RenewableUK

UK records 23% increase in wind generation capacity since 2015, says Ember. Image: Unsplash.
December 21, 2020

Wind generation sets another record in banner year for the technology

​A new wind generation record was set over the weekend, hitting a high of 17.278GW during a half hour period on Saturday.
BEIS will be split into three new departments
December 15, 2020

Energy white paper broadly welcomed by industry as 'vital piece of net zero jigsaw'

The energy industry has its say on the government's energy white paper, which was released yesterday and details its decarbonisation plans.
The new carbon pricing mechanism could be in place by 2027. Image: Unsplash (Arpad Kiss).
December 9, 2020

Energy sector praises CCC 78% GHG reduction ambition, but calls for more details for next steps

The CCC's landmark report has been broadly welcomed by the energy sector, who told Current± they commended the ambition but more concrete guidance is still needed for the sector.
Image: The Conservative Party.
November 18, 2020

Ten Point Plan reactions: A ‘vital step forward’, but does it go far enough?

Companies, groups and charities operating in the energy and environmental space gave Current± their reactions to the long awaited ‘milestone’ of a plan.
Image: Getty.
November 13, 2020

Public support for renewables reaches 80% as solar comes out on top

​Public opinion on renewables has remained high throughout 2020 with 80%​ stating they now support renewable generation.
Image: Getty.
October 27, 2020

Energy industry calls on Ofgem to put net zero at heart of RIIO-2

​A variety of energy companies and organisations have written to Ofgem to urge the regulator to make net zero central to the next price controls.
Hugh McNeal. Image: RenewableUK.
September 25, 2020

RenewableUK CEO Hugh McNeal to step down

​Hugh McNeal is stepping down as CEO of trade association RenewableUK, with the Board announcing it will begin to look for his replacement.
Image: Piqsels.
September 23, 2020

RenewableUK calls on government to support ‘next big global industry’ green hydrogen

​Trade association RenewableUK has called on the government to support the rapid development of green hydrogen in the UK, in a new study released today (23 September).
May had 266 hours of sunshine
September 11, 2020

Trade associations form partnership to stimulate PPA market in drive for net zero

​RenewableUK, techUK and the Solar Trade Association (STA) have teamed up to help boost a green economic recovery.
The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.
August 28, 2020

Wind power continues to break records as Storm Francis hits UK

​Another new wind generation record has been set in the UK as it continues to be battered by storms.

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