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Map of the Dogger Bank South project. The world's largest offshore wind farm,

July 11, 2024

RWE and Masdar’s 3GW Dogger Bank South offshore project nears approval

RWE and Masdar's Dogger Bank South offshore wind farms are to be considered by the UK Planning Inspectorate.

Image of wind farm from shoreline at sundown

July 11, 2024

Energy UK unveils key recommendations for Labour to hit climate targets

To help shape the future of energy in the UK, industry trade body Energy UK has presented proposals for the newly elected Labour government.

July 8, 2024

British steel industry warns high electricity prices hindering shift to greener tech

With electricity costs more than double those of competitors in France and Spain, the British steel industry needs government help to survive.

July 3, 2024

Final coal shipment delivered to UK’s last coal-fired power station

The UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station has received its final shipment of coal ahead of shutting down later this year.

July 3, 2024

Renewables provided a third of Ireland’s electricity in June

Renewable sources provided a third of the Republic of Ireland’s electricity in June, according to provisional data from grid operator EirGrid.

July 3, 2024

First power generated at 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm

Ocean Winds has marked the first export of power from its offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth, northern Scotland, to the National Electricity Transmission Systems (NETS).

It has previously been reported that the South of England could see increased strain due to interconnector issues. Image: Pxhere NC.

July 3, 2024

IFA2 Interconnector witnesses 49.7Hz frequency event

In the early hours of Tuesday (2 June), the GB-FR interconnector tripped, causing frequency to nosedive to 49.7Hz.

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July 3, 2024

Lloyd’s Register signs MoU to explore green hydrogen for the Thames Estuary

Lloyd’s Register has signed a MoU with H2 Terminals to explore using green hydrogen to decarbonise the Thames Estuary region.

July 2, 2024

£14 million Eastland Scheme makes progress on Manchester grid

The latest stage of work on the Eastland Scheme, funded by a £14 million investment into Manchester’s electricity grid is set to begin this month and take under two months to complete.