onshore wind

Is a slowdown in European wind farm development putting climate targets at risk?

Investment

Is a slowdown in European wind farm development putting climate targets at risk?

Fluctuating electricity markets, supply chain issues, and skills shortages mean EU is at risk of falling short of its wind capacity and climate goals

clock 28 February 2023 • 8 min read
'Entirely inadequate': Campaigners warn de facto ban on new onshore wind farms could remain in place

Wind

'Entirely inadequate': Campaigners warn de facto ban on new onshore wind farms could remain in place

Over 100 business leaders, campaigners, and academics call on Ministers to ensure new planning rules genuinely ease barriers to new onshore wind farm projects

clock 28 February 2023 • 2 min read
OVO inks power deals with subsidy-free onshore wind farms

Wind

OVO inks power deals with subsidy-free onshore wind farms

Power Purchase Agreements with two onshore wind farms to deliver power for over 4,000 homes

clock 26 January 2023 • 2 min read
Could a revised Net Zero Strategy help turn the UK's economic fortunes around?

Policy

Could a revised Net Zero Strategy help turn the UK's economic fortunes around?

With households, businesses, and the government facing a challenging 2023, evidence continues to mount that an accelerated net zero transition could reverse the UK's worrying economic trends

clock 04 January 2023 • 12 min read
Is Sunak finally delivering an Energy Security Strategy worthy of the name?

Policy

Is Sunak finally delivering an Energy Security Strategy worthy of the name?

From onshore renewables to energy efficiency campaigns, the government is finally edging towards the position businesses have been lobbying for - but does the new plan go far enough?

clock 07 December 2022 • 11 min read
'A very positive signal': Sunak set to U-turn on wind and solar planning rules

Wind

'A very positive signal': Sunak set to U-turn on wind and solar planning rules

Government promises consultation on easing planning restrictions on onshore wind farms, as Environment Secretary reveals proposed blanket ban on solar projects on farmland to be shelved – but critics warn 'we will need to see the detail'

clock 07 December 2022 • 9 min read
Study: Trebling UK onshore wind capacity would require just 0.02 per cent of land

Wind

Study: Trebling UK onshore wind capacity would require just 0.02 per cent of land

New analysis from Energy Climate and Intelligence Unit follows complaints from small group of Tory MPs than onshore wind development could impact food security

clock 06 December 2022 • 3 min read
Poll: Two thirds of Tory voters back lifting of onshore wind farm ban

Wind

Poll: Two thirds of Tory voters back lifting of onshore wind farm ban

Latest evidence of support for onshore renewables development comes as government faces further splits over controversial coal mine planning decision

clock 05 December 2022 • 4 min read
Government hints at onshore wind farm planning U-turn

Wind

Government hints at onshore wind farm planning U-turn

Grant Shapps suggests government will enable more onshore wind projects 'where communities are in favour of it'

clock 28 November 2022 • 4 min read
Tory onshore wind ban rebellion builds momentum

Wind

Tory onshore wind ban rebellion builds momentum

Michael Gove signals support for lifting de facto ban on onshore wind farms, as net zero tsar Chris Skidmore confirms he is stepping down at next election

clock 27 November 2022 • 4 min read