F4OR to support firms in highlands and islands to break into offshore renewables
Businesses across Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney have the chance to enter a development programme to set them up for work in offshore renewable energy.
ORE Catapult
Crown Estate Scotland to survey state of tidal and wave projects
Crown Estate Scotland will seek input from tidal and wave developers this month as it considers how to structure future leasing opportunities.
Fit like? North-east firms top list for ‘gold standard’ of renewables supply chain
Businesses from across north and north-east Scotland top a list of supply chain companies certified by the “Fit 4 Offshore Renewables” supply chain programme.
Not a lot, nowhere, never.
The IPPR (Institute for Public Policy Research) issued a statement recently accusing the UK Government of “neglecting green investment and risking the country’s position in the global race to develop and deploy green technologies.”
Time to move forward with confidence to deliver on the potential of ScotWind
It is now over a year since the ScotWind leasing process created the opportunity for an additional 27.6GW of offshore wind in Scottish waters. Of the 20 projects that came through the application process, 14 are set to use floating wind turbines, positioning Scotland as a world leader in this technology. Whilst the scale of the result was eye catching, the accompanying Scottish supply chain commitments of over £28bn was perhaps the most significant result.
Fit For Offshore Renewables programme opens to applicants
North-east firms wanting to break into offshore renewables are being invited to take part in a new round of a successful programme.
Big developments ahead for the UK offshore wind sector
As 2022 draws to a close, the offshore wind sector in the UK stands at a hugely important inflection point, as we both acknowledge the remarkable story of success we’ve seen, but also consider the innovative solutions needed if we are to meet the challenges ahead.
‘Very poor quality’ decommissioning plans for UK offshore wind
Over 3.5GW of global offshore wind capacity will reach the end of operational life by 2035 if no other action is taken.
Almost 40 North Sea assets, suitable for electrification, identified by NZTC
As many as 40 North Sea assets have been pinpointed as a good fit for electrification, an industry conference heard on Thursday.
Nearly half of UK offshore wind capacity owned by foreign governments
Nearly half of UK offshore wind capacity is controlled by state-owned or majority state-owned foreign entities, according to a new report.
PD&MS wins three-year deal to support Vattenfall offshore wind farms
PD&MS Group has secured a three-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract with Vattenfall, supporting the developer’s offshore wind portfolio across the UK and Europe.
ORE Catapult and National Robotarium partner on £9.6m offshore robotics project
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and the National Robotarium have partnered up to deliver a project aimed at scaling and commercialising offshore robotics.
Latest trials find BladeBUG robot halves the time it takes to inspect turbine blades
An ingenious robotic solution could halve the time it takes wind farm operators to inspect turbine blades.
ITC invests in £1m Aberdeenshire expansion to meet increased demand
An Aberdeenshire-based hydraulic equipment firm has invested over £1million to establish a new workshop in order to meet growing demand in the energy sector, both renewables and oil and gas.
A ‘new era’ for offshore wind – industry reacts to ScotWind results
Scotland’s renewables industry has been reacting to the results of the much anticipated, £700 million ScotWind leasing round.
ScotWind bids show floating wind is more than a ‘passing interest’
A renewables expert believes the scale of interest in developing floating offshore wind in Scotland proves that the technology is more than a passing fancy.
Let’s have some real ambition, please
Building an additional 10GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 is an important piece of the jigsaw puzzle that makes up Scotland’s plans to try to reach Net Zero. ScotWind will be ground-breaking both in terms of size and opportunity.
Gigawaters #3: Talking tech and inspiring innovation
The third instalment of Energy Voice’s Gigawaters podcast explores the futuristic technology that will support Scotland’s offshore wind sector, as guests talk artificial intelligence and robotics, and the innovative companies and individuals hoping to bring them to the market.
ORE Catapult announces new chairman
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced the appointment of a new chairman.
Offshore wind supply chain to benefit from £3.5m, winners of last funding round announced
Offshore wind supply chain companies are being encouraged to bid for a share of £3.5 million in funding.
Will new roadmap deliver harmony between fishing and floating wind?
The fishing and offshore wind industries are not obvious bedfellows but it is hoped a new roadmap will pave the way for a harmonious relationship.
DfT, ORE Catapult aim for zero-emission offshore wind vessels by 2025
‘Operation Zero’ bid to accelerate the decarbonisation of North Sea operations and maintenance (O&M) vessels could generate more than £4 billion for UK firms.
Report – global energy robotics market to be worth more than £8bn by 2050
The global robotics market in the energy sector is expected to be worth more than £8 billion by 2050, according to a new report.
Cross-sector approach vital to wind turbine blade recycling, report finds
A cross-sector approach to wind turbine blade recycling could lead to the UK becoming a global leader in the field.
Crown Estate launches forum to tackle CCUS, offshore wind space conundrum
A new group has been launched in order to unlock co-location opportunities for offshore wind and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS).