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May 21, 2024

Ireland, Belgium, UK cooperate on interconnection and renewables

Government ministers from Ireland, Belgium and the UK have signed a joint statement to boost cooperation on offshore wind and interconnection.

Xlinks will utilise wind and solar technology in Morocco to provide the UK with 3.6GW. Image: Xlinks.

October 3, 2023

Xlinks’ Morocco-UK Power Project recognised as an NSIP

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has deemed the Morocco-UK Power Project, headed by Xlinks, as an NSIP.

Moray East under scrutiny after using loophole to net £647m, says REF. Image: Moray East Offshore Windfarm.

September 26, 2023

Moray East under scrutiny after using loophole to net £647 million, says REF

The 900MW Moray East Wind farm in North East Scotland has come under scrutiny for using loopholes to rake in £647 million.

September 15, 2023

Wind capacity overtakes gas generation for ‘first time’ in GB, Drax says

According to data released by Drax Electric Insights, Britain now has more installed wind capacity than gas generation.

September 13, 2023

Guernsey partners with Siemens to create new electricity strategy

The government of Guernsey has approved a new electricity system strategy developed in partnership with Siemens AG.

Northern Ireland saved £243 million in 2023 by using wind power. Image: Rossographer.

September 12, 2023

UK-Ireland unveil ‘landmark’ renewable energy agreement

The UK and Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support offshore renewable energy and increase interconnectivity.

The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.

September 11, 2023

Octopus invests in developer Deep Wind Offshore after £15 billion sector commitment

Energy giant Octopus Energy has confirmed that it is set to invest in international wind developer Deep Wind Offshore.

September 5, 2023

UK gov eases de facto ban on onshore wind farms

Onshore wind has been handed a boost today (5 September) via changes to the planning system introduced by the UK government.

The companies will explore clean energy opportunities in Victoria and Western Australia. Image: Piqsels.

August 29, 2023

UK companies to explore clean energy opportunities in Australia

The UK Government revealed last week (24 August) that ten UK-based companies were travelling to Australia to explore clean energy opportunities.

Electricity generated from renewables increases by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ. Image: Pxfuel NC.

August 25, 2023

Electricity generated from renewables increased by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed that electricity generated from renewable sources increased by 10.5% between 2021 and 2022.

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