Wind

Octopus cuts electricity costs for coastal customers on windy days

Scotland’s share of UK onshore wind set to reach 75% by 2030

Wales’ largest offshore wind project gets green light

Scottish Power withheld 1.6GW of offshore wind bids

Eon inks UK-first city wide decarbonisation deal  

Offshore wind supply chain fears emerge following CfD flop

Rapid ‘surgery’ required for stalling CfDs

Wind capacity outstrips gas for the first time

Government’s claims of CfD ‘triumph’ go down like ‘lead balloon’

UK seals energy security pacts with Ireland

Weekend press: SSE rules out new onshore wind farms in England and Wales

In this weekend’s papers, the boss of SSE rules out building new onshore wind farms in England and Wales, saying the company is focusing on offshore wind despite the relaxation of planning rules and the absence of the latter from last week’s CfD auctions. There is also continued reaction to the “disastrous” auctions and a survey finds more than half of voters will be influenced by the government’s handling of sewage spills at the next election.

Reset needed following ‘disastrous’ CfD auction

Offshore wind officials set for crunch talks with government

Energy crisis forces firms to shelve net zero plans

Almost half of energy-related businesses have delayed or cut investment in their sustainability and net zero plans due to the impact of the energy crisis. According to research published by Schneider Electric, 80% of energy firms in the UK and Ireland expect the energy crisis will impact their ability to meet emission reduction targets, with 49% admitting that net zero investment has already been delayed or cut.

No offshore wind in fifth CfD round