Report – Scottish content in wind projects in rest of UK less than 1%
A new report has set out the distinct lack of Scottish content in wind developments in the rest of the UK.
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SSE Renewables charting new courses with Viking wind farm
“We need more Viking type projects, it's just difficult to find the space”, said Derek Hastings, SSE Renewables' head of onshore projects.
‘Concrete landmark’ reached for Viking onshore wind farm
SSE Renewables' Viking Energy Wind Farm has passed a new milestone with the pouring of concrete on the first wind turbine base.
ScotWind organisers face tough task to differentiate bids, says renewables expert
The organiser of ScotWind faces a selection headache as it tries to decide whether an offshore wind bid should be given the green light or not.
Sofia offshore wind farm launches hunt for potential suppliers to support construction
A major North Sea offshore wind farm is on the lookout for suppliers to provide a range of goods and services to support the project’s construction.
North Star Renewables secures £96m to build vessel fleet
North Star Renewables (NSR), of Aberdeen, is today announcing a £96 million funding package to support its vessel-building plans.
SSE Renewables boss expecting Viking wind farm to deliver near offshore levels of generation
A leading figure behind a major Scottish onshore wind farm says he expects the development to deliver “exceptional” levels of productivity.
Wood Thilsted – regulatory certainty a must for US offshore wind industry
As the United States finally gives the go-ahead for its first major offshore wind farm, regulatory certainty will be key to the success of the industry on the Eastern Seaboard, according to Wood Thilsted.
Substations for Orsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm set sail from Singapore
Sembcorp Marine has completed the fabrication of two topsides for Orsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm.
Photos: First jacket parts for NnG offshore wind farm arrive by sea in Fife
Harland and Wolff’s Methil yard has taken delivery of a “first sea cargo shipment” of parts for wind turbine jackets.
Vestas revises yearly outlook as it feels sting of rising commodity prices
Danish wind turbine giant Vestas Wind Systems has revised its outlook for the year as it feels the sting of rising commodity prices.
Turbine jackets for Scotland’s largest wind farm arrive in Cromarty Firth
SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies are celebrating the arrival of the first jacket superstructures for what will be Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm.
Offshore Wind Consultants appoints new managing director
London-headquartered Offshore Wind Consultants (OWC) has announced the appointment of a new managing director.
Hope on the horizon for Grimsby as new Orsted vessel arrives
Orsted’s new service operation vessel (SOV) has arrived in the Port of Grimsby as it prepares for life working on some of the world’s largest wind farms.
Siemens Gamesa to invest £186m in Humber blade manufacturing facility
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is to double the size of its Humber offshore wind turbine blade factory after securing government funding.
TotalEnergies eyes stake in giant North Sea wind farm
TotalEnergies SE is weighing taking a stake in what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, according to people familiar with the matter, as the French oil major continues to flex its green credentials.
Cromarty Firth simply ‘the best’ for offshore wind marshalling and assembly capacity
The Cromarty Firth has been named in a new study as the best location for a marshalling and assembly hub to support large-scale expansion of Scotland’s offshore wind industry.
SSE aims to double size of wind farm
SSE Renewables is seeking Scottish Government consent for an extension to the onshore Achany wind farm in Sutherland.
Ørsted completes largest onshore wind project to date on land held by Arsenal owner
Danish renewables giant Ørsted has completed its largest onshore wind farm to date on a ranch owned by Arsenal's largest shareholder.
Floating wind Salamander aims to provide stepping stone for green hydrogen Dolphyn off north-east coast
Energy firms behind ambitious plans to develop floating wind and green hydrogen projects off the north-east coast will work together to see if their schemes are an ideal match.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm reports 2020 profits of £16m
A prominent north-east offshore wind farm made millions of pounds last year in spite of the impact of Covid-19.
Subsea 7 to buy floating wind foundation developer Nautilus
Subsea 7 has struck a deal to buy a majority interest in Nautilus Floating Solutions, a developer of technology for the floating wind market based in Bilbao, Spain.
Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens team up for supply chain focussed ScotWind bid
Irish green energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Financial Services have joined forces to compete for acreage offshore Scotland.
Equinor to trial safe fishing within floating wind farm off coast of Aberdeenshire
Equinor has launched a study to better understand how fishers can safely operate around and within floating offshore wind farms.
Subsea 7 to bolster onshore workforce as tendering and engineering work ramps up
Subsea 7 has predicted "increased profitability" in the second half of 2021 and says a ramp-up in tendering activity has strengthened its long-term outlook.