RenewableUK
Britain's wind turbines deliver new record amid blustery weather
Wind power generation hit a new high of 17.3GW last week during short period when zero carbon electricity produced nearly three-quarters of output, National Grid ESO reveals
Ofgem must put the UK's net zero goal at the heart of every decision in makes
To benefit current and future consumers, the energy watchdog should place net zero at the centre of everything it does, writes RenewableUK's Yonna Vitanova
Government sets sights on securing 12GW of renewable power from next contract auction
Plans to hold fourth Contracts for Difference auction for range of different renewables technologies confirmed by government for late 2021
With government leadership, aviation and offshore wind can help each other
Department for Transport leadership is key to avoid holding back the UK's burgeoning wind offshore power sector, argues RenewableUK's Nathan Bennett
UK onshore wind predicted to hit 30GW by end of decade
Latest figures from RenewableUK predicts onshore wind capacity is set to rapidly accelerate, with the potential to deliver major decarbonisation, employment, and economic boost over the next decade
Global offshore wind project pipeline surges in 2020 despite Covid-19
RenewableUK claims global project pipeline is up almost 50 per cent since January as UK retains position as world's largest market for the technology
Net Zero: RenewableUK launches Member Values Charter
Trade body's members underscore commitment to climate action and job creation
Crown Estate delays next round of offshore wind leases
Just a week after Boris Johnson ramped up the UK's offshore wind ambitions, the manager of the seabed has pushed back the timetable for awarding the next round of leases
The strong winds of change
Consistent investment has and will continue to propel the wind power industry to astonishing new heights in post-pandemic, argues RenewableUK
IRENA: Renewable energy generates half a million new jobs worldwide in 2019
As many as 11.5 million people now work in renewable energy worldwide, but IRENA warns strong policy action essential to sustain growth in the wake of Covid-19
RenewableUK CEO Hugh McNeal to step down next year
Outgoing CEO led the influential trade body during a period of significant growth for the UK renewable industry since taking the role in April 2016
Back green hydrogen to power clean growth, industry urges government
Trade body RenewableUK outlines a series of policy recommendations to enable the UK to become a global leader in the development of green hydrogen
Dogger Bank: GE scores 'record-breaking' order for giant offshore wind turbines
Company to supply 190 turbines for project, each standing at almost 250 metres tall with a capacity of 13GW
The UK needs to revisit its renewable energy export strategy
As the government turns its attention to international trade, offshore wind offers a wealth of opportunities for UK exports, writes RenewableUK's Nathan Bennett
Industry bodies unite to promote tech-enabled renewables-powered future
TechUK, Solar Trade Association, and RenewableUK announce new partnership to advance use of power purchase agreements and improve links between the technology and clean energy sectors
National Infrastructure Commission: Plummeting costs mean UK should double down on renewables
New research reveals UK could source two thirds of its power from renewables by 2030, as calls grow for government to accelerate clean energy auction pipeline and introduce green tax breaks
Renewable power sent yet more UK records tumbling in 2019
For the first time ever electricity from wind, solar, biomass and others made up more than a third of UK power last year, government data shows
Winds of change: UK renewable power toasts record-breaking start to 2020
Latest data reveals renewable power sources provided almost half of the UK's electricity during first three months of 2020
'Stronger together': BEAMA and RenewableUK forge closer ties
MoU signed last week commits the industry groups to collaborating on attracting investment and presenting a more united front on energy system policy and regulations
'We're in a race against time': Industry dismay at latest UK offshore wind planning delays
Final decisions on Ørsted and Vattanfall wind energy projects off Norfolk coast have been pushed back until July
Renewable hydrogen has a key role to play in decarbonisation
Marina Valls at RenewableUK reveals how green hydrogen could help catalyse the next phase of UK decarbonisation
RenewableUK: Green hydrogen and wind energy boom crucial to UK's net zero transition
In its vision for the UK's transition to net zero, RenewableUK predicts that installed wind capacity will surge six-fold to more than 120GW by 2050.
How bank holiday blackout fears could accelerate the shift to a net zero grid
Unprecedented low demand for power coupled with high renewables generation offers both headaches – and lessons – for the energy transition
How the renewable energy sector is helping the UK through the Covid-19 crisis
Renewable energy companies are using their expertise, resources and funding to help fight the pandemic, according to RenewableUK's Luke Clark
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