R&D

Software developed with UK firm Granta allows designers to test sustainable materials prior to manufacture

ETI completes Helm Wind project designed to bring offshore wind costs in line with onshore technology

New study find methane leaks from shale gas fracking could release more greenhouse gases than coal mining

Japanese manufacturer hopes to reach sales of £2.2bn by 2015 using lower cost coating technique to manufacture mercury free lighting panels

Marine Management Organisation says online system will speed approval rates, as Falmouth port bids for Wave Hub extension

Manufacturer says N150/6000 direct drive machine could boost revenue by £282m at a 70-turbine wind farm

Scottish government promises £25m to James Hutton Institute, research to focus on agricultural and environmental sciences

Wind turbine makers target becalmed regions with tall towers and bigger blades

Scottish and Southern Energy plans to test three next-generation turbine prototypes at Hunterston

Scientists from America claim to have come up with a clucking good idea