Nicola Sturgeon to officially open Aberdeen offshore wind farm
An offshore wind farm that faced opposition from Donald Trump is to be officially opened by Scotland's First Minister.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm
WATCH: Aberdeen renewables group discusses wind project on eve of opening
Watch as the five members of the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) who conceived the idea of the Aberdeen bay wind development, or European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, outline the role they played.
Eric Trump brands Aberdeen bay wind farm development ‘irrelevant’
Donald Trump’s son Eric seems to have accepted the controversial wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen that his father fought hard to stop.
New tech to be tested at Aberdeen bay wind farm
Vattenfall and UK offshore wind research group ORE Catapult have announced a collaboration to allow cost reduction and safety testing at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC).
The answer is blowing in the wind
It is with some satisfaction that, over the past few weeks, I’ve been watching the installation of the 11 large turbines that comprise the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, which is owned 100% by the Swedish energy utility Vattenfall.
North-east wind farm community cash plans to kick-off in August, says Vattenfall
A north-east community benefit scheme set up by wind farm developer Vattenfall is to get off the ground in August, the firm said yesterday.
New wind farm can be game-changer for Aberdeen, project boss says
The boss of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm has said that he believes the development could ‘change the history’ of the city.
WATCH: Aberdeen Bay wind farm up close
A camera crew has shot footage of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm from a boat.
Final turbine installed at Aberdeen Bay wind farm
The last of the 11 turbines for a major wind farm project off the coast of Aberdeen has been installed.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm to hire ‘up to 20’ full-time staff once finished
The director of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project has said the development will look to take on up to 20 full-time workers to operate and maintain the site once completed.
Scotland must ‘capture the economic benefits’ of renewable energy, says Sturgeon
While outlining the Scottish Government planned £54.5 million fund to tackle fuel poverty, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said today that Scotland needs to "capture the economic benefits" that renewable energy offers.
Aberdeen still energy powerhouse as renewables combine with oil and gas to buoy hopes for the future
This week the first minister began her visit to China by discussing trade deals and witnessing the agreement between Aberdeen-based Triton Marine & Engineering Consultants and China Offshore Oil Engineering Corporation (COOEC) being signed.
WATCH: Dolphins investigate Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm
A pod of Dolphins decided to investigate the new suction bucket jacket foundations of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm today.
WATCH: Time-lapse of first Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm turbine installation
Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project yesterday announced the installation of the first turbine tower at the site.
Vattenfall claims hat-trick of industry firsts at Aberdeen offshore wind farm
With the first turbine installed at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm yesterday, developer Vattenfall is claiming a number of renewable energy industry firsts.
WATCH: First turbine tower at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm installed
Vattenfall's Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project manager, Adam Ezzamel, announced this morning that the first turbine tower is about to be installed at the site.
Trump-opposed Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm connected to grid
An offshore wind farm which will have the world’s most powerful turbines has been connected to the National Grid.
WATCH: Incredible shots of crane vessel lifting turbine foundations
Amazing footage has emerged of a crane vessel lifting foundations for the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project.
WATCH: Vattenfall engineer explains Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm installation
Installation engineer for the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm development, Alistair Leighton, explains the journey taken by the suction bucket jackets from yard to installation within Aberdeen Bay.
Updated: First foundation being installed on Aberdeen Bay wind farm
The giant Asian Hercules crane vessel has been pictured installing the first turbine foundation for Vattenfall's Aberdeen Bay wind farm.
Asian Hercules arrives for Aberdeen wind farm foundation delivery after delay
The giant Asian Hercules III has been spotted coming into Peterhead Port today to wait for the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm foundations after their arrival was delayed by 'the beast from the east'.
Vattenfall’s Aberdeen wind farm brings in nearly 100 Scottish contracts
Nearly 100 Scottish contracts have been awarded as part of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) project off the north-east coast.
World’s tallest turbines to grace Aberdeen bay wind farm
Vattenfall, developer of the Aberdeen bay wind farm, confirmed at a public consultation yesterday that the project will boast the world’s tallest and most powerful turbines upon completion.
Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm to produce electricity come summer
Vattenfall has confirmed that Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm is on schedule to be commissioned and producing electricity by summer 2018.
Carbon capture seen competitive with offshore wind in UK
The U.K. could build facilities to capture and bury carbon pollution under the sea at a similar price to offshore wind farms and nuclear plants, a government adviser will say Monday, setting out options for tackling climate change.