Green energy sector ‘confident’
RENEWABLE-ENERGY firms in the north-east are confident about their prospects and ready to grow, a survey of the industry has revealed.
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Windpower opportunities highlighted
THE European offshore wind market could offer huge opportunities to firms in the UK but issues over financing will dictate how fast it takes off, an event in Aberdeen was told last night.
Mainstream signs lease for windfarm
GLOBAL renewable-energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power yesterday announced the signing of an agreement for lease with the Crown Estate for its 450-megawatt Neart na Gaoithe project.
Wind turbines would be visible from Scotland’s ‘iconic spots’
A CONSULTANT for the Cairngorm National Park Authority told the Dava Moor windfarms inquiry yesterday that turbines would be visible from some of the most "iconic and sensitive" high ground in Scotland.
Watchdog steps up its probe into high cost of energy
ENERGY regulator Ofgem has stepped up its investigation into the big six energy suppliers by appointing a specialist team of accountants to investigate how they calculate their profits.
Company puts its energies into Scots expansion
ENERGY service group 3Sun is looking to expand its Scottish and European operations after opening offices in Aberdeenshire and Norway.
Going public on giant turbines plan
PLANS for a controversial £200million windfarm off the coast of Aberdeen will come under public scrutiny later this month.
Energy-from-waste firms ‘deserve more incentives’
MORE should be done to allow businesses specialising in creating energy from waste to contribute to meeting Scotland's low-carbon targets, according to a European legal expert on the sector.
Grid-connected tidal-turbine first for Scotland
SCOTLAND'S first grid-connected, commercial-scale tidal turbine, has been installed off Orkney.
Community have say on turbine profits
RESIDENTS living near a community wind turbine in Aberdeenshire are being urged to have their say on how profits will be used.
Windfarm blades have arrived
HUGE turbine blades for a north-east windfarm project arrived at Aberdeen harbour yesterday.
Trump tilts at ‘turbine threat’
BILLIONAIRE Donald Trump claimed last night that Scotland's coastline will be "forever ruined" if a £200million windfarm is built next to his north-east golf resort.
Atlantis connected
SCOTLAND'S first grid-connected, commercial-scale tidal turbine has been installed off Orkney.
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.
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.