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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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GTEC launches new safety training for solar PV installers

GTEC has introduced a new safety training course tailored specifically for solar photovoltaic (PV) system installers. 

Planning expert welcomes Labour’s lift of onshore wind farm ban

The decision by the new Labour Government to lift the ban on the development of onshore wind farms has been welcomed by a planning expert.

Solar generation soars in the UK, despite less than optimal weather

There was a record surge in solar generation and a notable decrease in gas-fired power production during the second quarter of 2024

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru unveiled as Wales’ public renewable energy developer

The Welsh Government has officially launched Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, the new publicly-owned renewable energy developer.

What role could GB Energy play to develop renewables in the UK?

A new analysis by RenewableUK suggests that Great British Energy could significantly support the development of renewable technologies.

UK Government lifts ‘de facto’ onshore wind farm ban

The UK Government has removed restrictions on onshore wind farms, a move announced by the new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves.

AI could help secure offshore wind farms from cyberattacks, says Alan Turing Institute

New research from The Alan Turing Institute has highlighted the extent at which the UK’s offshore wind farms are vulnerable to cyberattacks. 

Two thirds of renewable energy projects fail to pass planning

Between 2018 and 2023, over 60% of renewable energy project applications in Great Britain did not advance through the planning stage. 

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