UK Gov working to ‘break link’ between renewables and gas prices
Work is ongoing to “break the link” between the cost of gas and electricity prices in the UK, the prime minister has confirmed.
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‘Overwhelming’ support in UK for building wind farms to tackle energy crisis, polling shows
More than three quarters of people in the UK back building new wind and solar farms to tackle the energy crisis.
Energy security ‘still trumps’ sustainability, says RenewableUK CEO
Recent months have underlined that energy security "still trumps" sustainability in the minds of politicians, the head of a trade body has claimed.
Save the dates for Floating Offshore Wind 2022!
If you are looking to make it in the floating offshore wind sector, get up-to-date with the latest projects and innovations at Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) 2022.
Sell-out exhibition for GOW22
RenewableUK is delighted to announce a sold-out exhibition for Global Offshore Wind (GOW) 2022 – which filled up several months before the event!
Introducing the Global Offshore Wind Awards 2022!
RenewableUK is delighted to announce the inaugural Global Offshore Wind Awards 2022. Designed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the sector on the innovations and growth of the wind sector in the UK and beyond, the vibrancy and resilience of our supply chain, the impact of our initiatives to enhance the sector’s people strategy and the quality of our provisions on health and safety.
Consent granted for Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm
The UK government has granted planning consent for the Norfolk Vanguard wind farm, developer Vattenfall confirmed.
Exclusive: North Sea trade body OGUK drops ‘oil and gas’ from name in new energies rebrand
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) is dropping “oil and gas” from its name in a rebrand which will see its focus and remit broaden to new energy sources.
Building a greener future – Join RenewableUK as it ushers in the next generation of offshore wind
There are many factors driving rapid development of renewable energy in the UK and around the globe right now. The significant rise in gas prices, alongside net zero targets and ambitious project designs mean that more organisations than ever before are looking to get involved and bring their own expertise to the renewable energy sector.
A ‘new era’ for offshore wind – industry reacts to ScotWind results
Scotland’s renewables industry has been reacting to the results of the much anticipated, £700 million ScotWind leasing round.
Giant Norfolk Boreas wind farm gets green light despite objections
The huge Norfolk Boreas wind farm has been given the green light by the UK Government.
Global demand for offshore wind cables forecast to skyrocket
Global demand for offshore wind farm cables has soared in recent times as work to scale up the deployment of turbines intensifies.
RenewableUK announces three new board members
Trade body RenewableUK has announced the appointment of three new energy experts to its board of directors.
Onshore wind: The government must recognise its role in net zero
Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson published the UK’s net zero strategy – a mighty 368-page document that attempted to outline how the country will move forward and achieve ambitious emissions targets, including the decarbonisation of our electricity system by 2035.
COP26 President urges governments to dip into UK’s offshore wind expertise
A senior government figure has encouraged countries around the world to dip into the UK’s offshore wind knowledge.
UK ‘too reliant’ on gas says renewables boss as energy crisis continues
A renewables chief has blamed the current energy crisis on the UK’s reliance on gas, arguing its left consumers “exposed” to market fluctuations.
Research shows global offshore wind project pipeline exceeds 400GW
The total pipeline of offshore wind projects around the world currently stands at more than 400 gigawatts (GW), according to new research.
Offshore wind will be ‘lynchpin’ of net zero, says new UK energy minister
The UK’s new energy minister has described offshore wind as the “lynchpin” in bringing emissions down to net zero.
Calls for UK to ‘raise the ambition’ for floating wind at opening of industry event
A renewables leader has called on the UK to ‘raise the ambition’ for floating wind during the opening of an industry event in Aberdeen.
‘Today marks the start of the UK’s hydrogen revolution’ – Westminster publishes Hydrogen Strategy
The UK Government has pledged to support the advancement of both green and blue hydrogen as part of plans to create a “thriving” low carbon sector.
RenewableUK unveils new directors in latest board election results
RenewableUK has announced the results its latest annual board election, including two new members and one who has been re-elected.
Crown Estate launches forum to tackle CCUS, offshore wind space conundrum
A new group has been launched in order to unlock co-location opportunities for offshore wind and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS).
Offshore wind developers told to use local content or risk losing subsidy
There are concerns that changes to the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme could hamper future offshore wind investment decisions.
RenewableUK calls for clean energy tech targets and creation of Just Transition Strategy
A leading trade body is calling on governments across the UK to commit to specific renewables deployment targets ahead of a landmark climate conference later this year.
UK offshore wind sector predicts 43,000 new jobs, £60billion investment by 2026
The number of jobs in the UK offshore wind industry will swell by more than 43,000 within the next five years, according to a new report.