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Edinburgh Airport officially opens the UK’s first airside solar farm

An eleven-acre 9.7MW solar farm beside the runway at Edinburgh Airport has been officially opened by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes.

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Despite tripling renewables by 2050, Europe likely to still miss net zero target

Europe’s renewable energy capacity is on track to more than triple by 2050, yet it’s still unlikely to be enough to achieve net zero.

Renewables generated nearly half of Ireland’s electricity in December 2024

Renewable energy sources delivered nearly half of Ireland’s electricity demand in December 2024, according to provisional data from grid operator EirGrid. 

RES offers ‘biodiverse’ solar farm to win over planners in Hertfordshire

RES has submitted a planning application for a 49.9 MW solar farm in Hertfordshire, aiming to generate enough power for around 15,000 homes. 

Renewables procurement must reach record levels to meet 2030 clean power target

The UK Government will need to procure historic levels of renewable energy in upcoming CfD auctions to meet its 2030 clean power target.

Solar farms report ‘unprecedented’ surge in cable thefts

DeterTech has reported a significant increase in cable thefts targeting solar farms and battery storage facilities. 

Hitachi Energy wins contract to connect East Anglia Two to the grid

Hitachi Energy is set to provide onshore and offshore grid connection equipment and power quality solutions for the East Anglia Two wind farm. 

Can biomass help the UK achieve net zero?

Mike Torbitt explores how optimising biomass use and integrating it with other renewables is crucial for the UK's decarbonisation efforts.

ScottishPower awards £1 billion turbine contract to Siemens Gamesa

ScottishPower has finalised a turbine supply agreement worth over £1 billion with Siemens Gamesa for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm. 

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