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.
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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.
Offshore wind increasingly hot ticket for apprentices
Offshore wind is fast becoming the hottest industry to be if you’re an aspiring low carbon energy apprentice looking for adventure.
UK on cusp of battery boom to boost renewable power supply
Developers of batteries in the UK have projects on the go that would increase the country’s capacity more than 14 times what it is today.
Siemens Engines CEO to take over the reins at RenewableUK
RenewableUK has announced current Siemens Engines CEO Dan McGrail as its new chief executive, effective from May.
Equinor renewables boss to join Aker Solutions
The head of Equinor’s UK renewable operations has announced he is leaving the company after more than a decade.
Hornsea Three wind farm approval a ‘gamble’ with future of ‘globally important’ sea birds
The UK Government’s decision to green light plans for a major offshore wind farm has sparked concerns about the potential impact on sea birds.
UK Government could support 42,000 jobs annually by 2035 by switching focus to renewables
The credit export wing of the UK Government could support tens of thousands of jobs in the coming years if it switches its focus from oil and gas to renewables, according to a new study.
UK Government urged to set cost reduction targets for renewable hydrogen
The UK Government is being urged to set cost reduction targets for renewable hydrogen in order to provide cheap energy for consumers.
National Grid joins forces with TenneT to drive North Sea offshore wind growth
Green energy produced by UK and Dutch North Sea wind farms could soon be fed into both countries domestic systems as part of efforts to hit net zero carbon goals.
Trade bodies announce new partnership aimed at driving net-zero transition
A trio of trade bodies have announced a new partnership to help promote and drive the transition to a net zero economy.
RenewableUK event aims to give youngsters head start in offshore wind industry
A renewable energy trade body is launching a new online event aimed at getting youngsters interested in offshore wind.
UK Government can create 12,000 renewables jobs by ‘lifting capacity caps’, trade body claims
A clean energy trade body has urged the UK Government to “lift capacity caps” to entice £20 billion of investment and create 12,000 renewables jobs.
Highly-skilled North Sea workforce must be ‘retrained and redeployed’ for low-carbon work – CCC report
The UK’s highly-skilled oil and gas workforce must be ‘retrained and redeployed’ to work in low carbon industries, according to advisors.
UK Government delays go-ahead for two giant North Sea offshore wind projects
The UK Government has delayed the go-ahead for two giant offshore wind farms due to be built in the Southern North Sea.
Continued high level of public support for renewable energy, new poll shows
The UK public continue to support the growth of renewable energy, a new poll has shown.
No Covid-19 delay to offshore wind power auction delivery, UK Gov says
The UK Government timetable for its offshore wind power auction will not be delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: UK Government announce turnaround on onshore wind policy
The UK Government has announced a turnaround on its land-standing policy ban on onshore wind.
Exclusive interview: Renewable future may be very good for subsea
On the face of it, the UK-based subsea sector appears to be faring reasonably well. This is despite lingering impacts from the 2014-17 oil and gas slump, mounting pressures from the climate change crisis and major geopolitical forces at work.
RenewableUK deputy chief leaves to lead Energy UK
The deputy chief executive of RenewableUK is to leave to head up trade association Energy UK.
UK Government onshore wind policy has ‘damaged’ the sector, Scottish director claims
The UK Government's onshore wind policy has "damaged" the sector and its supply chain, according to a Scottish trade body director.
Concern over UK emissions target due to number of onshore wind farms installed in 2019
A renewable energy trade body has voiced concern over the UK's ability to meet its net zero emissions target due to the small number of onshore wind farms installed in 2019.
RenewableUK brings in new executive director
Trade body RenewableUK has announced the appointment of a new executive director.
Windy weather sets renewable power record for UK
This weekend's windy weather set a new renewable power record - and saw some households paid to charge their electric cars to help balance the grid.