Vattenfall proposes 16 turbine extension in Aberdeenshire’s windfarm alley
Swedish energy company Vattenfall is proposing to expand a renewables development in Aberdeenshire's 'windfarm alley'.
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German firm gets green light for 1.8billion euro windfarm
German energy firm EnBW has been given the greenlight for a 1.8 billion euro windfarm development in the North Sea.
BP mulls wind turbine upgrades to compete with gas
BP is weighing plans to update as many as 200 of its U.S. wind turbines with newer, higher-capacity equipment, a move that would represent the company’s biggest investment in renewable energy since its last wind farm came online in 2012.
Paul Wheelhouse: No rest in renewables dream
In recent years, Scotland has been building a reputation as world-leaders in renewable energy production. The Scottish Government’s adoption of policies to build clean, green energy technologies and infrastructure was a bold step, but the fact we are not only meeting our targets, but exceeding them, shows it was the right thing to do.
Wind boost for EU grid amid claims of a lack of long-term renewables support
Renewables accounted for almost 90 per cent of new power added to Europe's electricity grids last year - but industry experts claim that green schemes are facing a lack of long term support.
New York gives green-light to largest US offshore windfarm
A plan for the US's largest offshore windfarm to sit off the coast of New York has been given the go-ahead.
Innogy sees no reason to scrap plans to enter US market on Trump election
Innogy said it sees no reason to scrap plans to enter the US onshore wind market.
DeepOcean secures 150 UK jobs with windfarm contract
A fabrication and installation contract for a planned £2.5billion pounds windfarm will safeguard up to 150 UK based jobs.
Conservationists hail “spectacular” Scottish wind power records
Scotland set two new wind power records over Christmas, according to figures released today by a conservation body.
Conservation group urges rejection of windfarm plan
The head of policy at the John Muir Trust has urged north councillors to reject revised proposals for a 24-turbine windfarm in Caithness next week.
UK goes ‘green’ for Christmas as two-fifths of electricity comes from renewables
The UK experienced a “green” Christmas this year, with more than two-fifths of electricity coming from renewables, figures suggest.
Opinion: Dear Mr Cresswell
I would like to address some of the concerns expressed in the Energy Voice opinion piece ‘SR crows about renewables supply chain performance overseas – I beg to differ‘, December 13th.
Scotland’s ‘renewable energy expertise’ in demand worldwide, says new research
Scotland’s “expertise in renewable energy” is in demand around the world, with businesses working in more than 40 countries, according to new research.
Wind power ‘key’ to curbing greenhouse emissions from coal and gas, study shows
Wind power plays a “key” role in curbing greenhouse emissions from other energy sources such as coal and gas, a new study has shown.
Ecotricity ends plans for 16 wind turbines in Scottish Borders
Plans to build 16 wind turbines in the Scottish Borders have been withdrawn by developers.
Dong Energy to quit its oil and gas business
Dong Energy said it plans to quit its oil and gas business to focus on offshore wind power.
Dong Energy earnings increase, surge in wind power demand
Dong Energy said earnings increased by 7% in its third quarter results driven by a 19% increase in wind power.
Wind-based electricity figures ‘good news in battle to address climate change’
Wind turbines in Scotland provided enough electricity to supply the average needs of almost all Scotland’s homes last month, according to a report.
Iran working on laws to spur renewable energy investments
Iran is working on regulations to attract investment in renewable energy, according to Elham Aminzadeh, adviser to President Hassan Rouhani, as the nation considers solar, wind and hydro power as ways to diversify from regular crude-based fuel.
Dutch firms unite to blow open subsea bomb detection market for wind farms
Two Dutch companies have joined forces to help wind farm developers defuse problems with unexploded bombs.
Windfarm project gets planning permission despite objections of councils
Ministers have granted planning permission for a 19-turbine wind farm in the south of Scotland despite a local council claiming it would “unacceptably harm” the landscape.
Scottish windfarm breaches ‘wild land map’
The Scottish Government has given the go-ahead to the first windfarm to breach the boundaries of its own wild land map, it has emerged.
UK now the world’s largest offshore wind market
The UK is now the world's largest offshore wind market accounting for more than 40% of the installed capacity, according to new research.
Onshore work starts for £300million windfarm off Aberdeenshire coast
The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) said it will start onshore substation works for its £300million Aberdeen windfarm.
North-east residents call for re-think of wind farm as “flaw” in planning process expose
North-east residents want work on a controversial windfarm halted – because two councillors breached their code of conduct when they backed it.