UAE’s Masdar buys into £11bn UK wind farm
Masdar, the UAE state-owned renewables firm, has acquired a 49% stake in a major UK wind project in the North Sea.
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Energy minister opens new Edinburgh office for ScotWind developer
Scottish energy minister Gillian Martin officially opened a new Edinburgh HQ for floating wind venture partners Bluefloat Energy and Renantis.
Ardersier hires ex-Orsted exec to create ‘energy transition hub’ in Highlands
The Highland port of Ardersier has hired Neptune Infrastructure Associates, led by former Orsted exec Hamish Yates, to create an “energy transition hub”.
UK Government looks beyond price for ‘most impactful’ CfD round yet
The UK Government is consulting on so-called “sustainable industry rewards” for what it hopes to be its “most impactful” Contracts for Difference (CfD) offshore wind round yet.
‘Milestone’ moment for Moray West wind farm
Giant structures that have arrived at Port of Nigg mark a major milestone for the 882-MW Moray West offshore wind farm.
UAE uses COP28 to push Adnoc, Masdar agenda
The briefing pack on the various countries often reiterated one point. “There is no conflict between sustainable development of any country’s natural resources and its commitment to climate change.”
Controversial giant windfarm could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire
Towering turbines set for near Banchory could bring £150 million to Aberdeenshire, says developers as planning application submitted.
Forth Green Freeport to deliver £7bn as it targets offshore wind manufacturing
Bosses behind the Forth Green Freeport say the region will deliver £7bn of private and public funding over the next decade.
Continuum start-up moves closer to first wind turbine recycling facility in Denmark
Danish start-up will invest DKK 600 million towards a wind turbine recycling facility at the Port of Esbjerg.
Rovco completes survey work for Cenos floating offshore wind farm
Rovco has completed survey work for the planned Cenos floating offshore wind farm in the Central North Sea.
Huge Orsted UK wind park to benefit from Treasury tax relief
Orsted (CPH: ORSTED) will benefit from permanent tax breaks announced by UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in an effort to support the country’s business in the shift to clean energy.
Electricity Generator Levy: New UK renewables projects to be exempt
Meanwhile capital allowances on investments — a form of tax relief designed to ease upfront costs — will remain in place, in a boon to renewables developers.
Korea’s SeAH gets £367m financing for major UK wind factory
SeAH manufacturing plant in Teesside, the world’s largest of its type, will create 750 jobs.
JDR subsea cable manufacturing facility passes key construction milestones
The Northumberland facility will produce high and extra-high voltage subsea cables for the offshore wind sector.
Monitoring kicks off at Salamander wind site off Peterhead
The developers of a floating wind scheme off the northeast coast of Scotland have begun gathering wave, wind and weather data at the site.
First ever ScottishPower Renewables offshore wind apprentice graduates to permanent role
21-year-old Jovita Beeston takes on permanent role at East Anglian ONE wind farm after completing three-year apprenticeship.
Aberdeen’s OEG acquires Dutch subsea and topside services firm Bluestream Offshore
Aberdeen's OEG Energy Group makes fifth acquisition of 2023 as it continues renewables expansion push.
‘Strategic’ manufacturers to get billions of pounds in Treasury backing
Treasury will commit £960 million to a green industries growth accelerator plan covering carbon capture, hydrogen, nuclear energy and offshore wind
Aberdeen has ‘strong claim’ to get Labour’s GB Energy headquarters, Ed Miliband says
Labour's shadow climate secretary, visiting the north-east, said he wants the city to become the UK's 'clean energy capital'.
EODEX completes offshore unexploded munitions clearance at Moray West offshore wind farm
Aberdeen-headquartered munitions disposal firm EODEX UK has completed a "groundbreaking" clearance campaign at the site of the Moray West offshore wind farm.
Vestas hones in on Scotland for new wind turbine factory
“The North Sea is probably the most attractive area in the world for offshore wind,” Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen said.
UK Government ups price for offshore wind in next CfD auction
The UK government has increased the prices available for offshore wind in next year's Contracts for Difference auction round following disappointment.
‘Unfavourable’ weather hits wind power production at SSE
Energy company SSE (LON: SSE) doubled down on its outlook for the year even as poor weather conditions and delays to a wind farm hit power production at the company’s renewables arm.
Buchan Offshore Wind consortium completes site investigation for 1GW ScotWind project
The consortium behind the Buchan Offshore Wind project has completed its site investigations for its 1GW floating offshore wind farm in the Northeast of Scotland.
Scottish Government downgrades estimate of European offshore energy share
Ministers now say Scotland has around 10% of European Union offshore energy potential, down from previous claims of 25%