Wind giants come together on safety
A consortium of 19 wind giants have come together to promote workforce health and safety in the onshore sector.
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Vattenfall table extension application for Aberdeen Bay wind farm
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall has confirmed it will table an extension application with the Scottish Government for the Aberdeen Bay project this week.
Vattenfall to explore storing renewable energy in ‘salt’
Swedish wind farm developer Vattenfall has announced today it has launched a pilot project to explore storing energy from wind and solar in salt.
Turbine at Aberdeen Bay down for six weeks due to possible ‘lighting strike’
A turbine at Aberdeen Bay wind farm has been out of action since early February due to a possible "lightning strike".
In pictures: dolphins frolic at Aberdeen Bay wind farm
A pod of dolphins were spotted frolicking in and around Aberdeen Bay this week.
UK offshore wind ‘will be backbone’ of energy transition
The Offshore Wind Sector Deal between the UK Government and the offshore wind industry aims to keep the UK’s global lead by hitting the 30GW capacity mark by 2030 and supplying 30% of the UK’s electricity needs.
Vattenfall chief becomes WindEurope chairman
Vattenfall's senior vice president of wind has been elected to the position of chairman by the board of renewable member organisation WindEurope.
Storm Erik causes new peak for British wind generation
A new record was set for British wind generation last week, thanks to Storm Erik.
Big wind keeps on churning Vattenfall profits
Swedish wind developer Vattenfall experienced an increase in pre-tax profits for 2018 as big wind developments continued to churn sales.
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.
Carbon Trust call on wind sector to help with vessel emissions
The Carbon Trust has put out a call to the offshore wind sector to help solve the issue of vessel emissions and reduce fuel consumption.
Aberdeen Bay wind operator to splash £3m community cash
The energy giant behind a controversial north-east wind farm will offer £3 million to the community.
Aberdeen Bay wind turbine blade speeds clock in at almost 200mph
Turbine blades at Aberdeen Bay windfarm clocked record speeds during yesterday's gale force winds, according to the project operator.
Vattenfall looks to extend life of Aberdeen Bay windfarm
The operator of the Aberdeen Bay windfarm confirmed last night it has applied for consent to "prolong" the life of the development.
Success of Aberdeen Bay windfarm helps swell AREG membership
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) membership has swelled amid the launch big north-east renewable energy projects , most notably Aberdeen's European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC).
Prestigious award for Aberdeen Bay Windfarm research programme
The £2.6million scientific research programme at the Aberdeen Bay Windfarm picked up a prestigious nature award last night.
Clues of ancient land connecting UK and Europe at windfarm site
Evidence has been uncovered at a planned North Sea windfarm site which could provide clues into a pre-historic land that once linked the UK to continental Europe.
AREG: Showcasing our centre of excellence
With more than four decades’ experience in offshore energy exploration and production, the north-east of Scotland is widely recognised as the global hub for innovation in energy.
Pioneering bird population study at Aberdeen Bay windfarm
A “first of its kind” study is being deployed off the coast of Aberdeen to investigate how bird populations are affected by major wind energy projects.
All aboard for innovative new Peterhead offshore wind supply vessel
Scottish Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse avoided a bumpy ride yesterday when he cast off in a new air-cushioned offshore wind vessel.
Renewables firms in letter to BEIS secretary on onshore wind ‘exclusion’
A number of high-profile renewable energy firms have penned a letter to the UK energy minister in a bid to free up regulation around onshore wind.
Aberdeen Bay offshore windfarm offers ‘huge potential’, first minister says
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon lauded the “huge potential” for the future of Scotland’s energy sector as she officially opened the Aberdeen Bay offshore windfarm development yesterday.
Watch: First minister officially opens Aberdeen Bay windfarm
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the ‘ground-breaking’ European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) off the coast of Aberdeen.
Nicola Sturgeon to officially open Aberdeen offshore wind farm
An offshore wind farm that faced opposition from Donald Trump is to be officially opened by Scotland's First Minister.
Tours showcasing new offshore wind turbines to start in Aberdeen
Tours showcasing the new offshore wind turbines are to start in Aberdeen.