British energy supplier and renewables firm Octopus will build an onshore wind farm in Germany, part of an ambitious plan to supply one…
Continue ReadingLimits on Renewables Mean Energy Bills Will Be Higher Than Necessary Next Winter, Greenpeace Says
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
A decision by the government to limit new renewable installations this year will exacerbate the energy crisis next winter, Greenpeace UK has said,…
Continue ReadingRenewable Generation Fell in 2021 due to Unfavourable Weather
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
Renewable electricity generation was down 9.5% last year from the historic highs seen in 2020, as unusually low wind speeds left turbines idle.
Continue Reading€41bn was invested in wind power technology in Europe in 2021, financing a record 25GW of capacity.
Continue ReadingOctopus Launches “Dating Agency” to Match Communities Interested in Onshore Wind with Landowners
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Renewable Energy
Octopus Energy Generation is launching a new platform to match landowners interested in hosting onshore wind turbines to communities eager to take advantage…
Continue ReadingTidal energy project in Severn Estuary being re-considered
Written by Michael Quinn in Renewable Energy
An ambitious tidal energy project in the Severn Estuary could be brought back to life in response to increased demand for energy security
Continue ReadingAs Storm Eunice battered Britain on Friday, wind turbines supplied nearly half of the country’s electricity and power prices—inflated for months as a…
Continue ReadingHouseholds Could Face “Surge Pricing” for Using Electricity During Peak Hours
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
An overhaul of Britain’s electricity system will allow smart meters to send half-hourly updates on customers’ usage, paving the way for Uber-style pricing…
Continue ReadingPaybacks from Renewable Generators Could Cut £27 from Energy Bills
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
Paybacks from wind and solar farms paid above their contractually-agreed price for electricity could provide a small degree of relief for households facing…
Continue ReadingWind power giant SSE is venturing into solar power, announcing a 30MW project that will solidify its role as “the UK’s clean energy…
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