The contracts for East Anglia Two and East Anglia Three will supply more than 1,000 MW of clean, green electricity, enough to power the equivalent of more than one million homes. Iberdrola, through its UK subsidiary Scottish Power, has been awarded two contracts in the government’s sixth round of contracts for difference auctions, which will … Continue reading Iberdrola awarded two offshore wind energy contracts in the United Kingdom for more than 1,000 MW
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UK gets nine new offshore wind farms after latest auction
UK is in line for nine new offshore wind farms after the Government’s latest renewables auction, but campaigners fear it may still fall short of clean power targets. The nine new wind power projects compare to none last year, and include what will be Europe’s largest and second largest wind farm projects – Hornsea 3 … Continue reading UK gets nine new offshore wind farms after latest auction
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Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 wind power plants awarded capacity in UK allocation round 6
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded Ørsted contracts for difference (CfD) for a 1,080 MW share of the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, as well as a 2,400 MW CfD for Hornsea 4. The CfDs were awarded at inflation-indexed strike prices of GBP 54.23 per MWh for the share … Continue reading Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 wind power plants awarded capacity in UK allocation round 6
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RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
RWE, the UK’s leading power producer, has been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) for five of its renewable energy projects in the latest Allocation Round 6 (AR6). The CfD awards have been made to RWE by the Low Carbon Contracts Company, on behalf of the UK Government, following successful bids for two onshore and three … Continue reading RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
Continue readingUK reaches 30 GW wind power milestone
This is according to recent research from RenewableUK’s market intelligence and data tracker EnergyPulse. The UK has now surpassed 30 gigawatts (GW) of wind generation capacity with the opening of SSE Renewables’ Viking Wind Farm on the Shetland Islands, which added the last 443 megawatts (MW) to the total. According to the data findings, the … Continue reading UK reaches 30 GW wind power milestone
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United Kingdom: TotalEnergies launches a floating offshore wind pilot project to supply renewable electricity to an offshore oil & gas platform in the North Sea
TotalEnergies announces the launch of a pilot project consisting in a floating wind turbine to supply renewable power to Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea, thus pioneering an innovative decarbonization scheme. The 3 MW floating wind turbine will be located 2 km west of the Culzean platform, 220 km off the eastern coast … Continue reading United Kingdom: TotalEnergies launches a floating offshore wind pilot project to supply renewable electricity to an offshore oil & gas platform in the North Sea
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RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE achieves key milestone with the installation of the Offshore Converter Platform at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm – its first deployment of HVDC technology offshore. The installation represents the largest lift of its kind in the offshore wind industry, underscoring the successful collaboration between RWE, GE Vernova, and Seatrium. Sofia is RWE’s largest offshore … Continue reading RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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Iberdrola acquires €5 billion valued Electricity North West in the UK
Iberdrola has today signed an agreement to acquire 88% of Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK for an equity value of £2.1 billion (€2.5 billion). The deal values 100% of the company, including debt, at approximately €5 billion. This acquisition is consistent with Iberdrola’s strategy to invest in electricity networks and in countries with … Continue reading Iberdrola acquires €5 billion valued Electricity North West in the UK
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New UK Government shows impressive determination on wind energy
The new Labour Government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been in office for less than a month. Yet they have already initiated several significant reforms to accelerate the expansion of onshore and offshore wind. Just yesterday the Government raised the budget for the upcoming contract for difference auction round (AR6) to a record £1.56bn. … Continue reading New UK Government shows impressive determination on wind energy
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UK solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity reaches 16.9 GW
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
Continue readingNew 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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