One of the first industrial-scale battery storage facilities is to be developed in the UK in a joint project by British Solar Renewables (BSR) and Western Power Distribution (WPD). This £1 million project will demonstrate the technical and commercial feasibility of directly linking a major battery storage facility, a solar Read more
German manufacturer Siemens has won the bid to supply turbines for the new Blackcraig Hill wind farm in Dumfriesshire – as well as the 20 year maintenance contract. The 53 megawatt (MW) Blue Energy wind farm will consist of 23 Siemens type G2 turbines Commissioning is scheduled for the spring Read more
Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has been accused of contradicting David Cameron over the potential of technology to limit carbon dioxide emissions. https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/97814/rudd-contradicting-pm-over-carbon-capture-and-storage/
Scores of jobs could be lost if a Fife firm is not awarded work as part of a major offshore wind project, it has been claimed. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/fear-jobs-in-fife-could-be-lost-if-offshore-wind-contract-is-not-awarded-1.918665