Statoil has made the final investment decision to build the world’s first floating wind farm: The Hywind pilot park offshore Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This marks an important step forward for offshore wind technology, and potentially opens attractive new markets for renewable energy production worldwide. The decision triggers investments of around NOK 2 billion, realizing … Continue reading Statoil to build the world’s first floating wind farm: Hywind Scotland
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China Three Gorges to acquire stake in Moray offshore wind farm in Scotland
China Three Gorges (CTG) has signed an agreement with EDP Renováveis (EDPR) subsidiary EDPR UK to acquire 30% stake in the up to 1.1GW Moray offshore wind project, located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland. As per the deal, CTG will participate in the investment, development and operation of the wind … Continue reading China Three Gorges to acquire stake in Moray offshore wind farm in Scotland
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Siemens to add an additional 173 megawatts to Clyde onshore wind farm in Scotland
Siemens has received an order for the supply, installation and commissioning of 54 direct drive wind turbines. The SWT-3.2-101 turbines will add another 172.8 megawatts (MW) to SSE’s Clyde wind farm in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Siemens will also be providing long-term service for the new Clyde Extension project. With an existing capacity of 350 MW, … Continue reading Siemens to add an additional 173 megawatts to Clyde onshore wind farm in Scotland
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Wind power in UK: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex has received the 15th order from its key account, Falck Renewables. The manufacturer will supply ten N90/2500 wind turbines for the Assel Valley wind farm near the south-west coast of Scotland. The supply schedule includes the turnkey construction of the wind farm, including the civil and electrical infrastructure works. Falck Renewables is an international … Continue reading Wind power in UK: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Scottish wind power hits 36% in July: Wind turbines provided an 660,117.23MWh
Wind turbines in Scotland alone provided an 660,117.23MWh of electricity to the National Grid, enough to supply, on average, the electrical needs of 72% of Scottish households (1.75 million homes) – this represents an increase of 58% compared to that of July 2014, when wind energy provided 417,300.26 MWh. The SNP is welcoming more ‘outstanding’ … Continue reading Scottish wind power hits 36% in July: Wind turbines provided an 660,117.23MWh
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Iberdrola Starts Building UK Wind Farm
ScottishPower Renewables Ltd., a unit of Iberdrola SA, started building a 300 million-pound ($468.5 million) wind farm in Scotland. Construction work is officially underway at the £300 million Kilgallioch Windfarm, located 5 kilometres south of Barrhill, South Ayrshire and 5 kilometres north east of New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway. ScottishPower Renewables has started constructing the … Continue reading Iberdrola Starts Building UK Wind Farm
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Siemens receives three onshore wind energy orders of 52 direct drive wind turbines for three wind power projects in Ireland and Scotland
52 direct drive wind turbines for three wind power projects in Ireland and Scotland. Long-term service contracts for continued reliability. Clean renewable energy for almost 100,000 households. Siemens Wind Power and Renewables Division has been awarded orders from three different customers to construct, install and commission 52 units of its D3 direct drive wind … Continue reading Siemens receives three onshore wind energy orders of 52 direct drive wind turbines for three wind power projects in Ireland and Scotland
Continue readingStatoil to decide on Scottish floating wind farm in September
Statoil plans to take the final investment decision in September on building a floating wind farm off the coast of Scotland, set to be the first of its kind in the world, a spokesman for the company said on Tuesday. Statoil, which has run a single floating offshore wind turbine for several years in … Continue reading Statoil to decide on Scottish floating wind farm in September
Continue readingNew study highlights good practice by onshore wind energy industry in Scotland
RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind energy industry, has welcomed the publication of a new report on the way onshore wind farms are developed in Scotland. The 2-year study by Climate XChange, the independent body which advises the Scottish Government on adapting to the changing climate and the transition to a low carbon society, … Continue reading New study highlights good practice by onshore wind energy industry in Scotland
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Wind power in Scotland, UK: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Infinis Energy plc has placed an order with Vestas for the Galawhistle wind energy project in Scotland, UK. The order for the Galawhistle wind farm comprises 22 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines and includes delivery, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a 5-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement. Turbine delivery … Continue reading Wind power in Scotland, UK: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind power in Scotland: Gamesa wind turbines for wind farm
Gamesa has entered into an agreement with ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola’s UK subsidiary, for the supply of 239 MW at the Kilgallioch wind farm being developed in southern Scotland. The company will also provide the facility’s O&M services under a five-year agreement. Gamesa will handle the supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of 94 of its … Continue reading Wind power in Scotland: Gamesa wind turbines for wind farm
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GE Energy Financial Services Acquires Langhope Rig Wind Farm in Scotland from SSE
GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), announced today that it has signed an agreement with SSE plc, one of the largest generators and suppliers of energy in the UK, to acquire the 16-megawatt Langhope Rig wind farm, which is nearing construction completion near Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Situated approximately 55 … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services Acquires Langhope Rig Wind Farm in Scotland from SSE
Continue readingNumber of Scots backing wind power increases
New poll shows number of Scots backing wind power has risen 10% in last two years —- Public support has increased as more wind development has taken place. More than seven in ten Scottish adults (71%) polled last month (February 2015) said they supported the continued development of wind power as part of our energy … Continue reading Number of Scots backing wind power increases
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Wind power in Scotland: new wind farm will consist of up to 75 wind turbines
Mainstream Renewable Power – which is behind the 75-turbine The Neart na Gaoithe wind farm off Fife Ness – has secured a 15-year ‘Contract for Difference’ (CfD) to sell the power it generates to the National Grid. Councillor David Alexander sees this as a huge opportunity for the Kingdom and, in particular, Energy Park … Continue reading Wind power in Scotland: new wind farm will consist of up to 75 wind turbines
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Iberdrola Chairman puts Scotland at centre of renewables strategy
Ignacio Galán, the chairman and chief executive officer of Iberdrola, today outlined a strategy for further multi-billion pound investments in renewables in the UK, with a strong focus on Scotland, in a lecture at the University of Strathclyde. Mr Galán was delivering the fourth James Blyth lecture at the university, in which he gave a … Continue reading Iberdrola Chairman puts Scotland at centre of renewables strategy
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Record month for wind energy in Scotland
The biggest day for output for wind power was on December 10 when there was enough energy generated to supply 6.34 million homes for the whole day, analysis from WWF Scotland showed. WWF said wind turbines generated enough power to supply over 100 per cent of Scottish households on 25 out of the 31 … Continue reading Record month for wind energy in Scotland
Continue readingWind energy is Scotland’s leading source of power
Wind energy has overtaken nuclear for the first time to become Scotland’s number one source of power, according to new UK government figures. Climate campaigners yesterday welcomed the figures, saying they mark a “crucial tipping point” and signal the “beginning of the end” for fossil fuels and nuclear power. The latest energy trends … Continue reading Wind energy is Scotland’s leading source of power
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Alstom’s tidal turbines have generated over 1GWh to the Scottish grid
As part of their testing programmes at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, Alstom’s tidal devices have now generated over 1GWh of electricity, in actual operating conditions, to the Scottish grid. Alstom’s 1MW tidal turbine, deployed in 2013 as part of the ReDAPT project, at EMEC’s tidal test site, has demonstrated … Continue reading Alstom’s tidal turbines have generated over 1GWh to the Scottish grid
Continue readingIberdrola may cut size of offshore wind energy plant
British energy company Scottish Power, owned by Spain’s Iberdrola, said it might scale back the capacity of an offshore wind farm it plans to build off the English east coast because the government’s subsidy budget is too low. The East Anglia 1 offshore wind farm was originally planned to have an installed capacity of 1,200 … Continue reading Iberdrola may cut size of offshore wind energy plant
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Mainstream granted consent to build 450 MW offshore wind farm
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has received consent from the Scottish Ministers to build and operate its 450 megawatt Neart na Gaoithe (“NnG”) offshore wind farm in the Outer Forth Estuary in the North Sea. This will be the first large-scale offshore wind farm constructed and operated in Scottish waters to be … Continue reading Mainstream granted consent to build 450 MW offshore wind farm
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