Recent Press Releases
EOWDC partners welcome Scottish Government consent approval
26/03/2013 - filed under News
The project partners behind the ground-breaking European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to approve consent for the project.
The cutting-edge project is a demonstration facility for next generation wind turbines and associated technology. With… [ More ]
AREG Appoints New Board Members
25/02/2013 - filed under News
Three high-profile business leaders have been appointed as directors to the Board of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG), collectively bringing a considerable breadth of experience to help further position the region at the forefront of the sustainable energy industry.
The… [ More ]
AREG and Scottish Renewables launch industry’s first Share Fair
31/01/2013 - filed under News
An innovative renewable energy initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of the industry’s supply chain is to be launched at a major Scottish offshore wind conference being held in Aberdeen today. (Tuesday, January 30).
Scottish Renewables and Aberdeen Renewable Energy… [ More ]
EOWDC partners submit planning application for onshore works
11/01/2013 - filed under News
The partners behind the more than ÂŁ230million European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) have submitted a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for onshore works.
The application for a cable route and substation compound on land to the south-east of Blackdog… [ More ]
AREG’s members tackle renewable energy challenges
18/10/2012 - filed under News
Legal issues facing renewable energy projects were tackled when Aberdeen Cityand Shire’s leading renewable energy industry body hosted its first members’ business breakfast today. (October 18).
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) brought together industry experts at the meeting which was… [ More ]
Scottish Natural Heritage Lifts Objection to European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre.
04/10/2012 - filed under News
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has lifted its objection to the cutting-edge European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) off Aberdeen.
The news comes after it was revealed earlier this week that all other statutory consultees, which had objected to the plans,… [ More ]
Clashindarroch Wind Project Supply Chain Day
04/10/2012 - filed under News
Vattenfall would like to invite you to attend their Clashindarroch Wind Farm Supply Chain Event to be held in the Sandston Room at the Castle Hotel, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 4SH on Wednesday 17th October 2012 from 09.30 to 15.30.
Clashindarroch… [ More ]
Objections to EOWDC lifted
02/10/2012 - filed under News
RSPB Scotland, CAA, NATS and MoD drop concerns about cutting edge offshore wind farm
Objections to a cutting edge offshore wind farm and test facility, off Aberdeen, have been lifted by key stakeholders following discussions with the… [ More ]
AREG’s members tackle renewable energy challenges
25/09/2012 - filed under News
Domestic and international business opportunities and cutting-edge technologies are among the subjects to be discussed when Aberdeen City and Shire’s leading renewable energy industry body hosts a business seminar in Aberdeen on Wednesday (September 26).
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group will… [ More ]
Green light for Scottish hydrogen hub
14/08/2012 - filed under News
FM confirms up to ÂŁ3.3 million funding for EU-backed green transport in AberdeenÂ
Alex Salmond today gave the green light for a pioneering clean energy hub inScotland, includingEurope’s largest hydrogen bus fleet, as he announced funding of up to ÂŁ3.3… [ More ]
Cutting edge wind farm attracts major interest from global turbine suppliers
08/07/2012 - filed under News
EOWDC makes minor adjustment to submission to accommodate new models
Significant global interest from wind turbine manufacturers to deploy at a cutting edge offshore wind demonstration centre, off Aberdeen, was confirmed today [07/08/12] with the scheme’s backers… [ More ]
Aberdeen City and Shire key driver for renewable heat incentive
01/06/2012 - filed under News
An abundance of natural fuel resources acrossAberdeenCityand Shire, combined with the region’s energy expertise, could play a major role in driving forward the success of the industry’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), according to Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG).
The RHI… [ More ]
