The potential for oil rigs in the North Sea to be powered by offshore wind farms is being explored, the Oil and Gas Authority have announced. Continue Reading
Wave and tidal energy are not able to compete in the UK renewables sector, according to the Marine Energy Council. Continue Reading
Up to a third of the UK’s energy supply will be provided by offshore wind farms in just over ten years, according to the government. Continue Reading
A new report by ORE has shown that developments in floating wind power generation could bring £34bn to the UK coffers.
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The UK government has been criticised by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) following their decision to lower the obligatory level of greenhouse gas emission. Continue Reading
Although Britain is now generating nearly a third of its energy from renewable sources, more than a quarter of businesses see renewable energy as a passing fad and are reluctant to make the switch to green suppliers and tariffs. Continue Reading
Supermarket chain Aldi has pledged to make its entire operation in the UK and Ireland carbon neutral in the next two years. Continue Reading
YouGov has recently polled support for onshore wind power among the UK public at 66%. Continue Reading
According to new figures released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS), the share of the UK’s energy production held by renewable methods hit 30.1% in the first quarter of 2018, a quarterly record. This was 4% higher than the first quarter of 2017. Continue Reading
In recent days the UK government has cancelled plans for a tidal lagoon in Swansea bay, citing a lack of potential economic viability. Continue Reading