Independent energy consultant Stephen Cirell takes a look at the regulatory barriers to onshore wind, and how the sector is changing.
Articles tagged with: onshore wind
UK's attractiveness continues to grow thanks to the return of CfD auctions
The UK has become more attractive for renewable energy investment over the past six months thanks to the return of the Contracts for Difference auction.
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.
CfD auction to go ahead as planned despite COVID-19 disruption
Despite disruption caused by COVID-19, the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction will go ahead unchanged.
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.
Onshore wind ‘brought in from the cold’ as government to allow Pot One CfD auction
The government is to announce a new auction for both onshore wind and solar power, following a four year block.
Storm Ciara leads to record breaking weekend for wind generation
Over the weekend, Storm Ciara hit the UK causing wind power to surge, breaking two records.
SSE’s Q3 trading update shows shifting focus following supply arm sale
SSE’s Q3 trading update hints at a shifting of the gears at the company, as it unveils maiden subsidy-free onshore wind development.
Government ‘falling short’ on delivering renewable capacity following subsidy removals, says RenewableUK
RenewableUK has warned that the UK government’s current approach to onshore wind is “falling short”, as new statistics show continued drop in projects.