Probe launched into wind farms over alleged £100m overcharging

The energy regulator has begun an investigation into wind farm owners following allegations of overcharging consumers by £100 million

Ofgem greenlights cable links to power millions of homes

The energy regulator has provisionally approved plans for two high-voltage cable links to Europe, aimed at supplying power to millions of homes in Britain

Wind power dominates UK electricity generation

Recent data shows that wind power accounted for a significant portion of Britain’s electricity generation, reaching 56% on Friday and 55.9% on Saturday

Irish wind farms break records, save €1.3bn in 2023

Ireland has achieved a wind power milestone last year, setting a new record by generating 35% of electricity through wind farms

Storm Isha powers more than half of Britain

Storm Isha, while generating 54% of UK electricity at 12:30 pm today, has simultaneously led to widespread power cuts, impacting thousands of households in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Cumbria

Energy boss warns of higher energy bills for net zero

Siemens Energy Chairman Joe Kaeser insists on higher energy bills to fund the green transition

Crown Estate sets out details for 4.5GW of new floating wind farms

Under the new leasing round, three floating wind farms will have the potential to provide renewable energy to more than four million homes

Massive battery energises Northumberland wind farm

A 20MW battery energy storage system has been successfully integrated with the Ray Wind Farm in Northumberland

UK considers local benefits for wind farm support

Households near onshore wind farms might get new facilities like nurseries or GP surgeries in exchange for supporting the projects, as part of government plans to boost renewable energy sources

Egyptian solar and wind to boost Britain’s energy supply

Britain plans to import electricity generated by solar and wind farms in Egypt through subsea cables connecting the country with Europe