The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has today (Tuesday) announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Levenmouth 7MW demonstration offshore wind turbine in Methil from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/new-role-for-methil-turbine-as-research-group-takes-control-1-3976121
Norwegian utility Statkraft has pulled the plug on new offshore wind investment as part of a wider adjustment to future spending. The company said this morning the rethink was forced by a change in financial terms from its owner the Norwegian government. “The most material change is that Statkraft will Read more
Judgment hand down date 16 Dec 2015 Court 1 09:45 Watch live: https://www.supremecourt.uk/news/future-judgments.html
One of the UK’s biggest energy firms has raked in more than half a million pounds from wind turbines in a month – even though they were turned off. http://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20151215/281775628105378/TextView
The SNP has called for the UK government to clarify its position on carbon capture and storage (CCS) after Tory Energy Minister Lord Bourne hinted that investment might be back on the table for Scotland. Only two weeks after Chancellor George Osborne pulled the plug on developing the significant Read more
Families could be offered cheaper electricity to use their washing machines and dishwashers when it’s windy or sunny, as Britain builds more renewable energy to tackle global warming. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/energy/12048772/Cheap-electricity-when-the-wind-blows-under-plan-to-help-tackle-climate-change.html
COUNCILLORS are set to discuss a proposed 47 turbine windfarm which could be built in east Caithness if given the go-ahead. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Councillors-to-discuss-proposed-giant-windfarm-at-Lybster-14122015.htm
By David Kerr The Culachy Windfarm proposal has been rejected in a 5-2 vote by Highland Council’s south planning committee. Council leader Margaret Davidson, who represents the local ward, won the vote based on her argument that approving RES’s plans for 13 huge turbines near the Corrieyairack Pass would have Read more