Wind capacity overtakes gas generation for ‘first time’ in GB, Drax says
According to data released by Drax Electric Insights, Britain now has more installed wind capacity than gas generation.
Local pensions schemes to offset 7% of Wales’s GHG emissions
The Wales Pension Partnership announced it will invest £68 million into onshore wind sites being developed by Bute Energy.
Guernsey partners with Siemens to create new electricity strategy
The government of Guernsey has approved a new electricity system strategy developed in partnership with Siemens AG.
UK-Ireland unveil ‘landmark’ renewable energy agreement
The UK and Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support offshore renewable energy and increase interconnectivity.
Octopus invests in developer Deep Wind Offshore after £15 billion sector commitment
Energy giant Octopus Energy has confirmed that it is set to invest in international wind developer Deep Wind Offshore.
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.
