Wind farm with potential to power 1.5m UK homes halted as industry urges government to bolster supply chains July 20, 2023 Plans to build a new UK offshore wind farm that could have powered up to 1.5m homes have been halted today amid concerns over rising costs.
SSE reiterates earnings target despite waning wind generation July 20, 2023 Electricity output from renewables has lagged behind SSE's expectations this year, with generation lessened by poor weather conditions.
Global electricity demand expected to slow as recession fears take hold, says IEA July 19, 2023 Global growth in electricity demand is expected to slow this year, the IEA predicts, amid the energy crisis and an economic downturn.
Government launches SMR competition to revive nuclear’s role in UK energy mix July 18, 2023 Government ambitions to boost nuclear's flagging role in the country's energy mix will be supported with a new industry vehicle.
UK’s second largest offshore wind farm given the green light July 13, 2023 Hornsea Four, one of the UK's biggest offshore wind farms has finally been given the go-ahead by government.
Consumer behaviour change essential for reaching net zero, UK’s electricity system operator warns July 12, 2023 Britain will struggle to reach net zero carbon emissions over the next three decade unless consumers are prepared to change their consumption behaviour, according to the latest study from National Grid's electricity system operator (ESO).
Renewables warning: ‘Race to the bottom’ on production prices risks destabilising entire wind industry July 4, 2023 The energy sector has urged the government not to pressure renewable producers into generating power at lower prices.
Labour and Just Stop Oil donor says there’s “no kind of deal” on party policy July 2, 2023 Green energy industrialist Dale Vince has denied being “an eco-zealot” as he defended his £1.5m donations to Labour. Vince told Sky News he was not seeking to influence leader Sir Keir Starmer by giving cash to the party and that there was not “some kind of deal going on”. The Ecotricity owner accused the “right [...]
Ofgem cracks down on generators that left customers with a £3bn bill June 29, 2023 Generator owners will no longer be able to hold back supplies, so they can later harness higher prices for back-up power generation.
Britain must meet £100bn target to unblock offshore wind supply chain bottleneck June 29, 2023 Britain risks failing to to meet its offshore wind ambitions, unless the industry is able to invest more in manufacturing and supply chains.