ESO unveils £58bn plan for future of UK’s energy system

The Electricity System Operator has released its “Beyond 2030” report, proposing measures such as expanding offshore wind capacity and implementing a new North to South electrical spine

Isle of Man’s first offshore wind farm survey begins

The surveys will involve up to five weeks of geophysical assessments to determine suitable locations for wind turbines and cable routes, using uncrewed vessels

UK offers cash bonuses for green wind investments

The UK Government plans to encourage offshore wind companies to cut their carbon footprint by providing extra payments in Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference scheme, scheduled to launch in 2025

Geotechnical surveys progress for Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm

Initial geotechnical surveys for the expansion of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, Seagreen 1A, have concluded

UK’s £1bn budget for renewable energy auction

The Chancellor has confirmed over £1 billion budget for the sixth Contracts for Difference allocation round during the Spring Budget, with £800 million directed towards offshore wind projects

Dogger Bank D locked in: Grid connection confirmed

SSE Renewables and Equinor have received confirmation from the Electricity System Operator regarding the grid connection location for the proposed fourth phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Masdar joins forces with RWE for massive UK offshore wind project

Masdar has sealed a deal with RWE for joint investment in the 3GW Dogger Bank South offshore wind project, set to power three million homes

Scotland urges UK action on offshore wind funding

Scottish Renewables urges UK Government to act swiftly ahead of the CfD funding round, crucial for unlocking Scotland’s offshore wind potential

UK injects £21m into green hydrogen drive

The UK Government has pledged over £21 million to support seven projects aimed at producing low carbon hydrogen

‘UK could secure record number of offshore wind farms’

A total of 14 offshore wind projects qualify for the auction, offering potential new capacity of nearly 10.3GW, according to a report