Tag Archives: Scotland

Ocean Winds’ Moray West Wind Farm Powers Amazon’s Renewable Energy Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) Amazon has expanded its commitment to renewable energy by signing a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with ENGIE. This agreement increases Amazon’s share of the energy output from the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland to 473MW, … Read the full press release

Platform_ Completes Glasgow’s Largest Build-to-Rent Scheme, Bringing Modern Living to the City Center

(IN BRIEF) Platform_ has successfully completed its Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in Glasgow’s City Centre, which provides 498 homes and is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Constructed by GRAHAM and designed by Keppie Design, this iconic 20-story building offers … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Partnership with Extreme E Supports Climate Change Awareness and Salmon Conservation in Scotland

IoT Technology to Aid Conservation Efforts for Scottish Atlantic Salmon

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Extreme E have partnered to protect Scotland’s Atlantic salmon from the impacts of climate change. Extreme E, an eco-conscious, all-electric motorsport series, aims to raise awareness about climate change while showcasing damaged environments. The racing series … Read the full press release

Professor Sir Philip Cohen receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2023

(IN BRIEF) Professor Sir Philip Cohen, founding director of Dundee’s MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2023. The ceremony, which took place at the National Museum of Scotland, recognized … Read the full press release

Amey partners with Scottish local authorities to tackle carbon reduction in educational facilities

(IN BRIEF) Amey, a provider of facilities management (FM) services to educational facilities in Scotland and the UK, is working closely with its clients and suppliers to develop sustainable ways of creating low-cost energy solutions for schools. The Scottish Government’s … Read the full press release

Serco Caledonian Sleeper (SCS) to deploy CAF’s LeadMind solution to optimize service availability, comfort, and safety

(PRESS RELEASE) BEASAIN, Spain, 10-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (BME: CAF), a Spanish publicly listed company which manufactures railway vehicles and equipment and buses through its Solaris Bus & Coach subsidiary, has announced that its … Read the full press release

Start of the power generation from Seagreen offshore wind farm off the coast of Angus in Scotland

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 23-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries as well as the world’s 3rd-largest low-carbon LNG company, has announced along with its partner SSE … Read the full press release

Beginn der Stromerzeugung im Offshore-Windpark Seagreen vor der Küste von Angus in Schottland

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 23-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), ein globales Multi-Energieunternehmen mit über 100.000 Mitarbeitern und Präsenz in mehr als 130 Ländern sowie das drittgrößte kohlenstoffarme LNG-Unternehmen der Welt, hat zusammen mit seinem Partner SSE Renewables, einem führenden Entwickler und … Read the full press release

Consortium to develop a GBP 4 billion 2 GW offshore windfarm project off the west coast of Orkney in Scotland

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ ABERDEEN, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced it is part of the consortium, where it owns 38.25%, together with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) (46.75%) and RIDG … Read the full press release

Stagecoach and renewable energy company SSE to trial a new community electric vehicle charging hub

Trial scheme would maximise efficiency of EV charging infrastructure by making it available to fleet users and local community during the day when buses are out of depots (PRESS RELEASE) PERTH, Scotland, UK, 8-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Stagecoach (LON: SGC), … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies’ newly opened UK Offshore Wind Hub in Aberdeen to help its staff transition from oil and gas to offshore wind

TotalEnergies opens UK offshore wind hub in Aberdeen ScotWind partners announce £140m initiative for Scottish industry Partners aim for high level of Scottish local content (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 18-Oct-2021— /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil … Read the full press release

UK Seafood Innovation Fund selects BMT’s AquaDEEP to tackle sea lice infestation in Scotland’s aquaculture industry

(PRESS RELEASE) TEDDINGTON, UK, 14-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT announces that its innovative solutions will be used to address current pressing issues facing aquaculture in Scotland. UK Seafood Innovation Fund, that supports bold and ambitious tech-driven projects that will enable … Read the full press release

Online used car platform “heycar” expands internationally

(PRESS RELEASE) BRAUNSCHWEIG, 15-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Successful online used car marketplace “heycar” expands internationally into the United Kingdom. Providing high-quality used vehicles with warranty to used car buyers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland at www.heycar.co.uk. The heycar … Read the full press release

BOURBON completes the installation of the first wind turbine at Cobra Wind’s Kincardine site, Scotland

PARIS, 28-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Contracted by the Spanish construction group Cobra, BOURBON completed the installation of the first wind turbine at Cobra Wind’s Kincardine site, Scotland, off the coast of Aberdeen this summer. Bourbon Subsea Services’ experience in floating wind turbine … Read the full press release

Scientists seek to discover whether Scotland’s seas are a mating ground for basking sharks

EXETER, 17-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists seeking to discover whether Scotland’s seas are a mating ground for basking sharks have filmed new footage showing the sharks being sociable, including a first look at groups forming on the seabed. These data have … Read the full press release

Professionals helping refugees from around the world to settle in Scotland will meet at the University of Dundee

Dundee, Scotland, UK, 27-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Professionals helping refugees from around the world to settle in Scotland will meet at the University of Dundee next week to discuss how they can better support families adjusting to life in their new … Read the full press release

The Complete University Guide 2019 ranks The University of St Andrews top in Scotland

Fife, Scotland, 25-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of St Andrews is top in Scotland and one of the five leading universities in the UK, according to a new league table to be published today (Wednesday 25 April 2018). The Complete … Read the full press release

Diageo to transform its Scotch whisky visitor experiences in the biggest concerted programme ever seen in Scotland’s whisky tourism sector

New Johnnie Walker global brand attraction & distillery upgrades to grow appeal of scotch LONDON, 18-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Diageo announces a £150 million investment over three years to transform its Scotch whisky visitor experiences in the biggest concerted programme … Read the full press release

UCL Professor Mariana Mazzucato part of the new Scottish National Investment Bank

LONDON, 02-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A leading UCL professor, who has been advising the Scottish Government on establishing a new public investment bank (launched today), is excited by the social and economic opportunities it can deliver. Professor Mariana Mazzucato, Director of … Read the full press release

Co-op plans to open 18 brand new stores and upgrade a further 20 in in Scotland in 2018

MANCHESTER, 03-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-op is set to ramp up its investment in Scotland in 2018, with plans to open 18 brand new stores and upgrade a further 20. The convenience retailer, which already has a store in every postal area … Read the full press release

Scotland’s first ultra-powerful 17.5 tonne 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner arrives at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH)

GLASGOW, 01-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Glasgow, in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, has taken delivery of Scotland’s first ultra-powerful 17.5 tonne 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner at the new Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) on the … Read the full press release

Samaritans Director for Scotland Andrew Sim comments on Scottish 2013 suicide figures

EDINBURGH, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Andrew Sim, Executive Director for Samaritans in Scotland, on the 2013 suicide statistics said: “The downward trend in the rate of suicide in Scotland over the last ten years is welcome news.  It is testament to the … Read the full press release

BT signed £440 million Power Purchase Agreements with three wind farms in Scotland, Wales and Lancashire

London, 6-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BT has signed long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) worth £440 million with three wind farms in Scotland, Wales and Lancashire. The deals will secure more than 100 Megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to help power its UK … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews marine biologists demonstrate wild bottlenose dolphins can respond to individual names

29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of St Andrews have shown that bottlenose dolphins can use copying of signature whistles as a way of addressing or labelling animals on an individual basis. The research was carried out by marine … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA’s British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables completed the expansion of the biggest European wind farm Whitelee in Scotland

As part of its commitment to sustainable development Located south of Glasgow, this renewable energy complex has increased its installed capacity from 322 megawatts (MW) to 539 MW Annual output at Whitelee will be equivalent to the electricity consumption of … Read the full press release

Alstom signs £200m agreement to re-wire East Coast of Scotland as part of consortium

10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom’s Stafford Grid business, together with consortium partner Enterprise, has successfully won a framework agreement from Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc (SHE Transmission) for a five-year framework deal to supply expertise and equipment to re-wire the East Coast of … Read the full press release