Britain Remade

September 8, 2023

No offshore wind granted funding as CfD AR5 limps to just 3.7GW capacity

The flagship renewable power auction, known as Contracts for Difference, has published the results of its Auction Round 5 (AR5), revealing that just 3.7GW of projects have been awarded funding.

A map of the Hornsea offshore windfarms. Image; Ørsted.

July 13, 2023

Hornsea Project Four offshore wind farm gets government green light

Energy Security minister Grant Shapps has given government approval for the construction of the Hornsea Four offshore windfarm.

June 2, 2023

Government handed petition to end “senseless ban” on onshore wind

The UK Government has received a petition with almost 12,000 signatures calling to end the “senseless ban” on onshore wind farms in the UK.

Despite the eagerness for renewables in the North East

January 20, 2023

New poll shows 85% of the North East supports onshore wind

A new poll commissioned by pro-growth campaign group, Britain Remade, showed that 85% of people living in the North East support having onshore wind in their community.