RWE, SSE and Equinor benefit from Crown Estate’s 4.7 GW offshore wind expansion
The Crown Estate (TCE) will proceed with an expansion programme to add 4.7 GW of offshore wind capacity across seven projects in England and Wales.
Energy Transition
‘We need the government to listen to us’: North Sea jobs crisis deepens
Pleas for the government to listen to the offshore energy industry were made at an emergency conference called to address a rapid decline in employment.
Flotation Energy secures onshore consents for White Cross floating wind project
Flotation Energy has secured onshore consents for its 100 MW White Cross floating offshore wind joint venture with Spanish firm Cobra.
Delayed Blenheim Palace solar project seeks £800m finance package
Planning for the UK’s largest solar farm has hit minor delays, as local opposition mounts despite the project's huge biodiversity net gain.
Consultations look to energy market future
Paula Kidd and Philip Reid, Partners CMS discuss two major consultations that are poised to affect the energy industry in the UK.
All about All-Energy 2025
The All-Energy conference is set to return to Glasgow this month as it aims to top last year’s record-breaking show.
Hornsea 4 cancellation puts pressure on AR7
The UK government has proposed changes to the way it procures offshore wind as it now needs to claw back capacity after the massive Hornsea 4 project ground to a halt.
Grid queue: Lay of the land for renewables developers is still unclear
One of the biggest changes for developers waiting for a grid connection will be demonstrating they have secured land rights to keep their place in the queue.
UK and Norway sign green energy industrial partnership amid difficult week for Labour
The UK and Norway have formalised a green industrial partnership focused on the energy transition amid a week of setbacks for Labour's clean power goals.
Delivering on the UK’s clean power promises
Darren Davidson, Vice President of Siemens Energy UK & Ireland, explains what needs to be done to realise the targets of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.
Centrica shares drop as shareholders revolt against CEO pay
The company’s board faced tough questions from shareholders around human rights abuses at a gas plant in Mozambique and its proposed investment in nuclear power.
CPH2 reaches ‘pivotal milestone’ on Northern Ireland green hydrogen project
Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) has announced the completion of the third and final site acceptance test at its green hydrogen electrolyser project in Northern Ireland.
North Sea tanker collision responders celebrated at Humber awards
The rapid response from those working in Grimsby’s offshore wind cluster to the tragic oil tanker collision has been recognised by the industry.
ScottishPower receives £1.3bn for UK grid upgrades
The National Wealth Fund has handed out £600 million to ScottishPower to finance further grid upgrades in the UK.
Consumer-led flexibility: How will it drive the energy transition?
Consumer-led flexibility has been touted as a key part of the energy transition, with smarter responsiveness bringing more stability to the grid.
Welsh government completes £2m equity investment in tidal player Inyanga
The Welsh government announced on May 6 that it had completed a £2m equity investment in Inyanga Marine Energy Group, one of the companies involved in the tidal energy development at Morlais, Ynys Môn (Anglesey).
Miliband sets out proposals for solar canopies above car parks
Supermarkets, offices and shopping centres could be required to install solar panels over their car parks under plans being considered by the Government.
Ørsted discontinues Hornsea 4 offshore wind project despite winning contract for difference
Ørsted has announced it will discontinue construction on its Hornsea 4 offshore wind project in the UK, despite recently securing a Contract for Difference (CfD).
At All-Energy ‘we need to talk’
I haven’t attended an All-Energy exhibition and conference since it moved to Glasgow from Aberdeen. That’s nothing to do with civic jealousy, but simply because it’s a pain in the neck getting there from here.
Wind industry deals and vessel innovation power ahead
Acquisitions have dominated the shipping industry of late, namely Havfram of Norway's takeover by Belgian group DEME; and that of Sweden-rooted Northern Offshore Group by Japanese shipping giant NYK.
Charging Forward: Drax pulls Cruachan II from long duration energy storage cap and floor
Energy Voice takes a look at the latest developments in the UK energy storage sector.
Reform victories raise alarm bells for UK clean energy sector
Reform leader Nigel Farage has branded the debate around net zero as the “next Brexit” after his party stormed to unprecedented success in English local elections last week.
Spain’s power crisis is a warning – Scotland must learn or risk the same fate
Just over a week ago, Spain’s electricity grid faltered. Portugal quickly followed. In the media, speculation swirled: Was it a cyber attack? Sabotage? Hackers?
Reform UK vs Labour: A ‘mature and sensible debate’ needed for net zero
Geg Quinn calls for a sensible debate on the UK's journey to net zero that avoids the 'extremist' views from both sides.
Five north and north-east firms celebrate King’s Awards success
Triumphant businesses in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and the Highlands are receiving the royal honour celebrating enterprise and innovation.