Located near the town of Dumfries in southern Scotland, this renewable facility has 68 wind turbines, each with 2 MW unit capacity. IBERDROLA, through its subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables, officially opened the 136 megawatt (MW) Harestanes Windfarm, one of the largest onshore wind farms in the United Kingdom. The project, with an investment of £160 million, … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions 136-megawatt harestanes wind farm in UK
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Green light for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
The 402-megawatt Dudgeon wind power project will have 67 wind turbines each with 6 megawatts of capacity, generating enough power for 410,000 U.K. homes. Statoil and Statkraft have decided to start building the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Norfolk, UK. The project aims for full production in late 2017. When completed, Dudgeon … Continue reading Green light for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
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Scotland’s renewable energy electricity rises 50 pct in first quarter
The overall increase is primarily due to a record quarter of hydro output, 9.2 percent higher than the previous record quarter at the end of 2011, while wind power is also at record levels, 4 percent higher than the previous record quarter. Scotland’s renewable electricity output rose by 50 percent year-on-year in the first quarter … Continue reading Scotland’s renewable energy electricity rises 50 pct in first quarter
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West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm are celebrating the successful installation of the final wind turbine at the 389MW wind power project
The offshore wind farm, which features 108 Siemens 3.6 MW wind turbines, is a 50/50 joint venture between DONG Energy and ScottishPower Renewables. The partners say commissioning work is well under way and expected to be finished by year-end. The 108th wind turbine was hoisted into position by the Sea Installer late evening on Tuesday … Continue reading West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm are celebrating the successful installation of the final wind turbine at the 389MW wind power project
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UK Department for Energy & Climate Change has approved planning consent for East Anglia One offshore wind farm project
Iberdrola and Vattenfall are planning to install up to 240 offshore wind turbines between 2017 and 2019 off the East Anglian coast in the North Sea. East Anglia One Offshore Wind, a 50-50 joint venture between IBERDROLA’s subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall, has received consent from the UK Department for Energy & Climate Change. With … Continue reading UK Department for Energy & Climate Change has approved planning consent for East Anglia One offshore wind farm project
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DECC has granted ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall consent to develop the 1.2 GW East Anglia One offshore wind farm in the UK
According to the DECC, the developers currently plan to install up to 240 wind turbines, meaning the project would be significantly larger than the current largest wind farm in the world, the 630 MW London Array, which is also in the U.K. “East Anglia and the rest of the U.K. have a lot to gain … Continue reading DECC has granted ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall consent to develop the 1.2 GW East Anglia One offshore wind farm in the UK
Continue readingOffshore wind power on course to meet 10 percent of UK electricity
The coalition government has partly prioritised more expensive offshore wind power over cheaper onshore wind energy in its calculations because of huge opposition to the latter from backbench Conservatives and some local communities. The Department of Energy and Climate Change said that CfDs provided the most efficient long-term support for low-carbon generation – including nuclear, … Continue reading Offshore wind power on course to meet 10 percent of UK electricity
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RenewableUK applauds new wind energy study
The trade association representing the wind industry, RenewableUK, has welcomed new research published by the Eskdalemuir Working Group (EWG) which unlocks the potential to install more than a gigawatt of onshore wind energy in Scotland in the years ahead – enough to power more than half a million British homes. The EWG, which includes representatives … Continue reading RenewableUK applauds new wind energy study
Continue readingWind power most popular source of energy in UK
Half of respondents to national survey would welcome a new wind farm within five miles of their home. Wind power is the most popular source in the UK, according to an exclusive survey of attitudes towards the energy market carried out on behalf of the Guardian. A study of more than 2,000 people across incomes and … Continue reading Wind power most popular source of energy in UK
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Nautricity given consent for Mull of Kintyre tidal power scheme
Nautricity, the renewable energy company, has been given the go-ahead to develop one of the UK’s first ‘next generation’ tidal energy schemes in waters off the Mull of Kintyre. Marine Scotland has given consent for the deployment of the first Contra Rotating Marine Turbine (CoRMaT) device, capable of generating enough electricity to supply 400 homes, … Continue reading Nautricity given consent for Mull of Kintyre tidal power scheme
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50 MW floating wind plan off Scotland
Plans have been put forward for a floating offshore wind power project off the Aberdeenshire coast. Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Ltd – a joint project between Pilot Offshore Renewables and Atkins – wants to put up eight turbines about 10 miles off the coast, south of Aberdeen. It is claimed that placing wind turbines on … Continue reading 50 MW floating wind plan off Scotland
Continue reading80% of Brits support renewable energy
If you are a follower of the press and politics in the UK you might be forgiven for thinking that the country is against wind energy – but a new survey proves exactly the opposite. The survey – carried out by the UK government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in March 2014 – … Continue reading 80% of Brits support renewable energy
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Sales of pure electric vehicles increase three-fold in UK
Sales of pure electric vehicles have risen three-fold for the first four months of the year, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Latest SMMT data shows that 1,547 pure electric vehicles have been registered for the year to date – up 246.9% on the figure of 446 for the … Continue reading Sales of pure electric vehicles increase three-fold in UK
Continue readingTories would scrap wind energy subsidies
A Conservative government elected in 2015 would axe public subsidies for any newly planned on-shore wind turbines, the party has said. Department for Energy and Climate Change figures suggest 13.8GW of UK onshore wind power capacity is already built, under construction or has been granted planning permission. The Tories have pledged that if they are … Continue reading Tories would scrap wind energy subsidies
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Eight major UK renewable energy projects receive government backing
Five offshore wind farms and three biomass projects will provide millions of homes with clean power. The UK government has agreed deals to financially support eight major new renewable energy projects that will power millions of homes. Five of the schemes are offshore windfarms, which the Conservative party plans to back in its general election … Continue reading Eight major UK renewable energy projects receive government backing
Continue readingEDF inaugurates Teesside Offshore Wind Farm in the UK
EDF has demonstrated its commitment to invest to meet Britain’s energy needs by inaugurating two new electricity generating sites. Both projects are examples of the company’s investment in the diverse energy mix needed to give the UK the reliable, secure, low carbon electricity it needs for the future. The West Burton Combined Cycle Gas Turbine … Continue reading EDF inaugurates Teesside Offshore Wind Farm in the UK
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More People Prefer to live near a Wind Farm as Opposed to Fracking Site
About three to one persons in Britain would rather live near a wind farm as opposed to a fracking site, according to an opinion poll that was released today. The study clashes with the stand taken by the Conservative leaders, who are reported to be planning a moratorium that will block installation of more wind … Continue reading More People Prefer to live near a Wind Farm as Opposed to Fracking Site
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Senvion (Suzlon) nets 67.65 MW wind energy order in Scotland
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest* manufacturer of wind turbines, has continued its strong start to 2014 with the signing of a major turbine deal with Scottish energy firm, SSE. This is the fourth contract with SSE and Senvion, and will see the manufacturer supplying turbines to SSE’s … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) nets 67.65 MW wind energy order in Scotland
Continue readingMarubeni Corporation and UK Green Investment Bank to become co-owners of DONG Energy’s Westermost Rough offshore wind farm
DONG Energy has today signed an agreement to sell 50 per cent of the 210 megawatt UK offshore wind construction project Westermost Rough to Marubeni Corporation and UK Green Investment Bank. At completion of the transaction, Marubeni and UK Green Investment Bank will each acquire a 25 per cent ownership share in Westermost Rough for … Continue reading Marubeni Corporation and UK Green Investment Bank to become co-owners of DONG Energy’s Westermost Rough offshore wind farm
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Global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Laboratory
Cranfield University has cemented its importance in the field of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) with the opening of the Global CSP Laboratory. The University is home to the largest CSP research activity in the UK and Cranfield is the only UK representative on the EERA (European Energy Research Alliance) Joint Committee on CSP. The new … Continue reading Global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Laboratory
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