Aker Ice cracks Arctic offshore windfarm vessel challenge
In June 2021, Team Renewable Arctic Finland launched a research call based on the need for ice research to better understand the sea ice loads affecting offshore wind farms.
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Industry trade body anticipate major announcement to complete investment hat trick at energy conference
The East of England Energy Group’s (EEEGR) SNS 2022 Energy Integrated in the East event will launch later this month on the 25th May, the same day the planning decision for Sizewell C is expected.
Time to wind down? End of life options for the UK’s ageing wind farms
By 2030 half of all UK wind farms will be over 20 years old. Not only will the wind turbines have reached the end of their design life after 20 years, but the projects' leases, planning permission and other contracts will have been structured around this 20 year period.
Application made for Orkney wind farm on uninhabited island
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has handed in its planning application for a six-turbine wind farm on the uninhabited island of Faray.
More than 500 safety incidents reported for UK onshore wind farms in 2020
More than 500 incidents were reported for onshore wind farms in the UK in 2020, according to an inaugural safety report.
Reuters Events: Wind Operations Europe 2021
The European wind market is dynamic: offshore wind is dominating new build-out, onshore assets are changing ownership hands frequently and over 34,000 turbines are at least 15 years old, quickly approaching original life expectancy.
Scottish renewables supply chain firm in the running to win prestigious award
A Scottish green energy supply chain firm is in contention to win a prestigious climate change award for its efforts to promote a circular economy.
UK leads £37billion of Europe wind investment in 2020
Europe ploughed more than £37billion (€43bn) of investment into new wind farm projects in 2020, led by the UK, according to analysis.
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.
First of three offshore substation platforms installed at Moray East
Engineers have successfully installed the first offshore electrical infrastructure at Moray East, one of the largest offshore wind developments in Scotland.
Innovative scarecrow system deployed to battle issue of seabird droppings offshore
An innovative scarecrow system could help tackle the foul issue of seabird droppings on offshore wind farms and platforms.
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.
Inventor of wind turbine is trying to harness unlimited power
The turbine inventor Henrik Stiesdal is small in the shadows of gigantic curves of steel, watching workers weld towers that will be rooted to the seabed. This factory in the Danish countryside has churned out thousands of masts for wind turbines whose blades can stretch more than 500 feet. It’s an important contribution to a global wind revolution that’s supplying electricity to millions of homes worldwide.
Wind turbines blueprint is branded ‘meaningless’
Scottish Government officials have been accused of “riding roughshod” over recommendations from Moray Council planners about where wind turbines could be built in the region.
Dutch hydrogen ambition hinges on subsidies
The Netherlands wants to become a leader in green hydrogen production, but projects will require subsidies and more private investors to get off the ground.
Architects with renewables track record expanding in Highlands
An Inverness firm of architects is expanding across the Highlands.
Scot Gov wind farm appeals interventions ‘risk to democracy’, MSP claims
The Scottish Government’s influence over rural planning issues has been attacked after a local decision to reject two Orkney wind farms was overturned in Edinburgh.
Community cash for hosting wind farms branded ‘inconsistent’ by MSPs
Communities are often being left with just the “crumbs off the table” if they do not strike a hard bargain to host windfarms, MSPs warned yesterday.
Seagulls may be fitted with “bird backpacks” to examine relationship with wind turbines
Miniature “bird backpacks” or tiny tracking tags on tail feathers could help reveal how wild birds move around offshore wind farms.
N-Sea opens German base to keep up with ‘exponential’ renewables growth
Dutch subsea services provider N-Sea has opened a new office in Germany to help it keep up with the "exponential" growth rate of the country's renewables market.
Exclusive: Scottish onshore wind farms costing millions in constraint payments
Many of Scotland's biggest onshore wind farms are being paid tens of millions of pounds for producing virtually no energy at certain times.
Subside free wind farms risk ruining industry reputation, warn executives
Energy companies that stunned the world by offering to build wind farms with no subsidy may ruin the industry’s reputation by never actually delivering on their promises.
Scottish Land Court to settle windfarm dispute
A storm is brewing in the Western Isles as a war over the rights to a lucrative windfarm begins at the Scottish Land Court tomorrow.
Windfarms ‘will drive visitors away from Scotland’
New research by a conservation charity has highlighted the potential tourism risks posed by industrial development encroaching on Scotland’s scenic landscapes.
Conservationists launch campaign to protect Scottish wildlife from wind farms
Conservationists have launched a new campaign calling for statutory protection for wilderness areas in Scotland.