherland wind farm development - the fourth within sight - fear their village is “under siege”.
Scotland’s biggest community-owned wind farm secures £8.5m
Scotland’s biggest community-owned wind farm has secured an £8.5 million refinancing deal from Lombard and Royal Bank of Scotland, guaranteeing its continued operation and contribution to other community projects.
Exclusive: Millions in wind farm funds go to north and north-east
The lion’s share of a multi-million community fund generated by a Scottish wind farm giant has been spent in the north and north-east, according to a new report.