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Could renewable energy unlock North East's green recovery?
Simon Brett at the Port of Tyne argues the region is well placed to play a leading role in the UK's green recovery
Could wind power the green recovery?
As the industry predicts it can deliver 234GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030, the burgeoning wind energy sector it poised to play a critical role in the global economic recovery, creating around a million jobs in the process
Towering achievement: Ribbon cut on 25MW floating wind farm in Atlantic
WindFloat Atlantic project off the coast of Portugal is the world's first semi-submersible floating wind farm, according to its developers
'Bigger for the better': Siemens Gamesa unveils plans for 'world's largest wind turbine'
Massive 108 metre long blades are set to deliver up to 15MW of capacity, delivering enough power for 18,000 homes from a single turbine
Delivering offshore wind on the road to net zero
The Crown Estate's Huub den Rooijen explains why it’s vital to ensure growth in offshore wind capacity is achieved in a responsible and coordinated way
Ministry of Defence offers £2m to help solve offshore wind radar disruption risk
MoD claims £2m innovation competition could bolster UK's air defences while also spurring renewable energy growth
UK leads Europe on new wind power as global turbine market enjoys boom
Britain added more onshore and offshore wind capacity than any other country in Europe last year at 2.8GW, latest industry figures show
Could a Celtic Sea floating wind industry help drive the UK to its 'challenging' 40GW goal?
Two new reports this week have highlighted both the challenges and opportunities presented by the UK's offshore wind boom
Ørsted pledges to decarbonise supply chain by 2040
Many of the technologies needed to decarbonise the renewable energy supply chain already exist, but are not yet cost competitive, CEO argues
'I have the best apprenticeship there is'
To mark National Apprenticeship Week Ørsted wind turbine technician David Davidson reveals why he has the best apprenticeship going, and what it is really like at the top of an offshore wind turbine
Ørsted reports bumper profits thanks to blustery December
Danish wind giant says earnings ‘exceeded expectations’ in 2019 and is on track to be carbon neutral by 2025
Global Briefing: Denmark unveils plan for offshore wind artificial island
All the green business news from around the world this week
UK wind power enjoys record-busting weekend
On Sunday afternoon wind power provided 38 per cent of the UK's electricity
Ideas to cut carbon impact of offshore wind maintenance scoop Carbon Trust award
From hybrid ships to hydrogen-powered boats, Carbon Trust awards £300,000 to firms experimenting with low-carbon maintenance crafts
Report: UK wind and marine energy exports worth £525m a year
UK is the 'go-to destination' around the world for expertise on designing, building, and further developing wind, wave, and tidal energy projects, RenewableUK claims
Just Transition: Scottish government urged to beef up local content for renewables projects
New Economics Foundation report argues more should be done to ensure local communities enjoy economic benefits from new renewables projects
Floating wind: Are deep Scottish waters the next frontier for clean power?
Several developers are eyeing floating offshore wind farms around Scotland, amid estimates the sector could be worth £33.6bn to the UK by 2050
European wind industry warns it faces headwinds over next five years
Industry predictions point to 'significant uncertainty' in outlook as governments mull national climate plans
Brexit or not, the wind is still blowing
Labour's Alan Whitehead argues the contrast between new offshore wind and nuclear projects has never been starker
World's largest turbines confirmed for UK waters, as questions asked over domestic content
Giant Dogger Bank project confirms plans to import GE's 12MW turbines, sparking debate over industry's domestic content goals
Record renewables output helps push coal to less than one per cent of UK grid
Official data shows renewables provided over 35 per cent of UK power during the second quarter, as coal hit a record low of 0.6 per cent
Eni and Mainstream Renewable Power eye joint UK offshore wind bids
Italian oil and gas giant to collaborate with global wind and solar developer on clean energy projects in the UK, as well as Africa and Southeast Asia
'A British success story': Clean energy auction promises offshore wind at 'zero subsidy'
Concerns over legal delays remain, but the offshore wind industry is today celebrating record cost reductions
'The next chapter': Crown Estate launches 7GW offshore wind leasing round
Round 4 leasing round to make more of the UK seabed available for offshore wind developers
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