Thrive Renewables acquired development rights for 57 MW Whitelaw Brae wind farm in Scottish Borders
Thrive Renewables has acquired the development rights for the 57 MW Whitelaw Brae wind farm located 15 km north of Moffat and 3 km south of Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders, UK.
This is the second initiative supported by Fair Play Clean Energy Ltd, a joint venture between Thrive Renewables and TopCashback Sustainability, which pools GBP 80 million (US$ 100 million) to advance clean energy projects in the UK. The 14-turbine Whitelaw Brae wind project is set to begin construction in 2025, with operations commencing by late 2026. Originally developed by BayWa r.e., Thrive Renewables acquired the project in December 2024 after successfully securing it through a competitive tender in October 2024.
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December 20, 2024
TotalEnergies Sells 50% of its Shares in a Gas Power Plant in the UK
TotalEnergies has announced the sale of 50% of its shares in West Burton Energy to EPUKI, the UK subsidiary of EPH. West Burton Energy operates a 1.3 GW gas-fired power station and a 49 MW batte...
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December 17, 2024
Vestas won 1.1 GW order for Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland
Vestas has secured a firm and unconditional order for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind project in Scotland from Inch Cape Offshore Limited, an equal joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables...
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December 03, 2024
Plans Progress for Bradford's US$ 94.8 Million Heat Network Project
The University of Bradford and 1Energy have signed a 20-year deal to replace aging boilers. The Bradford Energy Network (BEN) will feature approximately six miles of highly insulated underg...
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November 27, 2024
Briggs Marine to provide crew transfer vessel support for Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm
Briggs Marine has secured a contract to provide crew transfer vessel (CTV) services to the 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland. Briggs Marine continues to suppo...
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November 21, 2024
Final wind turbine installed on 882 MW offshore wind farm in Scotland
Ocean Winds (OW) has marked the installation of the final wind turbine at the 882 MW Moray West offshore wind farm on the way to fully commissioning the project in the Moray Firth, located in northern...
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