Offshore wind will be ‘lynchpin’ of net zero, says new UK energy minister
The UK’s new energy minister has described offshore wind as the “lynchpin” in bringing emissions down to net zero.
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China offshore wind offers niche opportunities for Scottish players
China, which is on track to overtake the UK and become the world’s largest offshore wind market, offers niche opportunities for experienced Scottish companies.
Edinburgh firm develops ‘world’s first’ unmanned rescue vessel for use in offshore wind
Start-up Zelim has partnered with naval architect Chartwell Marine to deliver the "world's first" remotely operated rescue vessel for use in offshore wind.
SSE Renewables to combine two wind farms to create ‘super project’
SSE Renewables is to combine two of its proposed North Sea wind farms in order to create one “super project”.
Floating wind needs to ‘replicate’ Aberdeen oil and gas skillset, says renewables chief
Experience working in “harsh marine environments” means Aberdeen’s oil and gas industry acts as a good template for floating offshore wind.
Calls for UK to ‘raise the ambition’ for floating wind at opening of industry event
A renewables leader has called on the UK to ‘raise the ambition’ for floating wind during the opening of an industry event in Aberdeen.
Developers celebrate ‘milestone’ after final turbine installed at Moray East
Developers of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm are celebrating after the final turbine at the project was successfully installed.
Scottish energy secretary commits to more ScotWind rounds during current parliament
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for energy and net zero says plans are in the pipeline for more offshore leasing rounds over the course of the current parliament.
Floating wind proposals could create 3,900 green jobs in Scotland
Scotland could be in line for almost 4,000 green jobs if proposals for a floating offshore wind farm are rubber stamped.
Updated: Aker Offshore Wind promises ‘large early investment’ as part of planned 6GW north-east floating wind development
Ocean Winds (OW) and Aker Offshore Wind (AOW) have pledged to create thousands of high-skilled jobs in Scotland if they're given the green light to build what would be the UK’s largest floating offshore wind development off the north-east coast.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.