Simec Atlantis to overcome MeyGen turbine glitches with little fuss, analyst says
Turbine glitches are unlikely to have a "material impact" on a ground-breaking tidal power project off the north coast of Scotland, an analyst said today.
Turbine glitches are unlikely to have a "material impact" on a ground-breaking tidal power project off the north coast of Scotland, an analyst said today.
Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) said today that two turbines from its MeyGen tidal project would need to be removed for repairs.
Renewables can generate half of Britain’s power by 2030 without adding to consumer bills, potentially crowding out nuclear as a significant low carbon source of electricity.
Swedish utilities and power generators have already installed so many wind turbines that the Nordic nation is on course to reach its 2030 renewable energy target late this year.
The new £300 million wind farm off Aberdeen has reached a major milestone by generating power for the first time.
A north film industry manager claims building more wind farms in scenic parts of the Highlands could threaten the future of film and television production in the region. Robert McClymont, who runs his own film production services business in Kinlochleven, said it is vital that both the film and wind power industries work together to ensure the most picturesque areas are avoided.
Leasing the seabed to offshore wind developers was the most profitable business last year for The Crown Estate Ltd., the company that generates income for Queen Elizabeth II.
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has installed the first batteries for offshore wind in Peterhead.
France’s Engie SA is among suitors considering a bid for the 7.3 billion-euro ($8.5 billion) renewables unit of EDP-Energias de Portugal SA, according to people with knowledge of the matter, adding a potential new twist to China Three Gorges Corp.’s pursuit of the company and its parent.
Bosses at Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) said 2017 was the most important year in the renewable energy firm’s history despite posting an £11 million loss.
A UK solar power company backed by BP said today that it had commissioned its first utility project in India.
The UK is at a vital crossroads when it comes to its renewable energy market. Today, the European Council and the European Parliament will convene in a bid to propose a new and ambitious renewable energy target as part of the EU’s 2030 Clean Energy Package. The package will introduce major changes that could transform how the energy market operates. At least while we remain in the bloc, it promises to be a progressive piece of energy legislation, with some lofty goals expected to continue to raise the renewables bar across Europe.
Communities are often being left with just the “crumbs off the table” if they do not strike a hard bargain to host windfarms, MSPs warned yesterday.
Coriolis Energy is to unveil plans for a new Highland wind farm at two public events next week.
In a recent interview with Energy Jobline, JD Ross (part of the Opus Talent Solutions group), in support of the global concern around the engineering skills gap, claimed to see a shortage of homegrown talent across the renewable industry- particularly within the Solar PV and Battery Storage sectors.
Renewables firm Elgin Energy has been granted Scottish Government consent for a 50-megawatt solar farm at Milltown Airfield near the Moray town.
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has unveiled proposals to lease seabed to encourage a new generation of offshore wind projects in Scotland’s waters.
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (Areg) is seeking input from its members as it plans, along with other groups across Europe, an international strategy for marine energy.
Repsol SA will no longer seek growth for its oil and gas business in preparation for the global transition to cleaner energy, according to a person familiar with the matter.
EDP-Energias de Portugal SA is poised to reject a 9.1 billion euro ($10.9 billion) takeover offer from China Three Gorges Corp. on the grounds that it undervalues Portugal’s biggest energy company, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The business model that felled what was once the world’s biggest renewable energy company is alive and making money in Britain.
The UK’s biggest annual renewable energy event gets under way in Glasgow today.
The UK has climbed to the seventh most attractive country in the world for renewables, according to a new report.
The Scottish Liberal Democrats can "set the agenda" on public policy in Scotland, leader Willie Rennie will tell supporters at the party's spring conference in Aviemore.
Lawyers yesterday urged Highland Council to change its objections for its refusal of planning permission for a 19 turbine wind farm in Caithness.