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Ocean Winds Consolidates Scottish Power Production in the Moray Firth & Celebrates ScotWind Award of Moray Firth Site

Ocean Winds, an international offshore wind energy company created by EDP Renewables (EDPR) and ENGIE (50:50), has been awarded the rights to develop new offshore wind generation capacity in the outer Moray Firth in Scotland, as part of the ScotWind process run by Crown Estate Scotland.

18 Jan 2022

Crossflow Energy Launches Revolutionary Small Wind Turbine

Crossflow Energy, the renewable energy technology specialist, has launched the Crossflow Wind Turbine. Reliable and easy to install, the unique turbine specifically addresses the issues that have historically inhibited the adoption of small-scale wind.

From Crossflow Energy 21 Dec 2021

Octopus Energy and Sterlite Power Team up to Decarbonise India

Energy technology pioneer Octopus Energy Group and leading Indian power transmission player Sterlite Power have signed an agreement that aims to help decarbonise Indian industry and bring cheaper green power to consumers around the world.

From Sterlite Power 20 Dec 2021

Female and Juvenile Bats are More Frequently Killed by Wind Turbines

Many bats die at wind turbines when colliding with the spinning blades. Currently it is unclear whether all age cohorts or sexes are equally vulnerable.

14 Dec 2021

Green Hydrogen Production in China Could Benefit Japan’s Net-Zero Transition

Japan's Green Growth Strategy signals a commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 – and hydrogen produced from renewable energy can play an important role in this shift.

2 Dec 2021

Wind Farm and Traffic Noise Found to Stimulate the Brain During Sleep

Sleeping people respond to both wind farm noise and road traffic noise, but not usually enough to wake them up, according to new Flinders University research.

2 Dec 2021

The Finnish Climate Fund Invests in Hydrogen Turbine Manufacturer Aurelia Turbines

The Finnish Climate Fund has granted a capital loan of €5 million to Aurelia Turbines. Aurelia Turbines produces the most efficient small gas turbines in the world.

From Aurelia Turbines Oy 2 Dec 2021

Contract Signing at WindEurope Confirms Energy Industry Commitment to Wind

A confidential owner of oil and gas platforms in the North Adriatic Concession area has contracted renewable energy consultancy Megajoule to install multiple wind Lidars as part of the company’s Low Carbon Development Strategy.

From ZX Lidars 24 Nov 2021

Australia’s Native Wildlife in Grip of Unprecedented Attack

Australia is in the grip of an unprecedented alien attack on its native wildlife and environment, with experts warning more of our unique flora and fauna is in danger of disappearing by 2050 unless urgent action is taken.

23 Nov 2021

WHOI Receives $7.5 million DOE Funding to Support Sustainable Offshore Wind Development

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has received $750,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop next-generation autonomous robotic technology for environmental monitoring of marine organisms and the seafloor at potential wind energy development areas on the U.S. West Coast.

22 Nov 2021