3 d. ago Communities could get cash for hosting solar farms and offshore wind schemes

Under Government plans rural and coastal communities could get tens of thousands, or even millions, of pounds a year for clean energy infrastructure.

Politics

5 d. ago Offshore wind official cites importance of 'phased' ScotWind projects

OEUK report identifies shortfall in 2030 clean energy target without action

Politics

8 d. ago Why Scotland's embattled offshore wind industry must get on a war footing to make its case

With Trump and Reform leading the anti-net zero zealots, green energy has to convince the public of its merits

Events

9 d. ago Clean power official 'disappointed' by scrapped offshore wind farm plans

Warning of storm facing sector

Politics

1 week ago £20bn investment in delivery of clean, homegrown energy from offshore wind farms across Scotland

Scotland is the UK’s powerhouse for green energy, and this is why investments today will be the driving force for a stronger tomorrow.

Economics

1 week ago Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions are at an inflection point

The factors that led to Orsted ditching plans for a giant wind farm off the Yorkshire coast apply to Scotland too, writes Jeremy Grant

Politics

2 w. ago An offshore wind project for New York may be abandoned over Trump administration delays

The Norwegian company Equinor says it will be forced to terminate an offshore wind project for New York within days unless the Trump administration lets construction resume

Politics

2 w. ago Offshore wind farms to be expanded and power four million UK homes

Seven wind farm projects have grid connections and infrastructure that will enable swift deployment and expansion

Politics

2 w. ago Man's death 'unexplained' after body found near offshore wind farm

Authorities are actively working to determine how the man died

Events

2 w. ago UK’s National Wealth Fund seals £1.35bn loan to build North Sea power cables

Energy firm ScottishPower is building offshore cables to carry wind power from Scotland to England, in a move ministers say will bring down bills.

Economics

2 w. ago US reportedly planning to deport migrants to Libya despite ‘clear’ violation of court order

Judge confirms move would breach order as Libya’s rival governments say both would refuse any US deporteesThe Trump administration is reportedly planning to deport a group of immigrants to Libya, despite a judge’s efforts on Wednesday to block any such flights and the state department’s previous condemnation of the “life-threatening” prison conditions in the country.Reuters cited three unnamed US officials as saying the deportations could happen this week. Two of the officials said the immigrants, whose nationalities are not known, could be flown to the north African country as soon as Wednesday, but they added the plans could still change. The New York Times also cited a US official confirming the deportation plans. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Work on huge UK offshore wind farm is halted as firm warns costs are too high

Energy giant Orsted stopped development on the Hornsea 4 project in the North Sea, which could have powered more than a million homes.

Events

2 w. ago Danish firm shelves huge UK windfarm project over rising costs

Ørsted cancels fourth stage of Hornsea project off Yorkshire coast, which was expected to include 180 giant turbinesOne of the UK’s largest planned offshore windfarms has been cancelled by its developer, the Danish wind power company Ørsted, as a result of higher costs and greater risk.The fourth phase of the huge Hornsea windfarm development, located off the Yorkshire coast, was expected to include 180 giant turbines, capable of generating the equivalent of enough green electricity to power 1m homes. Continue reading...

Economics

last month Seaside resort residents cower from bird poo onslaught as endangered kittiwakes flock to town after offshore wind farm 'hotels' failed to attract them

Lowestoft was the birthplace of composer Benjamin Britten, an avid birdwatcher. But locals are struggling to maintain his enthusiasm for the local sea bird population after an aerial onslaught.

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