Green energy group celebrate as wind farm is to finally open
Dogged perseverance and “sheer bloody-mindedness” has led to eleven of the world’s most powerful wind turbines being constructed off the coast of Aberdeen.
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Trade bodies hit out at UK Government as onshore wind farm numbers set to plummet
Renewable energy trade bodies have hit out at UK Government policy, as new data suggests that onshore windfarm numbers are set to plummet over the next four years.
Disruption for drivers as wind farm lorries set off along the A9
Lorries transporting parts that will be assembled to form a controversial new 13-turbine wind farm development at Tom nan Clach were on the move for the first time yesterday, with local motorists facing some delays along the A9.
Wind the way forward as Beatrice windfarm delivers power
Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has started generating power.
Turbines to continue causing traffic misery along A96 despite protests
An energy firm has ruled out transporting huge turbine parts overnight despite protests from motorists left frustrated by traffic delays.
First power generated by offshore wind farm as turbines go live
The new £300 million wind farm off Aberdeen has reached a major milestone by generating power for the first time.
Sandend campaigners prepare to battle wind farm development
A tiny north-east community is preparing its own dossier of evidence as it fights against a proposed wind farm development.
Regular safety training could prevent wind farm deaths, study claims
Wind farm workers are putting themselves in mortal danger if safety training is not kept up to date, a new study has found.
WATCH: Aberdeen Bay wind farm up close
A camera crew has shot footage of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm from a boat.
WATCH: Time-lapse footage of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm build
Time-lapse footage provided by wind farm construction firm Vattenfall shows the build of the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm’s sixth turbine.
Highland council to defend refusing planning to wind farm due to ‘visual impact’
Lawyers yesterday urged Highland Council to change its objections for its refusal of planning permission for a 19 turbine wind farm in Caithness.
Watch these dolphins investigate Aberdeen offshore wind farm
A pod of Dolphins decided to investigate the new suction bucket jacket foundations of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm today. Watch as the inquisitive creatures check-out the new addition to the surroundings. Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project installed the first turbine tower at the site on Monday. Read more on Energy Voice here
WATCH: Vattenfall turbine stands tall
With the first turbine installed at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm yesterday, developer Vattenfall is claiming a number of renewable energy industry firsts.
Beatrice wind farm developers toast progress on export cables
Developers behind a huge wind farm project in the Moray Firth are celebrating a number of project milestones.
Scotland could host first subsidy-free onshore wind farm
Scotland could soon host the UK’s first ever subsidy-free onshore wind farm, industry chiefs suggested yesterday.
VIDEO: First foundation installed for Aberdeen Bay wind farm
Vattenfall has released footage of the giant Asian Hercules crane vessel installing the first turbine foundation for the Aberdeen Bay wind farm.
Point and Sandwick support Crossroads Lewis respite service for carers
A wind farm Trust is supporting carers across the Isle of Lewis by awarding £25,000 to help deliver vital services.
Vattenfall’s Aberdeen wind farm brings in nearly 100 Scottish contracts
Nearly 100 Scottish contracts have been awarded as part of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) project off the north-east coast.
World’s tallest turbines to grace Aberdeen bay wind farm
Vattenfall, developer of the Aberdeen bay wind farm, confirmed at a public consultation yesterday that the project will boast the world’s tallest and most powerful turbines upon completion.
Statoil says Hywind outstripped expectations over winter period
Norwegian energy giant Statoil said today that its Hywind project off Peterhead had outstripped expectations in its first three months of production.
Shetland airport to object wind farm planning over safety concerns
Operators of Scatsta Airport say they will object plans for a 63 turbine wind farm on the island of Yell due to safety concerns.
Energy ministers clash over Hywind credit
A senior Holyrood politician has hit out at the UK’s climate change minister, claiming she took credit for the Scottish Government’s work.
Moray wind farm to expand despite council objection
A Moray wind farm is poised to undergo expansion, despite councillors objecting to the development and launching a public inquiry.
Bid to overturn government approval for wild land wind farm in the Highlands
A Scottish estate owner is seeking to overturn Scottish Government approval for a 22-turbine Highland wind farm within wild land in the first case of its kind.
£250m Stonehaven windfarm project approved
Plan for a £250million offshore windfarm nine miles off the coast of Stonehaven have been approved by the Scottish Government.
“Control freak” Scottish Government overturns more than 200 local planning decisions
Scottish Government officials in the central belt have been accused of meddling in local democracy by overturning rejected planning applications.
Energy giant starts drilling for power line project… but they don’t have planning permission
An energy giant has sparked fury after starting drilling work for a controversial power line project - despite not yet having planning permission.
Biggest single delivery of wind turbines for Highland port
A £24million investment in a new quayside at a Highland port has enabled it to receive its biggest single delivery of wind turbines.
Fears Moray countryside will be destroyed by giant pylons
Fears have been raised that the Moray countryside could be destroyed by giant electricity pylons needed for a nearby windfarm.
Statoil cleared to begin work on Europe’s largest floating windfarm
Construction work on Europe’s largest floating wind farm will begin later this year after the Crown Estate granted a lease to Norwegian multinational Statoil.
Relief for motorists as turbine delays set to end
Deliveries of huge wind turbine parts, which have caused delays on Moray's busiest trunk road for the past month, are scheduled to conclude this week.
Hebridean island to generate its own electricity
A Hebridean community has been granted planning permission for a small wind farm that would provide power for their island.