Wind

European renewable energy capacity grew 30 per cent last year, but byzantine planning rules now threaten to derail expansion drive

Chief executive predicts private bonds will become increasingly common as government excludes feed-in tariff firms from its Enterprise Investment Scheme

Eurotunnel plans to install a 500MW transmission line connecting the French and UK grids

UK's electricity infrastructure controller now knows which way the wind is blowing 87 per cent of the time – potentially saving 1.5GW

Search firm breaks £246m clean energy investment milestone with huge wind farm deal in Mojave Desert

Wind energy sector says increased target achieved by domestic action would boost European industry

Renewable energy company says improved technology can boost output while reducing impact on community

Scottish and Southern Energy and Marsh Wind Technology complete acquisition of troubled wind turbine manufacturer

Plans for a $5bn cable to connect wind farms off America's Atlantic coast clear first regulatory hurdle

Midwest firms' experiences back up research predicting state renewable energy targets do not affect consumer bills