Trump Blows Offshore Wind War Bigly, On Top Of Electoral College & Popular Vote Losses
Scotland aims to power UK and Europe with offshore wind turbines and new undersea cables, leaving US behind in the dust (for now).
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UK Offshore Wind Prices Reach New Record Low In Latest CfD Auction
The latest UK renewable energy auction has awarded 12 projects, including 5.5 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind projects, at record low prices as low as £39.65 ($50.05).
UK Renewable Energy Industry Urges Government To Allow Onshore Wind Auctions
14 major renewable energy companies have penned a joint letter to the UK’s Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, urging him to drop the current restrictions on onshore wind which prevent it from competing in the Government’s power auctions.
Scottish Offshore Wind Farms Given Second Life Following Court Ruling
A legal ruling in Scotland has given second life to as much as 2.3 gigawatts worth of offshore wind farms that had previously been halted due to concerns over their impact on migratory seabirds.
Scottish Court Overturns Opposition Of Stronelairg Wind Farm
A Scottish court has overturned a previous ruling that prevented the development of the 240 MW Stronelairg Wind Farm in the Scottish Highlands. The new decision by the Scottish court pertains to a motion upheld in late 2015 which saw Scottish conservation charity, the John Muir Trust, successfully halt development on … [continued]
Offshore Wind Accelerator To Receive £6.4 Million In Funding To Reduce LCoE Of Offshore Wind
The Carbon Trust’s flagship R&D program, the Offshore Wind Accelerator, has received an investment boost of £6.4 million that is aimed at reducing the levelized cost of energy from offshore wind. According to the Carbon Trust, nine of Europe’s largest offshore wind developers have signed on to a new program with the … [continued]
Green Light Given For £2.6 Billion, 588 MW Offshore Wind Power Plant In Scotland
The green light has been given to build the 588 MW Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm in Scotland, after its owners reached Financial Close on the necessary £2.6 billion. UK energy company SSE, along with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and SDIC Power reached Financial Close on what will be one of the largest … [continued]
Electric Vehicle Fast Charger From Australia Makes It To Europe
Originally published on Renew Economy. By Sophie Vorrath An award-winning Australian-designed electric vehicle fast charger will make its European debut at the Intersolar 2014 conference in Munich this week, kicking off a new commercial deal for the technology . Queensland EV systems manufacturer Tritium will unveil its groundbreaking Veefil fast charge technology … [continued]
Loch Ness Wind Farm To Proceed
Scottish electric utility SSE announced on Friday that the Scottish Government had granted consent for the Bhlaraidh wind farm, to be located north-west of Invermoriston, itself on the western shore of Loch Ness. The planned wind farm will have a maximum capacity of 180 MW, generated by 32 wind turbines, … [continued]
Survey Shows Massive Public Support For British Green Taxes, But What Do The Public Really…
A poll conducted on behalf of The Mail On Sunday by Survation has found that the public supports the idea of green levies, no matter that those same levies are being blamed for higher energy bills. The survey, released on Sunday, covered a wide ranging list of issues being faced … [continued]
