WindEU

August 21, 2023

Arbitrary red tape could cost consumers £1.5 billion, says ECIU

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed that the treasury red tape could cost UK consumers £1.5 billion a year.

The project could include BESS and onsite solar. Image: EDF Renewables.

August 15, 2023

EDF seeks community consultation on 400MW onshore wind farm

EDF Renewables UK is seeking community consultation for a proposed 400MW onshore wind farm located within Wauchope Forest and Newcastleton Forest.

August 11, 2023

Application submitted for 92MW wind farm in Wales

Wales-based renewable energy developer, Bute Energy has submitted a development application for a 92.4MW wind farm in Wales.

The wind farm first started generating in 1995. Image: ScottishPower.

August 10, 2023

ScottishPower to upgrade turbines at Scotland’s first commercial wind farm

ScottishPower is set to repower Scotland’s first commercial wind farm to increase its generation capacity to over 79MW.

August 10, 2023

Renewables predicted to be 61% cheaper than gas in 2025 – DESNZ

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.

August 10, 2023

Octopus, UKPN offer free electricity during periods of abundance

Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks will offer customers free electricity when energy supply exceeds demand.

August 9, 2023

Flotation Energy, Vårgrønn to deliver clean electricity to O&G platforms

Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn have submitted planning applications for an onshore substation to connect the 560MW Green Volt offshore wind farm.

August 8, 2023

Ofgem grants approval for transmission reinforcement project

Ofgem has approved a Final Needs Case for a transmission reinforcement project being pursued by SSEN Transmission.

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August 4, 2023

CfD increase ‘welcome’ but ‘not enough’, warns energy industry

The energy industry warned that yesterday’s £22 million increase in CfD funding is still “not enough” to bolster renewable investment.

August 4, 2023

GB can halve grid infrastructure build time, says Winser report

A report released by Nick Winser, the electricity networks commissioner, has outlined how GB can halve the time required to build grid infrastructure.