Wind turbine maker cuts 600 jobs as demand shifts Energy A total of 600 jobs have been put at risk of redundancy by wind turbine maker Vestas, it has been confirmed. The business said employees at its Newport plant on the Isle of Wight have been told at least half of its manufacturing operation will be cut amid changing demand for turbine blades. Vestas said [...]
Plans for England’s largest onshore windfarm unveiled in first since ban lifted Energy The site will be the fifth largest onshore wind power producer in the UK, with the top four all currently based in Scotland.
Lack of wind dents profit at one of EDF’s biggest UK windfarms Energy A lack of wind has dented profit at EDF’s Dorenell Windfarm in Scotland, with turnover dropping by more than £20m in 2023, according to newly-filed documents. Dorenell Windfarm, a 59-turbine site south of Dufftown with the capacity to power more than 106,000 UK homes, saw its turnover slump to £56m during the 12 months, down [...]
Ørsted: Wind energy giant invests in Tesla battery to help lower electric bills June 12, 2024 Wind-power giant Ørsted has invested in a Tesla battery storage system for what is set to be the world's single largest offshore wind farm.
Windfarm on disgraced Tory donor’s land hit with fine for overcharging March 4, 2024 The body said that the prices set by Dorenell Windfarm Limited (DWL) "did not properly reflect the financial benefits" of reducing its output related to avoided payments that otherwise would have been required by the Government’s Contracts for Difference scheme.