Scotland’s commitment to a world-leading target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 comes with the possibility to radically transform the Scottish planning system through the upcoming NPF4. Significant deployment of additional renewable energy capacity, well in excess of historical deployment levels, will be needed to achieve our bold climate change Read more…
The UK government should provide more funding for regular Contracts for Difference auctions as part of a green stimulus package for the economy, according to a report from the Renewable Energy Association (REA). The REA report outlines key policies needed to achieve a successful green recovery in the country following Read more…
The UK government has given the go-ahead for Vattenfall’s 1800MW Norfolk Vanguard project but has delayed making a final call on Orsted’s 2400MW Hornsea 3. BEIS Secretary Alok Sharma gave the green light to the Swedish developer for up to 158 turbines off East Anglia. In a decision published on Read more…
A consortium of engineers and technologists are working on an innovative and more energy-efficient wind turbine blade. The technology, developed by Edinburgh-based ACT Blade, involves replacing the heavier glass fibre design traditionally used for wind turbine blades with a lighter composite structure, wrapped in a sail-like textile. It is ultralight Read more…
An application to develop a wind farm in Argyll and Bute has been granted consent by the Scottish Government. High Constellation Wind Farm, a project consisting of 10 turbines and an onsite battery storage facility, was supported by environmental, planning and engineering company Arcus Consultancy Services. The decision notice was Read more…
A Scottish trade union boss has accused Holyrood of “surrendering” in its fight to win local renewables jobs from big North Sea offshore wind projects. Experts this week claimed that a bidding assessment for the sector will form no part of the final decision on who wins acreage in the Read more…
Watchdog to look into reasons for rise in offshore injuries The G+ Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation is ‘disappointed’ by the rise in injuries tied to lost workdays and promised to look into reasons behind the rise. However, the number of incidents requiring medical treatment was the lowest recorded Read more…