Renewable energy developer SSE Renewables has revealed that its application to build the UK’s largest offshore wind farm, which would be capable of generating 4.1GW of renewable energy, has commenced determination.
RenewableUK has called on the UK government and devolved administrations to reform the planning system to allow green hydrogen projects to rapidly be built across the country.
The UK must deliver development consent for over 17 transmission projects in the next four years to achieve a fully decarbonised electricity system by 2035, says the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).
Due to rising wholesale costs across 2022, 100% renewable electricity supplier Good Energy saw revenue increase by 70.3% to £248.7 million over the course of 12 months.
Under new plans released by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), heat pumps and solar panel installations will be included as part of £1.8 billion plans to boost energy efficiency in buildings.
UK Hydrogen Champion Jane Toogood has called on the UK government to create a plan for an integrated energy infrastructure to incorporate gas, electricity and hydrogen, with potential savings of up to £38 billion.