Although currently a relatively modest capacity of marine technology is in place at 3.5 MW, RenewableUK Chief Executive Maria McCaffery says the plans in place put wave and tidal as real contenders for UK energy security. Ms McCaffery said: “It makes absolute sense for us to harness our own natural resources and secure our energy […]

Communities based around onshore wind farms will earn money from the power they generate. The protocol, published by the UK renewable industries trade association RenewableUK, specify a £1000 minimum payment per megawatt of wind power during the entire life span of the farm. Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive of RenewableUK, said: “Our ongoing study indicates that […]