Offshore wind has been the UK’s greatest technology success story in the last decade: an industry where the country has developed genuine global leadership. Right now, the world’s biggest offshore wind farm is being built off the Yorkshire coast. Dogger Bank is the size of Greater London and when complete will produce enough clean homegrown … Continue reading Offshore wind can power a UK industrial renaissance – but we are at a crossroads
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EDP Renewables accelerates its growth in the United Kingdom with two wind projects awarded in the latest auction
These wind projects will generate a total of 56 MW and are set to start operating in 2026; This award underscores EDPR’s firm dedication to playing a significant role in the drive to fully decarbonize the sector by 2035. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy development, strengthens its role in the UK’s … Continue reading EDP Renewables accelerates its growth in the United Kingdom with two wind projects awarded in the latest auction
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Britain’s smallest bird of prey continues to thrive at Ray wind farm
With only 1000 pairs in the UK, the merlin is red listed in the country. One of the habitats where the bird has successfully bred is Vattenfall’s Ray wind farm in north-eastern England. The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, has suffered a decline in the past, with an estimated population of around 1,000 pairs … Continue reading Britain’s smallest bird of prey continues to thrive at Ray wind farm
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UK Offshore wind auction failure must be a watershed moment for global offshore wind development
The failure of the UK government’s latest round of offshore wind auctions must be a watershed moment for the offshore wind industry around the globe. Despite clear warnings from the industry that prices set by the UK government made project investment unfeasible, policymakers failed to act. Price caps for this year’s auction were even lower … Continue reading UK Offshore wind auction failure must be a watershed moment for global offshore wind development
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Poorly designed UK CFD auction fails to attract any offshore wind investors
The UK announced the results of their 5th Contract for Difference (CfD) auction. They were hoping to award up to 5 GW of offshore wind. But not a single offshore wind project bid in to the auction. The auction awarded support to 3.7 GW of other technologies including 1.7 GW of onshore wind. The main … Continue reading Poorly designed UK CFD auction fails to attract any offshore wind investors
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Net zero offshore wind bids in UK’s latest tender: the outcome the sector needed?
Challenges in AR5 auction spark calls for government action to revitalise the UK’s offshore wind sector. This is not the outcome governments wanted, but perhaps the one the sector needed. The latest UK Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round, known as Round 5 (AR5), has left the offshore wind industry reeling. While many expected this … Continue reading Net zero offshore wind bids in UK’s latest tender: the outcome the sector needed?
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SSE Renewables secures 0.6GW of new UK onshore wind contracts
Company calls for reforms to the CfD scheme to ensure offshore wind can successfully participate in future auction rounds SSE Renewables, as part of SSE plc, is pleased to announce it has today been successful in the UK’s fifth Contract for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round and is set to be awarded 15-year contracts for low … Continue reading SSE Renewables secures 0.6GW of new UK onshore wind contracts
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RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar projects in latest UK CFD auction
RWE, the UK’s leading power producer, has been awarded Contracts for Difference for nine of its new renewable energy projects in the latest Auction Round 5. The CfD awards have been made to RWE by the Low Carbon Contracts Company, on behalf of the UK Government, following successful bids for three onshore, four solar and … Continue reading RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar projects in latest UK CFD auction
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Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm
Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the global pureplay renewable energy company, and Ocean Winds, the international joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE dedicated to offshore wind energy, have partnered to develop a second ScotWind site of 500 MW east of Shetland, expanding the overall footprint of the Arven Offshore Wind Farm (“Arven”) to 2.3 GW. Arven … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm
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Iberdrola repowers ScottishPower’s first wind farm
After almost 30 years of service, Scotland’s first commercial windfarm has been powered down in preparation of the site being supercharged to help meet the UK’s Net Zero targets. Operational since 1995, ScottishPower Renewables’ Hagshaw Hill windfarm in South Lanarkshire was at the forefront of wind energy production in Scotland, generating more than 895MWh over … Continue reading Iberdrola repowers ScottishPower’s first wind farm
Continue readingBP plans to build the first subsidy-free offshore wind farms
BP plans to build two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea without seeking government subsidies, according to The Times. If successful, this would be the first time subsidy-free offshore wind projects have been developed. The energy giant intends to circumvent the UK government’s contracts for difference (CfD) process, which guarantees fixed income for a … Continue reading BP plans to build the first subsidy-free offshore wind farms
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First campaign underway to install wind turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm
UK’s Dogger Bank will deliver clean energy to six million British homes annually – The campaign to install the first of 277 turbines at the world’s largest offshore wind farm is underway, marking a major advance in the industry and speeding up the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system. The 260m tall turbines … Continue reading First campaign underway to install wind turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm
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Offshore wind power boosts economy in Whitehaven, UK
A beautiful seaside town in one of the least economically productive parts of the UK has the potential to see its economy change with the installation of offshore wind farms. Whitehaven, located in Copeland near the Lake District, is hopeful the new green scheme can give them the boost they need, and local fishermen will … Continue reading Offshore wind power boosts economy in Whitehaven, UK
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Viking Wind Farm spends more than £70 million with supply chain
Viking Wind Farm has spent more than £70 million so far since work on the project commenced in 2020. The spend with local suppliers benefits not only Shetland, but also the wider Scottish and UK supply chain, while creating or supporting approximately 400 jobs during the ongoing construction of the SSE Renewables’ flagship onshore wind … Continue reading Viking Wind Farm spends more than £70 million with supply chain
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Ørsted divests its remaining 25 % share of London Array to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat
Ørsted has signed an agreement with funds managed by Schroders Greencoat, a global specialist asset manager focusing on renewable energy infrastructure assets, to divest its remaining 25 % minority interest in the London Array Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. The total value of the transaction is GBP 717 million (DKK 6.17 billion). London Array … Continue reading Ørsted divests its remaining 25 % share of London Array to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat
Continue readingWork Paused on Norfolk Offshore Wind Farm as Costs Soar
Work on one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms, the Norfolk Boreas site, has been halted due to soaring costs, according to Swedish energy company Vattenfall. The government aims to double wind capacity by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, making the decision a significant setback for the renewable energy industry in … Continue reading Work Paused on Norfolk Offshore Wind Farm as Costs Soar
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Halfway mark achieved at Viking Energy Wind Farm with installation of 52 wind turbines
Viking Wind Farm, which when operational will be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK, has reached a major milestone following the successful installation of the project’s 52nd Vestas V117 wind turbines. The 52nd turbine is located in the Northern sector of the wind farm. When complete, Viking’s 103 turbines will operate in … Continue reading Halfway mark achieved at Viking Energy Wind Farm with installation of 52 wind turbines
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The UK’s Offshore Wind Revolution: A Game Changer for the Energy Market
The United Kingdom is currently undergoing a revolution in the energy market, as it rapidly expands its offshore wind capacity. This shift towards renewable energy sources is not only helping the UK to meet its ambitious climate targets but is also transforming the country’s energy landscape and positioning it as a global leader in clean … Continue reading The UK’s Offshore Wind Revolution: A Game Changer for the Energy Market
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Final wind turbine installed at Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
Seagreen Wind Farm, a joint venture between SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies, achieved another landmark this week as the 114th and final wind turbine was installed. 76 of the 114 Vestas V164-10.0 MW turbines are now energised at the site, which is located 27km from the Angus coast, now producing more than two thirds of Seagreen’s … Continue reading Final wind turbine installed at Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
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Vattenfall inaugurates its largest onshore wind farm in the UK
South Kyle Onshore Wind Farm has been inaugurated today in south west Scotland. Once fully commissioned the wind farm will have an installed capacity of 240MW, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 187,000 homes.The wind farm was developed and constructed by Vattenfall and will be owned by Greencoat UK Wind PLC. It was inaugurated … Continue reading Vattenfall inaugurates its largest onshore wind farm in the UK
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