Highland windfarm schemes rejected by Scottish Government
Ministers have refused to give consent to two proposed wind farms in the Highlands as they would have a “significant and unacceptable” impact on landscape.
Renewables/Energy Transition
AFC Energy signs deal with manufacturer for fuel cell development
AFC Energy has lined up a deal with a global manufacturing partner for the international procurement and manufacture of its leading alkaline fuel cell systems.
APR Energy extends Myanmar deal
APR Energy has extended its 102MW project in Myanmar through next year.
Southern Ute Indian tribe draws up plans for solar plant
The Southern Ute Indian tribe has struck a deal to build a solar plant powerful enough to support 10 tribal buildings on its Colorado reservation.
Mytrah adds to wind turbine portfolio
Mytrah Energy has commissioned an extra nine turbines at its Bhesada project in India, bringing the total additional capacity added in 2015 to 50.2 MW and taking its operating wind portfolio to 578 MW.
Apple strikes renewable deal
Apple has confirmed its expanding operations in Singapore will be powered by solar energy as it zeroes in on its 100% renewable target.
Coal in “three way cage fight” with renewables and natural gas
Here’s how bad US coal has it these days - the region that has for years burned the most coal also happens to be the windiest.
Ewing calls for end to uncertainty over renewable heat incentives
The uncertainty surrounding Renewables Heat Incentives for Scottish businesses has gone on too long, according to Scottish Energy Minister Fegus Ewing
UK Minister says it’s time to kick start solar revolution in Ghana
UK Minister of State for International Development, Grant Shapps, has told Ghanaians it is time to kick-start a solar power revolution in the African country.
Carbon content of electricity generation falls to record low in Ireland
The carbon content of electricity generation in Ireland fell to a record low last year, according to new figures by the (SEAI) Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Renewable electricity help the country avoid 2.6million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2014 and is now one of the single biggest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions reduction in Ireland. The body said without renewables, power generation emissions would have been around 23% higher.
Renewable Energy Generation nearing completion on potential takeover
Renewable Energy Generation Limited said it expects to receive a formal takeover offer soon.
Peterhead power station back in service
Peterhead power station in Aberdeenshire has returned to service following the completion of major upgrade work.
Climate Change Levy has impact on Infinis Energy revenues
Infinis Energy said its revenue was down this year to £102.7million compared with 2014. The renewables company said its EBITDA was also lower at £56.5million compared with £58.3million the year previously. Infinis said its revenue had also been adversely affected by a £3.1million reduction in the company’s estimate of ROC recycle income previously accrued in the last financial year.
Aberdeen Asset Management boosts its power from solar energy
Aberdeen Asset Management has completed the installation of 1,000 solar panels on an investment property it owns in North London. The Aberdeen investment firm said the installation at the materials recycling facility (MRF) will provide an estimated 225,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity to tenant Biffa Waste Services, saving around 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually.
Green Investment Bank legislation could be required, peers told
New laws could be required to ensure the Green Investment Bank continues investing in renewable projects when it is privatised, a Government minister has suggested. Cabinet Office Minister Lord Bridges said he recognised concerns that the state-owned bank could be broken up or used to fund other non-green projects once it is privatised under Business Secretary Sajid Javid’s plans. The proposal has been controversial and Liberal Democrat peers warned there was no requirement that it continues its so far successful mission to boost renewable projects once it is sold off.
Scottish Government could miss key green energy target
The Scottish Government will miss a key green energy target if proposed wind power projects fail to attract enough investment, renewables leaders have said. Industry body Scottish Renewables estimated that without further support for offshore and onshore wind farms, the country would generate the equivalent of 87% of electricity demand from environmentally friendly sources by 2020. That is short of the target set by ministers of providing the equivalent of 100% of demand from renewables by this date.
UK offshore wind players meet to focus on future
The benefits of offshore windfarms to the UK economy will be highlighted at an event next week.
UK Does not have ‘right policies’ to meet renewable energy targets
The UK does not have the “right policies” to meet legal renewable energy targets, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd has admitted.
Greenpeace figures suggest record fall for global coal consumption
Global use of coal is heading for its biggest fall in history this year, an analysis by green campaigners suggests.
Community solar project aims to beat Government tax relief deadline
A new solar farm could provide clean power to more than 1,300 homes - if it beats the Government's tax relief deadline at the end of the month.
Raggnar boosts product offering after inking new distribution deals
An Aberdeenshire renewable energy firm Raggnar has vowed to deliver savings on electricity for households and businesses after inking a new distribution deal. Since it was set up almost three years ago, Raggnar has installed biomass boilers across the UK. The Insch-based firm will now be able to provide not just green heat, but also electricity and industrial cooling systems under the new deals.
Enbridge joins Rampion offshore wind project
Enbridge has joined the Rampion offshore wind project by acquiring a 24.9% interest, becoming one of three shareholders in the plans. E.ON will remain as the controlling shareholder with a 50.1% interest while GIB (Green Investment Bank) will continue to hold a 25% stake. Adrian Scholtz, head of renewables at KPMG and lead advisor on the deal, said it highlighted a “growing global appetite” for offshore win.
Northern Ireland secures £47million investment from Green Investment Bank
Northern Ireland has secured £47million of funding from the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) for an energy from waste facility. It will be the largest project of its kind to be financed in the country and will have the capacity to generate enough power for 14,500 homes. Around 250 construction jobs will also be created in around 20 operations.
Orkney’s wind turbine scheme gets underway
The first phase of Orkney’s new fully funded community wind turbine scheme is expected to go live later this month. Farmers and landowners at 20 properties are set to benefit from discounted electricity for at least two decades as a result. Hamsin Wind is aiming to install over 60 single onshore wind turbines at residential and commercial sites across Orkney by the end of 2015 and is actively seeking applications from interested parties.
Statoil’s floating wind turbines to power the world with clean energy, starting with Scotland
Statoil said yesterday the groundbreaking renewable technology it is bringing to Scotland has the potential to supply the entire world with clean energy. It comes a day after the Scottish Government approved the Norwegian energy giant’s £180million plan to install the world’s first floating wind farm off the coast of Aberdeenshire. Statoil said the technology boasts a number of practical and environmental advantages over fixed turbine wind farms.