BEIS’ intentions questioned as it pushes back development decisions for wind farms
The government has delayed its decision on whether two offshore wind projects can proceed, pushing the deadline to 1 July.
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Surging wind helps renewables overtake fossil fuels in Q1
For the first time ever, more electricity came from renewables than fossil fuels throughout the whole of Q1 2020.
Digitalisation, renewables and networks help ‘cushion’ COVID-19 impact for Iberdrola
ScottishPower owner Iberdrola’s annual results show that strong levels of investment in digitalisation, renewables and networks is helping to see it through COVID-19 challenges.
CfD auction set to be highly competitive with over 10GW likely to compete
The upcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction is set to be highly competitive, with over 10GW of capacity likely to compete.
Total enters floating offshore wind market as it continues low carbon shift
O&G major Total has made a step into the floating offshore wind market, targeting the UK for its first project.
Ørsted inks £50 million deal to supply Good Energy with wind power
Good Energy has renewed a deal with Ørsted for 12% of the output of its Westermost Rough Wind Farm.
Renewable energy project applications jump to hit four-year high
The number of planning applications for renewable energy projects hit a four-year high in 2019, as demand for green power continues to grow.
More offshore wind will be needed to hit net zero than previously thought, says BEIS
Hitting net zero by 2050 will require more wind power than was originally envisioned by the government, according to the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
‘Unprecedented changes’ to electricity system help drive down emissions over last decade
Over the last decade, Great Britain has seen a faster rate of decarbonisation than anywhere else in the world thanks to its transition to renewable energy, according to a new report from Drax Electric Insights.