Launch of World Biogas Association
The World Biogas Association (WBA) has been launched at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 22 at Marrakesh, Morocco. Following the adoption by the United Nations of a shared vision for transforming lives by 2030 through the Sustainable Development Goals and the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate agreement between the 195 […]
STA welcomes “Smart Energy” push
The Government and Ofgem have confirmed their commitment to the creation of a smarter energy system with the publication of their Smart Power call for evidence. This is a vital first step towards the creation of an efficient and clean power system which the National Infrastructure Commission predict will benefit industry & consumers to the […]
Government support for offshore wind creates massive economic opportunity for Britain
RenewableUK says today’s Government announcement of the next round of competitive auctions to support offshore wind will provide a boost for British industry. Responding to confirmation of the budget, date and details of the next auction round for Contracts for Difference (CfDs), RenewableUK’s Chief Executive Hugh McNeal said: “It’s great news that the Government is […]
First solar farm in ‘red mud’ community renewable energy project joins the grid
The first commercial solar farm in a project aiming to provide options for Australia’s struggling vignerons has gone live. The 187kw site in the South Australian town of Renmark was switched on to the electricity grid on September 26. It is the first of three similar-sized sites expected to be up and running before the […]
Increase in renewables has led to an unprecedented change in energy supply
A new report launched at the 23rd World Energy Congress on 12 October reveals that the unexpectedly high growth in the renewable energies market, in terms of investment, new capacity and high growth rates in developing countries, is a key factor in this notable shift. It has contributed to falling prices and the increased decoupling […]
Launch of world’s largest tidal stream power project is a major step forward for renewables
RenewableUK says today’s official launch of the MeyGen tidal stream project in Scotland – the largest project of its kind in the world – marks a significant step forward in the development of marine energy. One of the world’s largest tidal turbines, 15 metres tall, with blades 16 metres in diameter, and weighing almost 200 […]
STA responds to Policy Exchange report
The new Policy Exchange report ‘Too Hot to Handle?’ highlights how extensively Government needs to act to decarbonise heat if the UK is to meet its legally binding carbon targets. The report comes as the solar thermal industry remains on tenterhooks for the final Government decision on its proposed reforms to the Renewable Heat […]
Battery storage and renewables are modernising Britain’s energy system
RenewableUK is responding to the results of today’s auction by National Grid to provide 200 megawatts of power to help balance Britain’s energy network. This service, called Enhanced Frequency Response, allows National Grid to balance supply and demand on a second-by-second basis. The results show that battery storage technologies won almost half of the contracts, […]
Government gives go-ahead to world’s largest offshore wind farm
RenewableUK is responding to the news that the Hornsea Two offshore wind farm from DONG Energy has gained planning consent from the Business and Energy Secretary, Greg Clark. The project, located off the coast of Yorkshire, will have a capacity of up to 1.8 gigawatts (GW). This could meet the electricity needs of around 1.8 […]
