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Wind farms provided almost a quarter of Britain's electricity during record-breaking 2022

Wind

Wind farms provided almost a quarter of Britain's electricity during record-breaking 2022

Both onshore and offshore turbines sent records tumbling once again last year as low carbon sources provided 56 per cent of power mix in 2022

clock 03 April 2023 • 3 min read
'Must become the norm, not the exception': New coalition to promote re-use of wind turbines

Wind

'Must become the norm, not the exception': New coalition to promote re-use of wind turbines

The new Coalition for Wind Industry Circularity has been launched in a bid to bring a more circular supply chain to the UK renewables industry

clock 03 April 2023 • 3 min read
'Green Day': Government slammed for failure to unblock onshore wind projects in England

Wind

'Green Day': Government slammed for failure to unblock onshore wind projects in England

Raft of energy and climate documents published today suggest big decisions on planning reform that can scale low-carbon energy source have been deferred once again

clock 30 March 2023 • 4 min read
Research: Renewables and nuclear help Britain avoid £15bn in winter energy costs

Energy

Research: Renewables and nuclear help Britain avoid £15bn in winter energy costs

RenewableUK estimates low carbon power sources helped slash demand for costly fossil gas imports over winter period

clock 15 March 2023 • 4 min read
When is an onshore wind farm ban still an onshore wind farm ban?

Wind

When is an onshore wind farm ban still an onshore wind farm ban?

The government said it would make it easier to build new onshore wind farms, but as its consultation on changes to the planning regime closes the renewables industry fears nothing has changed

clock 02 March 2023 • 8 min read
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