With yesterday’s (5 September) announcement that the UK government was to ease the de facto ban on onshore wind developments, the news has brought mixed reactions from across the industry.
Energy company EDF has signed a seven-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Brockwell Energy to purchase renewable energy from North Kyle onshore wind farm.
According to a report by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), offshore and onshore wind is set to be 61.4% cheaper than gas in 2025.
New analysis from Cornwall Insight’s All-Island forward curve has shown Ireland must secure almost 1GW additional capacity at every renewable auction until 2030 to avoid missing climate targets.
