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Onshore wind panel at the 2030 Clean Power Summits.

July 2, 2025

Challenges remain ahead of UK onshore wind ‘renaissance’

Wind industry experts have warned that obstacles remain that must be overcome before delivering a full onshore wind ‘renaissance’.

June 27, 2025

UK government will not fund Xlinks Morocco-UK interconnector

The government will not provide a Contract for Difference (CfD) for the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project that would see a sub-sea interconnector constructed to supply power to Great Britain.

June 3, 2025

British hospitality sector to save £3 million under new DESNZ scheme

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a new scheme to help the UK’s hospitality sector cut its carbon emissions.

May 29, 2025

DESNZ: 39 million smart meters operating in Britain

The latest data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed that 67% of all electricity meters in Britain are smart or advanced meters.

May 15, 2025

Great British Energy Bill passes through parliament

Parliament has passed the Great British Energy Bill, marking another step forward for the state-owned energy company.

May 7, 2025

‘Better deal for motorists’ as government set to mandate solar carports

The government has launched a call for evidence to understand the potential benefits of solar car parks across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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April 24, 2025

Ofgem criticised for bias against battery storage via new LDES scheme

Ofgem has faced criticism from developers of battery energy storage systems (BESS) through an open letter addressed to the energy regulator.

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April 15, 2025

Ofgem approves grid connection reforms to ‘axe zombie projects’

Energy regulator Ofgem has officially approved grid connections reform that will remove ‘zombie’ projects from the queue and connect renewable energy projects that are most needed.

Ed Miliband and Peter Kyle at the first AI Energy Council meeting.

April 9, 2025

AI Energy Council meets for the first time, sets priorities for AI integration into energy transition

The AI Energy Council has agreed on five priorities to integrate AI into the deliverance of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

Energy secretary Ed Miliband visiting GB Energy's Aberdeen headquarters last year.

April 8, 2025

Government to train ‘clean power army’

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced a plan to create thousands of new apprenticeships in the clean energy industry as part of the government's Plan For Change.