Solar outperforms wind on global scale, Fitch says
Solar power is consistently outperforming wind on a global scale, according to Fitch Ratings.
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Shell mulls joint swoop for Scottish windfarm owner
Energy giant Shell has confirmed that it is considering the joint takeover of a Dutch firm who own a clutch of Scottish windfarms.
Wind farm plan sparks fear over landscape effect
Concerns have been raised over the detrimental impact increasing numbers of wind farms could have on the Moray landscape.
New UK record for wind power generation
Wind power generation hit a new record for Britain this week as renewables play an increasing role in the energy mix, figures show.
SSE expects Beatrice to bloom in Spring 2019
Perth utility giant SSE has said it expects to complete the giant Beatrice offshore wind farm in the Spring after it powered up its onshore Stronelairg array.
Exxon to use wind, solar power to produce crude oil in Texas
Exxon Mobil Corp. will use renewable energy to produce oil in West Texas.
Change in the wind: Venture capital revisits clean energy
Venture capital interest in clean energy technologies is again on the rise, after important shifts in direction have created promising opportunities.
SSE admits Npower deal may fall apart
Energy giant SSE has admitted there is "some uncertainty" that its merger with rival npower will go ahead after the pair delayed the tie-up due to the incoming cap on default tariff prices.
Subsea 7 wins Yunlin cable lay contract
Seaway Offshore Cables, part of Subsea 7, has won a contract worth a £115-230 million for the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm project.
From Google to Facebook, big data is driving green energy shift
Dozens of wind turbines each standing 260 feet tall spin in the breeze on the plains of Oklahoma, feeding electricity for a Google data center about 180 miles away.
£1bn savings target for offshore wind system
A Kinross-based firm is developing a new system to access offshore wind turbine blades which could save the European renewables industry more than £1 billion a year.
Villagers fear ring of steel if planned wind farm gets go-ahead
Giving the green light to a new commercial wind farm north of Lybster would leave villagers feeling encircled by steel towers, it was claimed yesterday.
Caithness village ‘won’t be encircled’ by wind turbines
The prospective developer of a large wind farm yesterday denied its plans would leave a Caithness village beset on all sides by turbines.
California aims for 100% ‘total’ renewable energy by 2045
California aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045, making it the largest economy committing to total renewables
Wood sells Italian wind farm stake for £21m
Energy service giant Wood will sell its 50% interest in the Voreas S.r.l wind farm joint venture in Italy for about £21m.
Irish Government sanctions renewable energy auctions
The Irish Government last night announced that it had received cabinet approval for a new renewable energy project, similar to the UK's Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions.
Sweden to reach renewables target 12 years early on wind surge
Swedish utilities and power generators have already installed so many wind turbines that the Nordic nation is on course to reach its 2030 renewable energy target late this year.
Highland film industry manager says turbines could threaten the future of the industry
A north film industry manager claims building more wind farms in scenic parts of the Highlands could threaten the future of film and television production in the region. Robert McClymont, who runs his own film production services business in Kinlochleven, said it is vital that both the film and wind power industries work together to ensure the most picturesque areas are avoided.
Queen makes millions from UK offshore wind farms
Leasing the seabed to offshore wind developers was the most profitable business last year for The Crown Estate Ltd., the company that generates income for Queen Elizabeth II.
Energy firm’s new Highland wind farm plan to be revealed
Coriolis Energy is to unveil plans for a new Highland wind farm at two public events next week.
Wind vs nuclear: low carbon allies or competitors?
According to a recent report by Imperial College London, Britain’s windfarms provided more electricity than its nuclear power stations in the first quarter of 2018. This was reported in the news as the first time wind had overtaken nuclear over a three month period.
After averting ‘green bloodbath,’ Nordic wind profit is rising
About a year ago, the Nordic region’s biggest lender warned of a “green bloodbath” among wind companies. Now, developers are discussing new investments rather than potential bankruptcies.
New plans for leasing seabed for wind projects
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has unveiled proposals to lease seabed to encourage a new generation of offshore wind projects in Scotland’s waters.
Wind turbine contribution powers up
Wind turbines in Scotland provided a 44% increase in power to the National Grid during the first quarter of 2018, compared to the same period last year, environmental groups have said.
US pushes ahead on offshore wind in Atlantic
The Trump administration is pushing ahead on getting wind turbines built off the Atlantic coastline, as interest from developers continues to heat up.