Octopus Energy pledges £15bn investment in offshore wind by the end of the decade July 24, 2023 Octopus Energy will team up with institutional investors to spend $20bn (£15.6bn) on offshore wind projects over the rest of the decade.`
Shapps has fired the starting gun on UK nuclear hopes but there must be no more delays July 24, 2023 Grant Shapps turned up fashionably late to the launch of industry vehicle Great British Nuclear, but the country needs no more delays.
G20 fails to reach deal for slashing fossil fuels and ramping up renewables July 23, 2023 The G20 failed on Saturday to reach consensus on phasing down fossil fuels, following objections by some producer nations.
Ovo: Shareholders for UK’s fourth biggest energy firm invest further £200m as profits slump July 21, 2023 Ovo shareholders have poured an extra £200m into the owner of the UK’s fourth-largest energy supplier.
Former PM Liz Truss supports second backbench revolt over onshore wind July 20, 2023 The government is bracing for a fresh attempt from Conservative backbenchers, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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.