UK wind power hit record generation in 2018, new BEIS figures find
The UK hit a new target for wind power generation in 2018, according to new figures produced by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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New PM Boris told to ‘take action’ on Tory onshore wind policy
New UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was told to "take action" on onshore wind as a matter of urgency last night by a renewable energy trade body.
New UK offshore wind sector task force to begin work today
Scottish firms and organisations will meet with other UK companies today as part of a new offshore wind industry task force with the aim of increasing talent within the sector.
Renewables beating oil and gas on female employment globally, report finds
Renewable energy is outstripping oil and gas in terms of the percentage of females working in the sector, according to a new report.
Damning climate report shows UK has to ‘pick up the racket’ on renewables investment
A new report accusing the UK Government of complacency over carbon emissions has been backed by a renewable energy trage body who claimed there was a "void" between ambition and policy.
New poll shows majority of Conservative voters back onshore wind
A Highland Conservative MSP has said it is "not at all surprising" that a new poll shows a majority of Tory voters back onshore wind.
Onshore wind could save each consumer £50 annually, new research claims
Onshore wind projects could save consumers up to £50 per person annually, according to new independent research.
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".
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.