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.
EDF signs PPA with Brockwell Energy for onshore wind farm in Scotland
Energy company EDF has signed a seven-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Brockwell Energy to purchase renewable energy from North Kyle onshore wind farm.
UK must introduce measures to compete with US and EU, says Energy UK
Trade association Energy UK has called on the UK Government to introduce measures to compete with the US’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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.
