UK sets out renewable Africa hopes at summit
The UK has grand hopes to extend its links with Africa, particularly in the renewable space where there is clear scope for facilitating investments and supporting increased generation.
Renewables/Energy Transition
UAE eager to build bridges to Biden admin
The day before US President Joe Biden was inaugurated in Washington DC, Adnoc’s CEO was speaking in support of the ties that bind the two.
Westminster accused of playing party politics over sector deal after north-east SNP MPs request for meeting snubbed
The UK Government has been accused of playing party politics over the upcoming North Sea transition deal.
Strathclyde University announces new offshore renewables course
Technical and business professionals are being offered the chance to further develop their knowledge of the green energy market.
Equinor renewables boss to join Aker Solutions
The head of Equinor’s UK renewable operations has announced he is leaving the company after more than a decade.
Ørsted takes FID on its first renewable hydrogen project
Ørsted has taken a final investment decision (FID) on its first renewable hydrogen project, with plans to launch the facility later this year.
Renewables link-up out of this world for group
The group spearheading efforts to make the Granite City as famous for renewables as it is for oil and gas has teamed up with the European Space Agency (ESA) to explore technology transfer opportunities.
StoreDot launches first ever 5-minute charge lithium-ion battery samples
Israeli firm StoreDot has today announced the availability of the first generation of five-minute charge lithium-ion battery samples.
Clir wins Lake Turkana wind optimisation work
Lake Turkana Wind Power has contracted Clir Renewables to track the Kenyan power project’s performance and consider potential optimisation.
Aberdeen University launches UK’s first energy transition degree
Aberdeen University has today launched the UK’s first postgraduate degree in Energy Transition Systems and Technologies.
Belltree wins Angolan field analysis work
Edinburgh-based Belltree has won work to assist Angola’s oil industry regulator in assessing field performance.
Green power to the people
After a truly challenging 2020, hopefully 2021 will offer something to look forward to.
Semco Maritime to invest ‘tens of millions’ in renewables operations
Danish engineering and contracting firm Semco Maritime has announced plans to sharply enhance its renewables offerings in the coming years.
Bill Gates-Led fund raises another $1bn to invest in clean tech
Here’s more evidence the clean-tech boom is only getting bigger. Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the clean-tech venture capital fund led by Bill Gates, has raised $1 billion for a second round of investments after backing 45 startups with its first billion.
Global Energy Group ‘best positioned’ in UK to benefit from offshore renewables boom, says new CEO
Global Energy Group’s new group chief executive has described the firm as “probably the best positioned organisation in the whole of the UK” to make the most of the expansion in offshore renewables.
BP chief Bernard Looney and Sir Ian Wood on UK Government ‘Build Back Better’ Council
Sir Ian Wood and BP CEO Bernard Looney have been announced as members of the new UK Government "Build Back Better" Council.
Ørsted announces intention to bid in ScotWind leasing round
Ørsted has announced its intention to bid in the forthcoming ScotWind leasing round, which opened to applicants last week.
Total buys 20% stake in Indian solar developer from Adani
Total has bought 20% of solar developer Adani Green Energy (AGEL) from Adani Group, India’s leading infrastructure platform.
Global Energy Group appoints Tim Cornelius as new CEO
Global Energy Group has today announced the upcoming appointment of Tim Cornelius in the new role of group chief executive.
Abu Dhabi launches hydrogen plans, Siemens signs up
Adnoc, Mubadala Investment and ADQ have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on launching the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance.
Exclusive: Initiative launched to help north-east firms benefit from offshore wind boom
A new programme aimed at helping domestic supply chain firms benefit from Scotland’s burgeoning offshore wind sector could deliver significant employment opportunities for the north-east.
Report predicts surge of electric vehicles on Aberdeen roads
The number of electric vehicles on Aberdeen roads could surge 350-fold by 2050, according to a new report.
Applications window opens for major Scottish offshore wind leasing round
A major leasing round expected to generate more than £8 billion of investment in Scottish offshore wind projects opened to applicants today.
First of 100 turbines installed for Moray East wind farm
The first of 100 turbines has been installed for the huge Moray East wind farm off the north-east coast of Scotland.
London-listed renewables investor to buy stake in Scottish wind farm
A London-listed green energy infrastructure investor has struck a deal to buy 17.5% of the Beatrice wind farm off the coast of Scotland.