Industry reacts to ESO’s net zero energy system plan

Industry leaders stress the importance of considering local needs and swiftly implementing infrastructure to support the integration of renewable energy sources

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

ScottishPower to invest £5.4bn in upgrading electricity cables

The energy giant plans to upgrade electricity transmission lines, aiming to boost the transport of renewable energy from Scotland to the south

EDF’s Tye Lane Solar Farm approved

EDF Renewables UK has received planning consent from the Mid Suffolk District Council for the Tye Lane Solar Farm, a 49.9MW solar project located north-west of Bramford

Iberdrola and Masdar unite in €15bn global green energy pact at COP28

Partners will co-invest in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects, beginning with the East Anglia Three offshore wind project in the UK

Solar industry applauds rooftop solar rule reform

Solar Energy UK has welcomed the government’s move to broaden permitted development rights for rooftop solar panels

New exemption introduced for Electricity Generator Levy

The exemption, ensures receipts from new investments in electricity generating stations are not subject to the EGL

UK and South Korea secure £367m for giant wind facility

The wind monopile factory is expected to create up to 750 jobs

Doubling of global renewable capacity expected by 2030

A new report suggests that, given the current trajectory and accelerated growth, a tripling of renewables is within reach

UK and Republic of Korea forge clean energy pact

South Korean businesses will invest over £10 billion in the UK, supporting renewable projects