wind generation

Renewable energy company EDF Renewables has confirmed it is set to explore the feasibility of a 400MW wind farm proposal across two areas of commercial forestry within the Scottish Borders.

Octopus Energy has confirmed it will make a £1.2 billion investment in the Asia-Pacific renewables sector by 2027.

The UK has reached a crucial milestone in the race for net zero having surpassed one trillion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity generated from renewables.

This week’s issue of Current± Price Watch – powered by Enact – explores Cornwall Insight's latest price cap shifting only £38, wind generating more British electricity than gas for the first time and the demand flexibility service scheme displacing the need for 3.3GWh of electricity.

Renewable power generator Statkraft has purchased two wind farms in Shetland with an approximate generation capacity of 120MW.

Energy think-tank Ember has revealed in its Global Electricity Review 2023 that the UK recorded a 23% increase in wind generation capacity last year.

SSE Renewables has announced the installation of the world’s deepest offshore wind turbine foundations at what will become Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm off the coast of Angus. 

In our weekly issue of Current± Price Watch – powered by Enact – we take a look at how high wind generation saw reduced energy prices last week, what is believed to be the last Demand Flexibility Service trial and the IPCC’s latest climate report.

“A lot of regulatory and political uncertainty within the UK over the last 12 to 18 months has led to increased international competition for renewables,” said Adam Berman, deputy director of policy at Energy UK.

Several charities have criticised the UK government’s onshore wind consultation for its failure in unlocking onshore wind projects across England.