Wind Farms

Marc Hudson at the University of Sussex explores why wind farms are the subject of such controversy, even when they continue to command support from the vast majority of the public

A new report reveals renewables curtailment costs fell seven per cent during the first half of 2025 even as the amount of power curtailed rose 15 per cent - but costs still topped £150m and could quickly climb again without market reforms

Energy giant responds to government decision to reject zonal pricing proposals with new adverts promising to continue campaign to secure lower bills for consumers

New working paper seeks views on how to formalise requirement for clean energy developers to provide community benefit schemes

Global Wind Energy Council confirms 2024 saw wind energy installations inch towards a fresh record, but fears remain over 'big disparities' in global roll out

The US renewables sector reaches a new milestone, China announces major new clean energy plans, and the EU proposes more flexibility for auto emissions targets

Energy giant moves into clean energy crowd-funding market with new FCA regulated investment platform

Key projects include upgrades at Brokencross Wind Farm, Elvanfoot substation and a proposed new high-voltage substation at Coalburn North

Wind farm part-owned by more than 5,600 people generates power for the first time

Latest stats from Drax Electric Insights series shows output from gas power plants plummeted 23 per cent in the second quarter of the year, taking fossil fuel emissions to near-record lows