Chinese one step off top spot
CHINA'S grip on the wind turbine market is growing so fast that Sinovel has climbed to second place in the global manufacturers league table.
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Sun shines on Antarctic team
SUMMER sunlight 24-hours a day will help power a specialist Antarctic survey team's operations.
TechFest offers feast of fun
TECHFEST is hitting Aberdeen next week, offering a feast of science and technology for children young and old.
Expansion plans after cash injection
SCOTTISH company Dron and Dickson (D&D) plans to expand into the renewable energy market after receiving £6million of funding, according to reports.
Trump group vows to fight plans for £200m windfarm
PLANS have been tabled for a £200million windfarm off the coast of Aberdeen which could help turn the north-east into a global leader in the renewable energy industry.
Marine-power player to utilise Scots expertise
Marine-power firm Trident Energy is to be given a £220,000 grant by Scottish Enterprise (SE) to help it to develop technology to harness wave and tidal energy.
Infotechnics wins deal with Slovakian firm
Infotechnics, a provider of integrated software services to the oil and gas, power and utility industries, said yesterday it had won a £100,000 contract with Slovakian company Slovnaft.
MAC makes move into renewables
Aberdeen-based Maritime Assurance and Consulting (MAC) said yesterday it had moved into the renewables sector after winning a contract with wave-energy specialist AWS Ocean Energy.
Technip launch boosts north-east’s credentials in renewable energy
The north-east's renewables credentials were given a boost yesterday as engineering and construction group Technip launched its new offshore windpower division and signed an agreement with Iberdrola.
Price of renewable energy turning people off
NEARLY two-thirds of Scots are interested in switching to renewable energy - but consider cost a major barrier.
Energy forum attracts 10 new members
ABERDEEN Renewable Energy Group has attracted another 10 new members in two months.
Centrica reports profit dip as energy bills soar
Energy company Centrica reported a large drop in profits yesterday amid a continuing furore over rising electricity and gas bills.
North firm to continue with windfarm plan despite setback
A HIGHLAND marine energy firm aims to carry on with what is claimed to be one of the world's largest wave projects after losing the backing of German company RWE.
Woodfuel’s energy potential gets boost
THE expanding interest in renewable energy took another step this week with Inverurie-based Rural Development Initiatives being appointed to provide support for those interested in the use of wood as fuel.
Grid’s US cuts ‘on target’
NATIONAL Grid said its efficiency programme in the US was on target to save £122million by March.
Glendoe station due to restart generating early next year
Power utility Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) said yesterday that electricity production at the troubled Glendoe hydro station could restart in the first half of next year.
Scottish Power appoint new CPO
Scottish Power said yesterday it had appointed Keith Anderson as its new chief corporate officer.
Renewable energy investment growing
NEW research shows that growth in renewable energy generation capacity remains robust, despite continuing economic turmoil, cuts in incentives and subsidies and low natural gas prices.
Student to turn bridge concept into a reality
AN ENGINEERING student from Strathclyde University has developed an innovative gangway that could help save the offshore wind industry millions of pounds each year.
US solar capacity set to double
THE US has embarked on the largest building-based photovoltaics installation project yet.
Roman baths could float biofuel idea
ROMAN baths have a reputation for their restorative health properties, but could now be the key to unlocking commercial scale production of biofuel from algae.
Arctic wind turbine now in development
A FINNISH firm which brought wind turbines to the icy region better know for its tourism links to Father Christmas, now has its sights set on the Arctic.
SLP Engineering: back in business with a big future
AT ITS peak, SLP Engineering had 1,500 people working at its Lowestoft yard.
GE chooses next oil and gas chief
Dan Heintzelman, currently chief executive of GE Energy Services, has been named chief executive of GE Oil and Gas.
Young engineers land global award
BUDDING engineers from a Dundee high school have scooped a leading student design award for their work on a prototype remotely-operated vehicle.