2887 results found for 'Hywind Scotland'

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  • RSPB: UK Can Reach Its 2050 RE Targets without Harming Wildlife

    24 May 2016
    Environment

    According to a new research by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the UK’s 2050 climate targets can be achieved using high levels of renewable energy, with low risk for wildlife and protected areas.  ‘The RSPB’s 2050 Energy Vision’ shows for the first time how renewable technologies could meet the majority of […]

  • Squid Tackles Rough Seas (VIDEO)

    15 December 2014
    Technology

    Last  week’s ‘weatherbomb’ created large waves, particularly in the north and west of Scotland, where WaveNET ‘Squid’ unit was under test at Kishorn Port in Wester Ross. Roslin-based company, Albatern, developed a device that harnesses wave energy. It comprises a hollow central riser tube connected to 3 buoyancy floats by linking arms. The connections between each […]

  • CFPA SUPPORTS RENEWABLE INDUSTRY (UK)

    17 May 2010
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Handling over 150 complete wind turbines units in the last five years, the operator of one of Scotland’s premier deepwater ports, Cromarty… [mappress] Source: maritimejournal, May 17, 2010;

  • FoundOcean Shortlisted for Scottish Business Awards

    11 April 2013

    FoundOcean, the world’s largest dedicated offshore construction grouting company, has announced that it has been shortlisted for the Growth Strategy of the Year category of the Scottish Business Awards 2013. The awards celebrate excellence in Scottish business and recognise the people and companies that are changing the face of Scotland with the goods, services and […]

  • UK: Scientists to Map Out Underwater Noise Pollution

    22 September 2015
    Environment

    Underwater noise in the marine environment is the focus of a new UK-wide research partnership to monitor the ‘soundscape’ in UK waters. The Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has teamed up with Marine Scotland Science and the University of Exeter to analyse underwater noise data from subsea sound recorders located around […]

  • Siemens Putting Finishing Touches on Moray East Offshore Topsides

    20 February 2020
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Siemens AG is preparing to undertake the final commissioning of the offshore substation platforms for the Moray East offshore wind project in Scotland.

  • Neart na Gaoithe O&M Base Open for Business

    26 January 2023
    Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics, Wind Farm Update

    The operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm offshore Scotland has officially been opened. The NnG O&M base, located in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, includes a 1,040-square-metre, three-story operations and maintenance building, alongside a 538-square-metre storage warehouse. The base houses a high-tech control room with staff from NnG and […]

  • UK OWF Construction Spikes in 2016, Further GBP 23.2Bn in Pipeline

    16 February 2017
    Business & Finance

    The total construction value of UK offshore wind projects reached GBP 4.1 billion in 2016, up from GBP 2.45 billion in 2015, with offshore wind farms alone accounting for 42% in the utilities and power sector and 21% of the entire infrastructure sector.

  • Biggest Conference for Offshore Renewable and Oil Energy (UK)

    1 February 2011

    Scotland’s largest ever offshore wind conference will take place in Aberdeen this week bringing together 400 of the most influential… (scottish-enterprise) [mappress] Source: scottish-enterprise, February 01, 2011

  • Seagreen Foundations Installation Passes Halfway Mark

    5 September 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Over 50 jacket foundations have been installed at the 1,075 MW Seagreen wind farm offshore Scotland, according to the latest press release from SSE Renewables. The three-legged jacket foundations, each weighing around 2,000 tonnes, will play a critical role in safely supporting the wind turbines during Seagreen’s 25-year operational lifespan. Installation of the foundations is […]

  • UK: Climate Change Minister to Launch Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park

    30 July 2012

    The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters in the North of Scotland will today confirm their place on the global marine energy map with the launch of the area as a Marine Energy Park. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker will welcome the launch of the marine park during a visit to Thurso in Caithness, […]

  • Trump Continues It’s Anti-wind Attacks (UK)

    15 February 2012

      After writing a letter addressed to First Minister Alex Salmond, Donald Trump launched another attack on SNH and VisitScotland over wind farm plans in Aberdeen bay, reports BBC. In his letter, Trump stressed that they were „pathetic“ for not acting against wind turbines. Last month, Trump stopped the work on a hotel and the […]

  • First Inter-Array Installation Campaign Completed at Neart na Gaoithe

    11 May 2023
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm Limited (NnGOWL) has completed the cable layout for the first campaign of six inter-array cables and one interconnector between the two offshore substations (OSS) within the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm site in Scotland. The works began on Wednesday, 12 April, and were completed on Sunday, 30 April. […]

  • Fugro Wraps Up EOWDC Site Investigation off Aberdeen

    4 April 2016
    Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Fugro has completed offshore works undertaken in preparation for full construction of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) off Aberdeen, Scotland. Fugro started the geotechnical site investigation to assess the seabed at 11 turbine locations in early March. The data acquired will be used to inform the final design and micro-siting of the turbine foundations. […]

  • Study: Seabirds Steer Away From Offshore Wind Turbines

    19 April 2018
    Environment, R&D

    The risk of seabirds colliding with offshore wind turbines is less than half of what would be expected based on current understanding as seabirds have been witnessed to exhibit avoidance behaviour and change their flight path to avoid the turbines, a recent study has shown.

  • Boskalis Wins ‘Sizeable’ Moray West Offshore Wind Contract

    28 February 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Boskalis has secured a multidisciplinary role in the development of the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland. On behalf of its client, Boskalis will carry out a large number of activities contributing to the development of this renewable energy project in the coming twelve months, the Dutch company said. The contract, valued between EUR […]

  • 99 Pct of Birds Avoid Offshore Wind Turbines, Study Says

    16 December 2014
    Environment

    Collisions between birds and turbines are seen as one of the key impacts of offshore wind farms. A new review by the British Trust for Ornithology and the University of Highlands and Islands’ Environmental Research Institute has provided better estimates of the proportions of seabirds that alter their flight paths to avoid colliding with turbines. […]

  • Seagreen 1A Onshore Plans Move Forward

    19 August 2021
    Authorities, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    East Lothian Council planning officers have recommended for approval the Seagreen 1A onshore proposals at Cockenzie. The applications were submitted earlier this year to East Lothian Council for onshore works and Marine Scotland for offshore works. No local representations had been received against the plans, the project’s developer said. The project infrastructure is located in […]

  • HSBC Issues Green Guarantee to Back Lamprell’s Seagreen OWF Contract

    26 January 2021
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    HSBC has issued a green trade finance facility raising USD 48 million (around EUR 40 million) for UAE-based Lamprell to support the company’s fabrication work for the Seagreen offshore wind farm in Scotland. The facility, for which HSBC was the sole arranger, is the first green guarantee in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) […]

  • Inter-Array Cable Installation Soon to Start at Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm

    24 March 2023
    Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance

    Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm Limited (NnGOWL) has announced that it is planning to conduct a pre-lay grapnel run (PLGR) and commence cable lay out for the first campaign of six inter-array cables and one interconnector between the two offshore substations, within the wind farm’s site in Scotland. The PLGR works, expected to begin […]

  • Five Sites Around Shetland for Offshore Wind Development (UK)

    27 May 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance

      Shetland could be ringed by giant offshore windfarms in a few years, generating electricity to sell across Europe.   By John Robertson (shetlandtimes) [mappress] Source: shetlandtimes, May 27, 2011

  • Scottish Natural Heritage: Two New Reports on Marine Renewables

    20 August 2014
    Environment, R&D

    Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) have recently completed two reports relating to marine renewable energy developments and their potential impact on the environment.  These reports offer a risk assessment of the interaction between marine renewable devices and the diving birds and megafauna in the area. The first report, Commissioned Report No. 773. A Diving Bird Collision Risk […]

  • Beatrice Blackhillock Substation Works Coming Along Well (VIDEO)

    13 April 2017
    Wind Farm Update

    Construction of the onshore substation for the Beatrice offshore wind farm at Blackhillock, near Keith, is progressing well, according to SSE, which published a video on the latest works being done at the site.

  • Boskalis Wraps Up Its Part of Moray West Work, Orion and Apollo Continue Foundation Installation

    18 March 2024
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Supply Chain, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Boskalis has completed the work the company was contracted to perform on the Moray West offshore wind farm. While the Dutch offshore construction company has now wrapped up its part of the job, work on Ocean Winds’ 882 MW project offshore Scotland continues with the installation of foundations and inter-array cables underway. Boskalis says that […]

  • Scottish Renewables on OWF Consents: Focus Now Moves to Accessing CfDs

    14 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    Scottish Renewables has commented on the awarding of consent to the Inch Cape, Neart na Gaoithe and Seagreen Alpha and Bravo offshore wind farms.   Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “These consents represent a massive leap forward for Scotland’s emerging offshore wind industry, and take us a step closer to realising […]

  • UK: Trump Takes EOWDC to Court

    17 May 2013

      American billionaire Donald Trump is taking European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre’s (EOWDC) development plan to court, writes the Associated Press. Namely, Trump is opposing this renewable energy development because, as he said, they will ruin the view from his luxury golf resort. The Trump Organization said Thursday it has lodged a petition with Scotland’s […]