Half of predicted £200bn by 2030 offshore investment to go to projects
By 2030, only half of the predicted £200 billion offshore sector investment will be committed to projects, trade association Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has said.
Industry ‘sceptical’ on new measures for onshore wind
With yesterday’s (5 September) announcement that the UK government was to ease the de facto ban on onshore wind developments, the news has brought mixed reactions from across the industry.
UK gov eases de facto ban on onshore wind farms
Onshore wind has been handed a boost today (5 September) via changes to the planning system introduced by the UK government.
Government could revoke onshore wind ban
Rishi Sunak reportedly intends to revoke the ban on new onshore wind farms, according to an article published by The Telegraph yesterday.
Substation to add 500MW to ‘Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm’
The Seagreen 1A substation has been unanimously approved by East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee.
UK companies to explore clean energy opportunities in Australia
The UK Government revealed last week (24 August) that ten UK-based companies were travelling to Australia to explore clean energy opportunities.
EDP Renewables to launch 45MW solar hybrid project in Poland
EDP Renewables plans to begin commercial operations at a new 45MW solar project in Poland using existing renewable grid infrastructure.
Electricity generated from renewables increased by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed that electricity generated from renewable sources increased by 10.5% between 2021 and 2022.
Flotation Energy, Vårgrønn to deliver clean electricity to O&G platforms
Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn have submitted planning applications for an onshore substation to connect the 560MW Green Volt offshore wind farm.
Octopus, UKPN offer free electricity during periods of abundance
Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks will offer customers free electricity when energy supply exceeds demand.
