Shell and Total join UK floating offshore wind syndicate
North Sea oil giants Shell and Total have joined a UK floating offshore wind consortium created to drive forward the technology.
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Aberdeen firms part of deal to develop renewable energy technologies in China
North-east firms are among a group of UK energy companies who yesterday agreed a deal to develop and provide renewable energy technologies, services and research in China.
Southern sector success setting a new standard
The success of the southern North Sea’s offshore wind sector not only makes it an interesting hotbed of renewable energy activity in the UK, it also points toward the future developments of the sector and how it is helping some forgotten coastal communities engineer a brighter future for themselves.
Five key trends for offshore wind in 2020
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's energy analyst Tom Quinn has identified five key trends that he predicts will take off in 2020 in the world of offshore renewable energy.
UK offshore wind manufacturing firms cost £40m more than foreign alternative – report
Offshore wind jackets manufactured by UK firms costs around £40 million more than their foreign counterparts, according to a new fabrication report.
ORE Catapult appoints Forth Ports financial controller to board
The financial controller of Forth Ports, Alex Smith, has today been appointed to the board of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
Equinor to share Hywind data with UK renewables sector
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has announced it will share data from its Hywind floating wind farm with the UK renewable energy sector.
World’s most powerful wind turbine swoops into UK for testing
The world's most powerful wind turbine has arrived in the UK for testing against some of the world's toughest offshore conditions.
‘Real opportunity’ for Aberdeen as £1m floating wind centre announced
Aberdeen’s longstanding oil and gas pedigree could help the city become a natural headquarters for the UK floating wind industry, according to Scotland’s Energy Minister.
Multi-million drone solution unveiled for offshore energy assets
A consortium of five UK universities has unveiled new robot technology designed for the inspection, repair and maintenance of offshore energy assets.
First six-figure tranche of offshore wind supply chain cash to be released
The first six-figure funding pot to improve competitiveness in the offshore wind supply chain has been released today by the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP).
ORE Catapult gives support to 600th growing firm
Technology and innovation organisation the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced that it has given business support to 600 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) since it started in 2013.
World’s largest wind turbine blade arrives for UK testing
The world's largest wind turbine blade has arrived in the UK for testing at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult facility in Northumberland.
Vattenfall announce new £1.5m offshore wind supply chain boost
A new £1.5 million innovation fund is to be launched by wind power developer Vattenfall and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, with testing planned off the coast of Aberdeen.
Wind farm robot inspection project to see £4m investment
A new project to set up develop the "world's first" robotic wind farm inspection and repair tool is to get £4 million investment.
‘Pace and purpose’ needed for Scottish renewables supply chain boom, unions warn
A sense of "pace and purpose" is required to ensure Scotland doesn't miss out on a renewable energy supply chain boom, according to two trade unions ahead of a Holyrood committee roundtable meeting today.
Wood completes Lider testing at ORE site
Energy services giant Wood has announced the completion of its first lidar testing at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s new lidar test and verification facility in Levenmouth, Fife.
Offshore renewables ‘real and functioning in the north-east’, says ORE Aberdeen lead
The man in charge of “drawing out" the skills from the oil and gas supply chain into the Scottish renewables marketplace has suggested the north-east is the "best place to do business" right now.
Tidal erosion technology could save big wind millions, ORE claim
A new tidal erosion technology could save the average big wind project up to £8.6 million over its lifetime.
‘Time for Scotland to capitalise’ as it hits 100% wind benchmark, ORE boss says
Smashing a wind industry benchmark of 100% generation shows it's "time for Scotland to capitalise" on its success, a wind sector boss has claimed.
GE and ORE announce multi-million pound wind partnership
GE Renewable Energy and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult last night announced a £9 million research partnership.
ORE Catapult appoints oil veteran as Aberdeen renewables supply chain lead
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult yesterday announced oil and gas veteran Hugh Riddell as its man in Aberdeen.
ORE Catapult unveil offshore renewables cable test rig
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£18m Nova tidal project gets EU approval
Edinburgh-based Nova Innovation has been given the go-ahead by the European Commission for the next stage of its tidal energy project.
ORE Catapult awarded 10 year extension at Levenmouth
Innovation organisation Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced a ten year extension deal for Levenmouth Offshore Wind Demonstration Turbine in Fife.