EDF Renewables to break ground on Scottish onshore wind farm next week
EDF Renewables will break ground next week on its new onshore wind farm in Scotland’s central belt.
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Renewables industry recognised at virtual Scottish Green Energy Awards
A project helping to alleviate fuel poverty in Orkney and a wildlife reserve in the Highlands were among the winners at Scottish Renewable’s flagship award ceremony.
Seven-figure investment to boost Port of Leith’s renewables offering
The Port of Leith is bolstering its renewables offering with a seven-figure investment to open up an "additional 25 hectares of land".
Scottish firm awarded multi-million pound wind farm contract
A Scottish manufacturing firm has snapped up a multi-million pound contract to support construction work for a major North Sea wind farm.
Scottish Government urged to be transparent over decision to remove BiFab support
The Economy Secretary is being urged to be transparent over the decision making process which led to the Scottish Government withdrawing its support for Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab).
Scots firms encouraged to partner with French counterparts for offshore wind projects
Scottish energy service firms are being encouraged to partner up with their counterparts in France in order to make inroads into its emerging offshore wind market.
Future of BiFab hangs in the balance as Scottish Government withdraws support
The future of Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) now hangs in the balance after the Scottish Government confirmed it has pulled support for the firm.
£3.5m North of Tyne programme seeks offshore innovators
A new £3.5m offshore innovation programme has been launched today, primarily targeting supply chain companies located in the North of Tyne area with opportunities to fund and support technology innovation in the offshore wind and subsea sectors.
Operations and maintenance building for Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm given green light
Plans to build a new operations and maintenance (O&M) building in Eyemouth to support a major offshore wind development have been given the green light.
Dorenell wind farm grants up for grabs
Moray communities have until the end of this month to apply for the first round of grants from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
One of the world’s largest offshore construction vessels arrives off the coast of Fife
One of the world’s largest offshore construction vessels has arrived off the coast of Fife.
Scottish North Sea wind farm to resume construction after Covid-19 stoppage
A £2 billion Scottish wind farm development is to resume construction after the project was halted following the coronavirus pandemic.
EDF Highland wind farm to redirect community cash towards Covid-19 response
A Highland onshore wind farm operated by EDF Renewables are set to redirect local community funding towards the coronavirus pandemic response.
Hundreds attend NnG wind event in Aberdeen
More than 450 members of the Scottish offshore wind supply attended an event held by EDF Renewables at Aberdeen FC’s Pittodrie Stadium yesterday.
Millions of trees felled to make way for north of Scotland wind farms
Almost seven million trees have been felled in the north of Scotland to make way for onshore wind farms since the year 2000, according to new figures.
MENA’s chance at hydrogen exports
The falling cost of renewables offers an opportunity for Middle East and North African states to shift to capitalise on the energy transition – and even export “green molecules” to the world.
EDF reports profit jump thanks to offloading stake in Scottish wind project
French energy firm EDF has announced a rise in operating profit in 2019 thanks, in part, to the sale of 50% of its Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Scottish offshore wind farm project.
NnG wind developers to host Aberdeen supply chain event
The Granite City is set to host a £1.8 billion Scottish wind farm project next month, as developers of the giant offshore venture hunt for local contractors.
Further jobs to go at BiFab as speculation mounts of delay to NnG project
Further jobs are set to go at Fife-based manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) as it emerged that a potential life-saving wind farm contract for the firm could be delayed.
EDF brings in ‘walking’ jack-up barge for North Sea wind survey work
French energy firm EDF Renewables has announced it has brought in a 'walking jack-up barge' to do North Sea survey work on its planned Neart Na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm.
BiFab yard to be mothballed despite firm cutting losses by £42m
Troubled Scottish manufacturer Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) will see its Arnish yard mothballed today despite accounts indicating the firm stemmed its haemorrhaging losses by over £42 million.
‘War of words’ as unions accuse Scottish Government of inaction over BiFab
A bitter war of words has broken out as two Scottish trade unions have accused the Scottish Government of inaction over jobs at troubled firm Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab).
BiFab workforce ‘concerned’ as NnG contract talks drag on
Anxious workers at Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) have been “left in the dark” over their future despite a job-saving contract announcement last month, according to a Scottish trade union.
Saipem ‘committed to working’ with local Scottish firms, North Sea boss says
Saipem is "committed to working" with local firms on a new giant Scottish wind project, its North Sea boss has said.
BiFab deal at £2bn Scottish wind farm could bring jobs to Arnish
A new wind farm deal for Burntisland Fabrication (BiFab) could bring a Christmas jobs boost to workers at its Arnish yard, according to a source close to the firm.