A multimillion-pound contract awarded by ScottishPower Renewables to Ecocel has enabled the turbine maintenance company to open a new, larger facility in Kilwinning and take on 10 additional staff.

The offshore construction programme for ScottishPower’s biggest-ever renewables project is officially underway with the installation of the first foundation for the green energy company’s £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm.

Two Norfolk-based marine companies are set to play a major role in the construction of the East of England’s newest offshore windfarm – and reap the benefits of multi-million pound agreements – thanks to ScottishPower Renewables.

Machrihanish Airbase was the place to be last Wednesday as ALIenergy’s MAK STEM Fest brought together students and industry professionals to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and renewable energy experts.