UK-Ireland unveil ‘landmark’ renewable energy agreement
The UK and Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support offshore renewable energy and increase interconnectivity.
Octopus invests in developer Deep Wind Offshore after £15 billion sector commitment
Energy giant Octopus Energy has confirmed that it is set to invest in international wind developer Deep Wind Offshore.
UK gov eases de facto ban on onshore wind farms
Onshore wind has been handed a boost today (5 September) via changes to the planning system introduced by the UK government.
UK companies to explore clean energy opportunities in Australia
The UK Government revealed last week (24 August) that ten UK-based companies were travelling to Australia to explore clean energy opportunities.
EDP Renewables to launch 45MW solar hybrid project in Poland
EDP Renewables plans to begin commercial operations at a new 45MW solar project in Poland using existing renewable grid infrastructure.
Electricity generated from renewables increased by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed that electricity generated from renewable sources increased by 10.5% between 2021 and 2022.
Iberdrola signs €500m green loan with Citi and Eksfin for East Anglia III offshore wind farm
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has secured a €500 million loan with Citi and guaranteed by the Norwegian Export Credit Agency Eksfin for the construction and development of the East Anglia III offshore wind farm.
52% GB electricity in July was low carbon, ESO
Latest data from National Grid ESO (ESO) has shown that 52% of Britain’s electricity in July came from low carbon sources.
CleanMax begins operations at 400MW wind and solar project in India
CleanMax has started operations at a hybrid solar and wind project in the Indian state of Gujarat, with a total capacity of 400MW.
Octopus Energy Generation to invest $20 billion in offshore wind by 2030
Octopus Energy is to invest $20 billion (£15 billion) into offshore wind by 2030 with a view to generating 12GW of renewable electricity a year.
