2875 results found for 'Hywind Scotland'

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  • ABPmer Leads Three Studies for Marine Scotland

    22 November 2011

    ABPmer has recently been appointed to lead three studies for Marine Scotland under a Scottish Government Framework contract. Following on from an earlier commission to prepare a Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) for the draft plan for offshore wind energy in Scottish territorial waters, ABPmer have now been commissioned to prepare a similar HRA to support […]

  • Donald Trump Responds to Scottish Government’s Approval of EOWDC

    26 March 2013
    Authorities

    Following the decision of the Scottish Government to give consent to the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre’s (EOWDC) development, Donald Trump still stands behind his words to fight the project in courts. Mr. Trump says that this was a purely political decision and he has vowed to file a lawsuit to stop the project from […]

  • Petrofac to Build Seagreen Substations

    16 January 2020
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Petrofac has entered into a Preferred Supplier Agreement with SSE Renewables to design, supply and install the HVAC onshore and offshore substations for the Seagreen wind farm project in Scotland. Petrofac has commenced early work on the project. Subject to a final investment decision expected in the coming months, its full scope will include, on […]

  • No Tiree Array Welcomes ScottishPower’s Decision

    13 December 2013

    No Tiree Array, a campaigning group that opposes the development of the Argyll Array offshore wind farm, has issued the following press release regarding the latest news about the project: Scottish Power has announced dropping development of their proposed TIREE (Argyll) Array. The proposed TIREE (Argyll) Array was to be the largest offshore wind farm […]

  • RSPB Challenges Scottish Offshore Wind

    13 January 2015
    Environment

    The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has launched a legal challenge against approval of four wind farms off Scottish coast. Namely, the Scottish part of the wildlife charity is seeking a judicial review against Inch Cape, Neart na Gaoithe and Seagreen Alpha and Bravo, claiming they could have serious implications for the wildlife in […]

  • European Companies Ink MoU to Drive Growth of Marine Energy in Shetland (UK)

    16 November 2011

    A forward looking private, public and community sector partnership which will drive the growth of marine energy in Shetland will be announced tomorrow (Wednesday 16 November) at the inaugural Dynamic Shetland green energy event. European energy company Vattenfall, the Shetland Islands Council and the Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT), with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise […]

  • COSCO Shipping to Transport Moray West XXL Monopiles

    3 October 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has been contracted by Moray Offshore Windfarm (West) to transport monopiles for the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland. COSCO Shipping said that it will provide two X-class type vessels in 2023 when the monopiles will be transported from China to Moray Firth in Scotland. A few months ago, Ocean […]

  • Norwegian Offshore Wind Newcomer In Partnership Talks for Scottish Offshore Wind-O&G Electrification Auction

    2 March 2022
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Havfram is in early talks with a partner(s) for the Scottish Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind seabed leasing round, according to the company’s press release from 2 March. Six months ago, Crown Estate Scotland announced it would organise a specific leasing round prioritising oil and gas asset electrification. The auction is […]

  • Orkney Islands Offer View of Renewable Future (UK)

    27 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    Cutting-edge wave and tidal technology is regenerating island communities, bringing new jobs and new skills, says Niall Stuart, chief executive of trade body Scottish Renewables. The winds and stormy seas that dominate the 70 islands that make up the Orkneys has shaped the life of islanders as well as the island itself – most evident […]

  • Vårgrønn Debuts in German Offshore Wind Market with Baltic 2 Acquisition

    7 November 2024
    Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Vårgrønn has agreed to acquire a 27.4 per cent stake in the 288 MW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm from PGGM Infrastructure Fund, marking its entry into the German market. Following the deal closing, Vårgrønn and EnBW will own 27.4 per cent and 50.1 per cent, respectively, with EnBW responsible for operations and maintenance activities. […]

  • UK: Eyemouth Harbour Trust Eyes Opportunities in Offshore Wind Industry

    16 July 2013

    EYEMOUTH HARBOUR TRUST (EHT) announced the award of a contract to Scottish consultancy Caithness Renewables Ltd for the development of a marketing plan, as part of its strategy to explore potential opportunities for diversification of the port’s activities and so ensure its long-term sustainability for the benefit of all stakeholders. The marketing plan will identify […]

  • UK: Crown Estate Leases Three Sites for Wave and Tidal Energy Projects

    30 April 2012

    The Crown Estate has announced three further agreements for lease for wave and tidal energy projects. The sites result from the third application window in the leasing process for projects in connection with the Scottish Government’s Saltire Prize (in Scottish waters) and demonstration projects (all around the UK), which opened in October 2011. Voith Hydro […]

  • UK 2017 Offshore Wind Numbers on Upward Path

    4 February 2019
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    Offshore wind provided 13,500 full-time equivalent jobs in the UK in 2017, a 20.5% increase compared to 11,200 in 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics. Based on the estimates, there were 9,900 jobs in England in 2017, which represents 2,300 more than the 7,600 estimated in 2016. Scotland saw 3,400 jobs provided by […]

  • UK: Crown Estate to Re-Appoint Agents for Tidal Interests

    11 January 2013

    The Crown Estate is re-appointing Agents to manage its coastal and tidal river interests in Scotland and expressions of interest are now invited for the management of the foreshore, estuaries and tidal rivers in The Crown Estate’s ownership, which are divided up into 2 management areas. This tender will be managed through The Crown Estate’s […]

  • UK: Aegir to Benefit from Viking Wind Farm Approval

    4 April 2012

    Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has today granted consent for the 370MW Viking wind farm on Shetland. The wind farm will allow the construction of an interconnector cable between the Shetland Isles and the Scottish mainland, allowing the export of electricity to the national grid. This interconnector is vital for the Aegir wave farm being developed […]

  • Natural Power Lands Neart na Gaoithe Control Centre Contract

    12 April 2022
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Renewable energy consultancy and service provider Natural Power has been appointed by EDF Renewables and ESB to act as the control point for the 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm offshore Scotland. Opened in 2018, Natural Power’s ControlCentre will provide NnG with out-of-hours system monitoring as well as HV network and control point […]

  • SSE Buys Power from 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm in Scotland

    17 September 2024
    Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom

    SSE Energy Markets has signed a long-term route-to-market power purchase agreement (PPA) with Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a joint venture between Red Rock Renewables and ESB, to offtake electricity from Scotland’s 1.1 GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm. SSE Energy Markets will offtake 50 per cent of the offshore wind farm’s electricity output and associated […]

  • Seaenergy Secures Funds from Scottish Enterprise

    15 November 2011

    SeaEnergy PLC, the energy ventures company focused on growing oil and gas and renewables businesses, announces it has secured further funding support totalling £88,510 from Scottish Enterprise to advance its plans to establish an offshore wind farm support business. The funding, which will supplement investment by the Company of £345,190, will enable SeaEnergy to undertake […]

  • Seagreen Schedules Offshore Wind Talks

    31 January 2018
    Wind Farm Update

    Seagreen Wind Energy Limited is hosting three public exhibitions in February to allow local residents and interested parties the opportunity to view details of proposed modifications to the offshore works on the Seagreen Alpha and Seagreen Bravo wind farms off Scotland.

  • FoundOcean Opens New Sales Office in Bremen, Germany

    5 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    FoundOcean, a global leader in subsea and offshore grouting, today announced the opening of its new office in Bremen, Germany. Following exceptional growth in the last two years, the company is now expanding to maintain its presence in one of the key markets for the offshore wind industry. “Germany’s offshore wind sector holds a great […]

  • Scottish Enterprise, HIE Seek Offshore Wind Expert Support

    18 December 2015
    Business & Finance

    Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) are looking for offshore wind contractors for expert support to companies wanting to diversify into the offshore wind sector. SE and HIE said they wish to procure a framework of a maximum of six suitably qualified and experienced offshore wind contractors to provide Expert Support consultancy input and advice to a range of […]

  • Vattenfall Preps First EOWDC Funding

    6 June 2018
    Business & Finance

    Vattenfall is currently working on setting up the GBP 150,000-per-year scheme as part of its European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) community fund, with the first call for funding proposals expected this autumn.

  • UK to Gather Offshore Wind Majors in Edinburgh

    11 April 2019
    Business & Finance

    The UK and Scottish Governments are holding a summit in Edinburgh dedicated to looking at maximizing the offshore wind sector. The event will take place on 2 May and will bring together trade unions, offshore wind developers and supply chain companies to look at how UK companies can benefit more from the build-out of offshore wind […]

  • First Power Flows from 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm in Scotland

    18 October 2024
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, located 15.5 kilometres off the coast of Fife, Scotland, has started generating power into the national grid. When complete, the offshore wind farm will consist of 54 Siemens Gamesa 8 MW wind turbines generating up to 450 MW of renewable energy, enough to power 375,000 […]

  • VIDEO: Scotland Showcases Its Renewable Potential

    30 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Scotland has more than doubled its renewable energy output since 2007. Almost half of Scottish electricity is being produced from renewables while it is aiming go fully renewable by 2020. The country has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind and tidal resources and 10% of its wave power. To showcase all these numbers, Scottish Renewables created […]

  • Siemens Reaches 3GW of Installed Wind Capacity in UK

    4 May 2012

    The 3GW of wind energy generated and serviced by Siemens represents around 50% of the UK’s total wind power generation capacity. The milestone has been achieved less than two years after Siemens completed installation of its second gigawatt of wind turbine capacity at Gunfleet Sands in Essex. Siemens’ onshore installations represent a very significant part […]