offshore wind

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November 12, 2024

Keir Starmer introduces Clean Energy Bonus as COP29 kicks-off

With the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) having kicked off this week, UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his stance on turning the nation into a “clean energy superpower”.

November 11, 2024

Octopus Energy reaches over £1.5 billion offshore wind investment milestone

British utility Octopus Energy’s generation arm has surpassed $2 billion (£1.5 billion) offshore wind investments in two years.

November 8, 2024

Renewables met 40% of Ireland’s electricity demand in October

Data from Irish grid operator EirGrid shows that renewable sources provided 40.4% of Ireland’s total electricity demand during October.

November 4, 2024

ORE Catapult calls for ‘game-changer’ regional monitoring programme for offshore wind

Innovation and research centre the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has published a report calling for adoption of a Regional Ecosystem Monitoring Programme (REMP) to speed up the consenting process.

November 1, 2024

Irish government approves offshore wind auction terms and conditions

The Irish government has approved the terms and conditions of the nation’s second offshore wind auction for a site dubbed Tonn Nua.

October 31, 2024

ScottishPower contracts international firms for East Anglia II offshore wind farm

ScottishPower Renewables has signed contracts with Sif Holdings and Smulders for foundations for the East Anglia II offshore wind farm.

October 25, 2024

Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm’s connection infrastructure awarded NSIP status

The transmission infrastructure connecting the Isle of Man’s first offshore wind farm to the UK has been granted Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) status by the UK government.

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October 23, 2024

Government finances £1 million offshore wind market access programme

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will fund a £1 million market access programme designed to generate new opportunities for UK companies to export offshore wind products and services globally.

October 21, 2024

EDF’s Neart na Goaithe wind farm produces first power

EDF Renewables has announced that its Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm offshore Scotland has generated power for the first time.

October 18, 2024

MachairWind submits environmental scoping report to Scottish government

The planning phase of the MachairWind offshore wind farm has hit a new milestone as ScottishPower Renewables has submitted an environmental scoping report to the Scottish government.