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Vessel installing monopiles and transition pieces on Dogger Bank wind farm

22/5/2024 News

New wind power milestones reached in UK, France and Egypt

The second phase of development of Dogger Bank, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, has commenced 80 miles offshore from the Yorkshire coast. Meanwhile, France has awarded what is claimed to be the world’s first long-term contract for difference (CfD) to a commercial floating offshore wind farm. And in Egypt, a 10 MW project has taken the next step to becoming one of the world’s largest onshore wind farms. These stories and more are covered in this wind power news round-up.

Wind

24/5/2023 News

Ireland’s first licensing round awards 3 GW of offshore wind

Ireland recently announced the provisional results of the country’s first offshore wind auction under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS 1). The round surpassed market expectations both in terms of the total volume of renewable energy procured and the low price at which it was secured. Meanwhile, the UK government has unveiled plans for improved rewards and benefits to be offered to communities backing onshore wind farms in the UK.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Head and shoulders photo of Steve Hodgson, standing in front of blue door

25/2/2026 Comment / Steve Hodgson

Renewables and efficiency, yes, but fossil fuel use has to fall

What have 30 years observing the energy industry taught Steve Hodgson FEI, Editor-at-Large at New Energy World? That increasing green energy is not enough; the world also has to begin an exit from fossil fuels to prevent a climate catastrophe that has already started.

Energy efficiency / management

Head and shoulders photo of Dr Pratima Rangarajan, CEO, OGCI Climate Investments

14/12/2022 Comment / Pratima Rangarajan

Resource efficiency is vital for energy security and climate

In a world grappling with an energy and climate crisis, we can’t afford to waste resources. Available, cost-efficient solutions can help address this problem, argues Dr Pratima Rangarajan, CEO of OGCI Climate Investments and a speaker at the EI’s International Energy Week in February 2023.*

Energy and carbon management

14/6/2023 Comment / Chris Rason

The resilience challenge – navigating the EU energy market

Energy resilience is front of mind across all industries in Europe. With costs rising and government support across the European Union (EU) coming to an end in 2024, now is a crucial time for organisations to start putting energy strategies in place. Here, Chris Rason, Head of Energy Services at Aggreko, shares some of these strategies.

Renewables

Electricity pylon photographed directly from below

6/4/2022 News

Energy transition is key to solving energy and climate crises

The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) recent World Energy Transitions Outlook report outlines actions needed until 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5°C and asks governments to accelerate the energy transition to improve energy security, resilience and energy prices.

Electricity

Electricity pylon in foreground with blue and yellow sky behind

14/9/2022 News

Electricity prices dictated by gas producers

Natural gas is the main driver of electricity prices across Europe, recent research published by London university UCL has confirmed. The studies also note that despite gas providing under half of the total electricity in the UK, in recent years it set electricity costs 84% of the time.

Wind

Onshore wind turbines on moutainside

23/4/2025 News

Good news for wind in UK and Japan, but US uncertainty cuts growth forecasts

While a major onshore wind farm has started up in Japan, and an offshore wind farm has been permitted in the UK, the uncertainty surrounding wind power in the US is affecting growth projections there, as the wind trade body for Europe complains about high prices.

Renewables

Wind turbines and power lines at dusk

15/2/2023 News

Renewables to account for 35% of power generation mix by 2025

Renewables are set to dominate the growth of the world’s electricity supply over the next three years, as together with nuclear power, they meet the vast majority of the increase in global demand through to 2025, reports the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Renewables

Head and shoulder pic of Mike Kelly

2/11/2022 Comment / Mike Kelly

How to unleash the potential of the UK renewables sector

With the cost-of-living crisis biting ever harder, the need for the UK to move to a self-sufficient, green energy supply has never been stronger. But several barriers to development remain, writes Mike Kelly, Renewable Energy Development Director at RSK Group, which delivers environmental solutions.

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