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.
Arbitrary red tape could cost consumers £1.5 billion, says ECIU
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed that the treasury red tape could cost UK consumers £1.5 billion a year.
Iberdrola signs €500m green loan with Citi and Eksfin for East Anglia III offshore wind farm
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has secured a €500 million loan with Citi and guaranteed by the Norwegian Export Credit Agency Eksfin for the construction and development of the East Anglia III offshore wind farm.
Application submitted for 92MW wind farm in Wales
Wales-based renewable energy developer, Bute Energy has submitted a development application for a 92.4MW wind farm in Wales.
ScottishPower to upgrade turbines at Scotland’s first commercial wind farm
ScottishPower is set to repower Scotland’s first commercial wind farm to increase its generation capacity to over 79MW.
