Onshore wind projects have had less opposition in Scotland, where environmental and planning policy is controlled by the devolved government in Edinburgh. The UK government eased a de facto ban on onshore wind in England on Tuesday, after growing pressure from environmental campaigners and some rul...
Greencoat UK Wind Plc (LON:UKW), a renewable infrastructure fund managed by Greencoat Capital LLP, will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on April 30, but will change the location. Wind turbines in UK. Author: Stephen Jones. License: Creative Commons. Attribution 2.0 Generic The decision...
The future of the U.K.'s low-carbon economy is in question after the center-right Conservative government moved to end state subsidies for onshore wind and dropped plans to introduce zero-carbon homes. The government also plans to introduce climate change levies on renewable technologies, ...
This issue is not limited to offshore wind technology alone. The cost of both onshore wind and solar power also increased in the latest auction. And if one were to build a new gas-fired power station, it would also cost more today than it did a year ago. The assertion that rising co...
"First, we will reform the national planning policy framework, consulting on a new growth-focused approach to the planning system before the end of the month. Including restoring mandatory housing targets. And as of today we are ending the absurd ban on new onshore wind [farms] in England,...
Building onshore wind farms is set to become easier as the government relaxes an effective ban on new projects. The government hasannounced changes to the rulesthat will come into force with immediate effect. So could a wind farm end up on your doorstep? Sky News explains. ...
public is demanding, and this will speed up the transition to a net zero economy. As one of the UK’s cheapest power sources, new onshore wind projects will be a huge boost for jobs and investment in local economies across the UK,” in turn commented Hugh McNeal, the CEO of Rene...
Onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar photovoltaics (PV) account for the biggest share of additional capacity. Maximum build-rate constraints are hit during the first years, meaning that these technologies are deployed as fast as possible. UK policy in this area is complex. Even though 70% ...
UK offshore wind is well placed to deliver up to 6 GW of competitive bids under the government's third Contract for Difference round in May, Barnaby Wharton, head of policy at sector association RenewableUK, told S&P Global Platts December 19. Falling finance and equipment costs have combined...
Slashing red tape for grid connections, overturning the onshore wind ban in England and allowing more special offers to reduce energy bills are steps in the right direction. But we need to keep our eye on the ball. Any policies need to help deliver cheaper energy bills and put new...