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Freasdail Wind Farm - an 11-turbine 22.5MW project on the Kintyre Peninsula.
August 23, 2024

Kintyre wind farm promises £55m boost to local economy

RES has submitted its nine-Turbine Killean Wind Farm proposal, pledging economic growth and carbon payback within two years.
A white wind turbine, shot from below, under a blue sky
August 16, 2024

Irish wind marks third-best July on record

Statistics from Wind Energy Ireland have revealed that July 2024 was the third-best on record for wind power generation.
Wind turbine at Dorenell wind farm in Scotland
August 16, 2024

EDF and Utilita forge wholesale market partnership for over 800,000 customers

In a move that gives Utilita’s 800,000+ customers access to EDF’s range of low-carbon products, the utility has entered into an exclusive structured trading agreement with the UK energy giant.
Image of Keir Starmer, labour prime minister, campaigning for the general election.
July 8, 2024

Energy industry reacts to new Labour government

The new Labour government must now deliver on its net zero commitments. We ask the industry how it should approach them.
Wind turbines on brown hills under a blue sky
July 1, 2024

Statkraft reduces clean energy tech targets

Norwegian energy company Statkraft has announced that it will reduce its targets for building solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and wind farms from 2026.
An offshore wind farm under a blue sky with puffy white clouds
June 17, 2024

RenewableUK: global offshore wind hits 75GW milestone

Industry body RenewableUK published a report today (17 June) showing that global offshore wind operational capacity has increased by over a fifth in the last year.
A wind turbine stands next to a crane working to install it.
June 17, 2024

SSE Renewables installs final turbine for Yellow River Wind Farm

SSE Renewables has installed the final wind turbine for the Yellow River Wind Farm in County Offaly, Ireland.
Image of wind farm from shoreline at sundown
June 3, 2024

MPs out of sync with voters on energy security, poll reveals

A new poll shows a stark contrast between MPs and the public on energy security, highlighting support for renewables over fossil fuels.
The wind farm will feature 12 wind turbines. Image: SSE.
May 17, 2024

SSE to build 50MW Scottish wind farm

SSE is set to develop Aberarder Wind Farm, a 50MW project in the Scottish Highlands, after taking a final investment decision.
A render of a new wind turbine testing facility
May 15, 2024

UK invests £86 million to hasten super turbine development

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has approved an £85.6 million funding package to give the UK the edge in developing offshore wind technologies.

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