South Australia charged as global leader in renewable energy
Tesla’s recent South Australian battery announcement has solidified the state as a world leader in renewable energy. The California-based company will be joined by the Lyon Group in developing some of the world’s largest lithium ion battery facilities in the same Australian state – two different projects separated by about 135km. Tesla’s battery installation will […]
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 […]
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 […]
New report finds offshore wind industry can create jobs in east coast ports and boost wider UK economy
A strategic review of east coast port facilities has identified the enormous potential of the offshore wind sector to accelerate economic growth on the east coast of Britain. It has found that east coast ports, from East Anglia to Scotland, have the capability to support the ambitious pipeline of offshore wind projects which will be […]
Scottish Energy Minister highlights ground-breaking innovations in offshore wind
The new Scottish Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse has said that “Scotland has the potential to be at the forefront in all stages of offshore renewable energy”. Speaking at RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind conference in Manchester, Paul Wheelhouse MSP noted that “what is important is the size and boldness of our ambitions”. As evidence of this, […]
RenewableUK responds to Government energy policy speech
RenewableUK is responding to today’s speech by the Energy Secretary Amber Rudd, setting out the Government’s future direction for energy policy. RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Maf Smith said: “Industry has been looking for clear signals from Government on energy policy to enable the long-term investment in the clean energy infrastructure this country desperately needs. It’s […]
Australia’s “best” wind farm gains planning approval
Construction on Australia’s “best” wind farm project will commence next year following development approval. The $250 million Hornsdale wind farm, to be developed by French company Neoen, will be located in the Mid North of South Australia, around the town of Jamestown. Hornsdale is touted as Australia’s “best” wind farm project due to its high capacity […]
RenewableUK urges Government to support offshore wind industry expansion
RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind and marine energy industries, has published a new document which makes a case to Government to continue its support for offshore wind, outlining specific actions that Ministers could take to ensure expansion. “Our Offshore Energy Future – Actions for Growth” is launched today at the opening of RenewableUK’s […]
Blow to UK wind energy industry
The 18 June 2015 marked a gloomy day for the wind energy industry as the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) confirmed that the Renewables Obligation (RO) will close from 1 April 2016 – a year earlier than previously planned. The RO has been the fiscal driver for commercial scale onshore wind development for […]
