Turbine developers ‘playing the system’
Scotland’s mountaineers have called on Scottish Natural Heritage to stand up to wind farm developers they believe are “playing the system”.
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Decommissioning on horizon for UK’s early commercial windfarms
The winds of change continue to sweep across the renewable energy sector. Technology is moving forward rapidly with step-changes in the size, capacity and efficiency of wind turbines.
Scottish renewables firms exporting to more than 70 countries
More than 70 countries across the world are benefiting from Scotland's knowledge of renewable energy, a survey suggests.
Construction completed at Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm
Work has been completed at the largest offshore windfarm in Scotland.
Leask Marine to launch ‘world first’ drilling rig for underwater energy sector
Renewable energy contractor Leask Marine has today unveiled a "world first" deepwater drilling rig designed for the marine energy sector.
Offshore wind will need bigger boats. Much bigger boats
How do you install a wind turbine almost the size of the Chrysler building in the open ocean? Just get a boat with deck space larger than a football field and a crane that can lift the weight of 1,100 Chevy Suburban SUVs.
Aqualis to acquire Braemar’s offshore business
Aqualis Offshore has entered into an agreement to acquire parts of Braemar Technical Services’ business to become a “leading” offshore consultancy.
Renewables industry shows interest in Sullom Voe
Sectors such as renewable energy, shellfish, finish and seaweed farming have shown interest in using Sullom Voe harbour in Shetland.
Orsted takes a hit from low UK wind speeds and gas prices
Warmer weather, slower UK wind speeds and a court case saw a drop in pre-tax profits for Danish wind developer Orsted.
Crews continue to battle massive moorland blaze near wind farm
Firefighters remained at the scene of a large wildfire last night more than 24 hours after the alarm was raised.
Flames threaten to engulf Moray turbines after four fires merge into one
Huge plumes of smoke billowed into the air yesterday as a huge wildfire took hold in Moray.
Europe invests £23.3bn in new windfarms in 2018
Europe invested £23.3bn in new windfarms last year, according to a new report.
Group calls for moratorium on Shetland wind farm projects
Campaign group Sustainable Shetland has called on local councillors to impose a moratorium on all local wind farm developments and instead explore finding the “best environmentally sustainable” energy solutions in the isles.
Innovators and renewables leaders urged to go for gold
Innovative thinkers and renewable leaders are being sought to enter this year’s highly coveted Gold Awards.
Offshore renewables to power whisky distilleries and fish farms
Offshore renewables schemes tailor made for their locations could be used to help develop industries such as whisky distilling and fish farming in remote coastal areas and islands, according to a new study.
Bringing isles’ energy assets to the market
The 20-year campaign to utilise the renewable energy assets of Shetland and the Western Isles to benefit the entire UK may be approaching end-game with outcomes still wide open.
Power-hungry Texas oil drillers get a little help from solar
Texas, home to the world’s largest oil reserve and America’s biggest source of coal-fired power, is on the verge of a clean-energy boom.
Plans for grid to operate on zero carbon power by 2025
Britain's electricity system will be able to operate with 100% clean power by 2025, the company responsible for balancing the grid said.
Renewable electricity generation hits record high in Scotland
The generation of renewable electricity in Scotland reached record levels last year, according to official statistics.
Councillors’ objection to wind farm spells inquiry
Councillors have objected to plans for a large wind farm in Moray.
£33m bonus rests on wind farm approval
Moray Council has been urged to drop its opposition to a huge wind farm proposal amid promises of a £33.75 million windfall for communities.
Harbour worker claims oil being dumped in port
A harbour worker has claimed oil and diesel is being regularly dumped in the water at Fraserburgh – and urged skippers to show “respect”.
Carbon emissions leap as global growth strengthens fossil fuel demand
Carbon emissions from fossil fuel use hit a record last year after energy demand grew at its fastest pace in a decade, reflecting higher oil consumption in the U.S. and more coal burning in China and India.
Community groups split over wind farm extension
Plans to extend a controversial wind farm near a north-east village have divided community opinion.
Turbine spread at ‘tipping point’, planners warn
Moray Council will try to block the construction of more turbines in a remote area, amid fears it could become a “wind farm landscape”.