The UK has 16.9 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity from almost 1.6 million installations, an increase of 8.5% on the previous year. The government has released new figures on solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the UK. As of the end of June 2024, the UK has a total of 16.9GW of solar capacity across 1,595,916 … Continue reading UK solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity reaches 16.9 GW
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United Kingdom will promote photovoltaic energy
The UK Government has approved the development of a significant solar farm project that is a major coup for the country’s green energy goals. Approved by the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, the Mallard Pass Solar Project represents a major boost to the UK’s solar energy portfolio. The … Continue reading United Kingdom will promote photovoltaic energy
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New UK Government plans big push on wind power
The UK’s new Labour Government has great ambitions for accelerating the deployment of wind energy, both onshore and offshore. To deliver on their new goals they will need a massive overhaul of planning and the grid. The new UK Government is committed to double onshore wind and quadruple offshore wind by 2030, as a cornerstone … Continue reading New UK Government plans big push on wind power
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Vestas wins order for 81 MW of wind power in the UK
Vestas has secured an 81 MW order from Invenergy for the Pencloe wind energy project in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, UK. Vestas will deliver 18 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines and the order includes the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a multi-year Active … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 81 MW of wind power in the UK
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Ørsted invests in battery energy storage system co-located with Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has taken final investment decision on a battery energy storage system, which will provide stability to the UK energy supply and reduce price volatility. The Tesla battery energy storage system will be installed on the same site as the onshore converter station for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Swardeston, near Norwich, Norfolk, … Continue reading Ørsted invests in battery energy storage system co-located with Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
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RWE installs first wind turbine foundation at its flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE has taken a huge step forward in delivering its flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm with the installation of the project’s first offshore turbine foundation. With a capacity of 1.4 gigawatts (GW), Sofia is RWE’s largest offshore wind farm to date. After its expected commissioning in 2026, the project will be capable of generating enough … Continue reading RWE installs first wind turbine foundation at its flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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Sonnedix begins construction of its largest UK photovoltaic plant
Sonnedix, a global renewable energy producer with over 3 GW operating capacity, has begun the construction of Cowley Complex, the largest plant in its 300 MW UK portfolio. The 120 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plant is set to become one of the largest solar PV plants in the UK once completed in 3Q25. Cowley … Continue reading Sonnedix begins construction of its largest UK photovoltaic plant
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Europe’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm to go ahead
Scottish ministers have given the go-ahead to plans to build a floating offshore wind farm which will be the first commercial-scale project of its kind in Europe. The 35-turbine Green Volt offshore wind farm, which will be located off the coast of Aberdeenshire, will be capable of producing up to 560MW of low-carbon electricity when … Continue reading Europe’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm to go ahead
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The Industrial Growth Plan for the offshore wind energy industry in the United Kingdom is presented
RenewableUK, the Offshore Wind Industry Council, The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland have published a detailed Industrial Growth Plan (IGP). The plan is part of a wider effort to boost investment in the UK against the backdrop of growing global competition for clean energy technology. It sets out a way to triple offshore wind … Continue reading The Industrial Growth Plan for the offshore wind energy industry in the United Kingdom is presented
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Renewable energy giants join forces for Celtic Sea floating wind power
EDF Renewables UK, ESB and Reventus Power have collaborated on the Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind farm in the Celtic Sea, with the aim of boosting wind energy production. EDF Renewables UK, Irish company ESB and global investor Reventus Power have teamed up to develop the Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind farm in the Celtic … Continue reading Renewable energy giants join forces for Celtic Sea floating wind power
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Vattenfall and RWE conclude sale of Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone
Vattenfall has today completed the sale of the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE. The agreed purchase price corresponds to an enterprise value of £963 million. The deal ensures continued development of the Norfolk Zone which will produce clean power for over four million homes across the UK. Vattenfall will record a capital gain from … Continue reading Vattenfall and RWE conclude sale of Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone
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Ed Miliband visits Venterra Group company, Balltec, showcasing support for UK offshore wind supply chain
Labour’s Shadow Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, along with the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Morecambe and Lunesdale, Lizzi Collinge, showcased their support for the UK’s offshore wind supply chain today during a visit to Venterra Group company, Balltec – a global provider of high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in the offshore wind sector. During … Continue reading Ed Miliband visits Venterra Group company, Balltec, showcasing support for UK offshore wind supply chain
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UK ocean engineering firm Tadek delivers sector-leading platform performance study for floating offshore wind
UK ocean engineering specialist Tadek has delivered a sector-leading study assessing through-life performance of Tension Leg Platforms (TLP) compared to Semi-Submersible alternatives for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT). The report, produced for Marine Power Systems, provides in-depth analysis in key areas such as platform sizing, assembly and fabrication arrangements, quayside and port operarions, tow and stability, … Continue reading UK ocean engineering firm Tadek delivers sector-leading platform performance study for floating offshore wind
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RWE starts construction of its first UK photovoltaic farms
RWE has taken a major step towards the realisation of its first solar farms in the UK, with seven projects, representing 330 megawatts (MW) of new, clean electricity capacity, now entering construction. The projects are the first to be constructed from the solar portfolio secured by RWE through its acquisition of JBM Solar, one of … Continue reading RWE starts construction of its first UK photovoltaic farms
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RWE and Masdar join forces to develop 3 gigawatts of offshore wind projects off the UK coast
RWE and Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, have successfully closed their transaction announced at COP28 in Dubai last December, with Masdar now holding a 49% stake in the UK Dogger Bank South (DBS) projects. The partners will now jointly forge ahead with the delivery of these flagship projects. RWE, with a 51% stake, will … Continue reading RWE and Masdar join forces to develop 3 gigawatts of offshore wind projects off the UK coast
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Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
en| no Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations 22 January 202408:00(CET) The Blandford Road battery storage asset in the UK has come into operation. The operational phase marks an important milestone in Equinor’s ambition of delivering flexible power solutions in the country. The 25 MW/ 50 MWh Blandford Road battery storage asset is … Continue reading Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
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Nordex receives orders from the United Kingdom for 150 megawatts of wind power
In December 2023, the Nordex Group received three orders from Scotland for a total of around 150 MW. The company will supply and install seven N149/5.X wind turbines for one wind farm and another seven of the same type of wind turbine along with two N133/4.8 wind turbines will be used for a second 50 … Continue reading Nordex receives orders from the United Kingdom for 150 megawatts of wind power
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Things looking up again for offshore wind power in the UK
The UK went through a bad period on offshore wind. But several good things have happened in the last two months which restore confidence. The UK now looks like it will remain Europe’s largest offshore wind market. The UK has huge ambitions for offshore wind. They have 14.7 GW today which are producing 16% of … Continue reading Things looking up again for offshore wind power in the UK
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Vestas wins 47 MW wind project in Northern Ireland
Vestas has received a firm order from ERG SpA for the 47 MW Corlacky Hill wind farm in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The order consists of 11 V117-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW operational mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under … Continue reading Vestas wins 47 MW wind project in Northern Ireland
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The largest electrical cable in the world allows sharing wind energy 765 km away
Viking Link is the largest HVDC interconnector in the world. Or in other words, the longest electrical cable, 765 km long and connecting the electrical networks of the United Kingdom and Denmark. This is a high-voltage submarine cable, buried in the seabed, which will have the future capacity to power 1.4 million British homes from … Continue reading The largest electrical cable in the world allows sharing wind energy 765 km away
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