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.
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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.
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.
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.
SSE Renewables launches consultation on Seagreen grid connection plans
SSE Renewables has launched a consultation on the connection proposals for part of its major North Sea offshore wind development.
Lamprell plans to launch renewables business unit
A Middle Eastern firm chosen to build key infrastructure for Scottish offshore wind projects announced plans for a strategic reorganisation today.
Equinor and BP seal major North American offshore wind contract
Bosses at Equinor have heralded the firm’s latest contract win as a “game changer” for its North American operations.
Africa to miss low-carbon opportunity
Africa will not increase electricity access and limit carbon emissions, a new study has reported, undermining hopes for a potential “leapfrog” effect.
Offshore Wind Consultants appoints new Asia Pacific regional director
Wind engineering advisers Offshore Wind Consultants (OWC) has appointed Tom Whittle to its newly created role of Asia Pacific regional director.
Work on multi-million pound quay extension at Nigg to start in April
Work on a multi-million pound project to extend the quayside at Port of Nigg by more than 700ft will start in April, the facility’s owner, Global Energy Group, has said.
Tighter times for African carbon amid capital pressure
The next 10 years will be critical in determining Africa’s power path – and just how much more carbon the next billion people will emit.
European renewables firms announce intention to develop floating offshore wind in Scottish waters
Two of Europe's leading renewable energy developers have announced plans to team up in order to “unlock the potential” of floating offshore wind in Scotland.
Ørsted’s Hornsea Two development takes ‘significant’ step forward
Ørsted has ticked off a “major milestone” in the development of what will become the “world’s largest” offshore wind farm.
Siemens Gamesa signs Ethiopian wind contract
Siemens Gamesa has signed up for its first wind power project in Ethiopia with a commitment for 29 wind turbines.
Caithness wind farm exports energy to grid for first time
A wind farm in the northern Highlands recently hit a major milestone after it exported electricity to the National Gird for the first time.
Hornsea Three wind farm approval a ‘gamble’ with future of ‘globally important’ sea birds
The UK Government’s decision to green light plans for a major offshore wind farm has sparked concerns about the potential impact on sea birds.
Developers install 103rd and final jacket foundation for major Moray Firth wind farm
Developers behind a 100 turbine wind farm under construction in the Moray Firth are celebrating a major project milestone.
2020 a ‘massive year’ for floating offshore wind, says renewables expert
A leading renewable energy expert has heralded 2020 as having been a “massive year” for the development of floating offshore wind.
Study on helping SMEs win renewables work
A new report aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout Scotland win work on renewables projects around the world has been commissioned by the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (Sowec).
Equinor, Engie and Enel announce participation in wind turbine data sharing project
A wind turbine data-sharing program, which aims to enhance operational performance visibility in the renewables sector, has been launched.
GE Renewable Energy snaps up turbine supply contract for Dogger Bank C, announces plans to scale up Haliade-X model
GE Renewable Energy has been selected as the preferred turbine supplier for the third phase of the huge Dogger Bank offshore wind farm.
Japan plans huge offshore wind expansion to hit climate goal
Japan will aim to more than quadruple offshore wind generation capacity in the decade to 2040 under plans to meet its mid-century emissions reduction target.
SSE Renewables spends £4.53m on Viking wind farm with Shetland suppliers
Shetland suppliers have benefitted from almost £5 million resulting from the development of a huge onshore wind farm on the island.
Fred Olsen Renewables gets consent for Paul’s Hill II wind farm in Moray
Fred Olsen Renewables application to develop Paul’s Hill II wind farm in Moray has been approved by Scottish ministers.
BiFab administrator seeks buyer as it rules out immediate redundancies
The administrator appointed to Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) has said no redundancies are planned at this stage.