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The UK now has more wind capacity than gas, according to Drax

For the first time ever, the amount of installed wind capacity across the UK has surpassed gas, according to the latest Drax Electric Insights.

Why are wind turbines being switched off?

Despite generating record amounts of electricity, why does National Grid ask wind farm operators to turn their turbines off?

The UK ban of onshore wind farms could be coming to an end

Rishi Sunak is planning to lift the de facto ban on building new onshore wind farms, according to a new report from The Telegraph. 

RES showcases new wind farm, energy storage facility for Scottish Borders

RES has announced plans for a brand-new wind farm and energy storage facility in the Scottish Borders, dubbed Longcroft.

Wind overtakes gas as UK’s biggest source of electricity

The UK can now boast that its primary source of electricity comes from a renewable source, as wind beat out gas for the first time ever.

British wind farms generated more electricity than ever before in 2022

The amount of electricity generated by wind farms across the UK was the highest on record in 2022, according to the latest Government figures. 

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. 

Offshore wind firms aim for sustainable growth with new industry partnership

Eleven offshore wind developers are partnering with the Carbon Trust to make future offshore wind more sustainable.

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.

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