Wind council to work with World Bank in ’emerging’ offshore markets
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has announced it will work with World Bank to help promote an intergovernmental forum on "emerging offshore wind markets".
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Big firms join new task force looking to ‘make best use’ of UK wind power
Big firms from oil and gas and the renewable energy sector have signed up to new task force aimed at exploiting the large amounts of offshore wind power generated in the UK.
More onshore wind development ‘not right for England’, Government says
Westminster has said that more onshore wind development is "not right for England" as public opinion in favour of the technology has soared in the UK.
New poll shows ‘highest ever’ UK public support for onshore wind
Onshore wind has hit its "highest ever" level of public support, according to a new UK Government poll.
UK risks losing ‘huge amounts’ of onshore wind power without repowered sites, report claims
The UK could put "huge amounts" of onshore wind power at risk if it chooses not to repower existing projects, according to a new report.
‘Blustery week’ sees UK wind energy take generation top spot
A "blustery week" in the UK has seen wind power generate the most amount of energy of any power source.
Storm Erik causes new peak for British wind generation
A new record was set for British wind generation last week, thanks to Storm Erik.
‘We’re hoping’ for Q1 Sector Deal conclusion, renewables chief says
The director of a UK energy trade body has said her organisation is "hoping" for an Offshore Wind Sector Deal conclusion in the first quarter of 2019.
Dearth of onshore wind installations in 2018, figures show
There was a dearth in onshore wind installations in the UK in 2018, new figures show.
Mixed reaction to nuclear project suspension
Unions have urged the Government to step in and help take Wylfa forward, after plans for the multibillion-pound new nuclear power station were suspended.
Time to deliver a workable Brexit deal, energy chiefs say
Energy sector chiefs have urged all parties and governments to deliver a workable Brexit agreement as deliberations entered “unchartered territory”.
New UK record for wind power generation
Wind power generation hit a new record for Britain this week as renewables play an increasing role in the energy mix, figures show.
UK wind power sets new generation record
The UK wind power sector has set a new record for generation across its offshore and onshore markets.
Need for more women in renewables sector, trade body chief warns
Scotland’s renewable energy sector needs to “increase the number of women” in its ranks, the head of an energy trade body has warned.
Poll shows public support for onshore wind ‘remains high’
The results of a new UK Government poll has shown public support for onshore wind "remains at a record high".
Massive UK surge in renewables battery storage planning applications, data shows
A massive surge in planning applications for battery storage has taken place in the UK, new data from a renewables trade body has shown.
UK leader of £3bn windfarm cable market, according to report
The UK is likely to be the £3 billion market leader in the offshore cable field, claims a new report by a renewables trade body.
Renewables wish list for upcoming budget
The UK renewable energy sector has made a wish list for Chancellor Philip Hammond’s upcoming budget announcement today.
‘Message couldn’t be clearer’ to invest, says solar chief on IPCC report
The "message couldn't be clearer" for government to invest in wind and solar, a renewables chief has warned in response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.
Events set to energise Aberdeen’s renewables sector
This month, RenewableUK, Scottish Renewables and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) are joining forces to bring two events to the UK’s energy capital at the AECC in Aberdeen – Floating Offshore Wind 2018, and Cables 2018.
Trade body warns of investment threat to onshore wind
A new report by energy trade body RenewableUK has warned that the UK Government's "policy of blocking" onshore wind is a threat to future investment in the sector.
MHI Vestas appoint new UK country manager
Offshore wind turbine firm MHI Vestas have announced the appointment of Julian Brown as UK country manager.
Trade bodies hit out at UK Government as onshore wind farm numbers set to plummet
Renewable energy trade bodies have hit out at UK Government policy, as new data suggests that onshore windfarm numbers are set to plummet over the next four years.
Offshore wind becoming ‘mainstream power source’, government data says
Renewable energy is forming a central role as a "mainstream power source for homes, offices and factories", according to new UK Government data.
MPs ‘unaware’ of popularity and cost of onshore wind, poll finds
UK Government MPs are "unaware" of both the popularity and low costs associated with onshore wind, according to a YouGov poll released by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) today.