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Cairnmore Hill wind farm refused again, despite scaled down scheme

A bid to construct a wind farm at Cairnmore Hill, near Thurso, has been rejected for the second time by The Highland Council.

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Hornsea Four offshore wind farm on hold due to dispute with CCUS project

Ørsted has been forced to delay its Hornsea Four offshore wind farm due to an ongoing dispute with a CCUS project being led by oil giant BP. 

All wind turbine blades could now be recyclable thanks to new breakthrough

Vestas has unveiled a brand-new chemical process that could lead to all wind turbine blades becoming recyclable. 

Just two onshore wind turbines were installed in England in 2022

England saw just two new onshore wind turbines installed throughout 2022, although the news was a bit brighter for offshore projects. 

What does the future look like for floating wind in the UK?

What does the road ahead look like for floating wind in the UK? Sam Strivens from the Carbon Trust has the answer.

Offshore wind turbines could soon be cheaper to fabricate

A new welding methodology for offshore wind foundations has the potential to cut the cost of wind turbine fabrication.

Energy bills could be £1,750 lower had UK transitioned to renewables faster

Had the UK transitioned to renewable energy faster than it has, energy bills could have been £1,750 lower in 2022.

Autumn Statement could risk investment in renewables, experts warn

Rishi Sunak’s Government could be risking investment in renewables, after the Government announced a windfall tax on producers. 

What is needed to enable a transition to renewables?

Griff Thomas from GTEC looks at some of the new technologies that optimise solar power generation, making it more valuable for businesses.

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