1 hour ago Offshore wind power auction a ‘missed opportunity’, Scottish Government says

The latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions has been announced.

Politics

2 h. ago Developer of New York offshore wind farm is asking a federal judge to spare it from Trump

A federal judge is expected to consider whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York

Politics

3 h. ago Fears Brits face decades of higher electric bills as Ed Miliband signs up to new offshore wind contracts with 11% hike in 'strike prices' for producers

The government has locked into 20 years of fixed prices for offshore wind power as part of the latest 'auction' of projects.

Economics

3 h. ago The floating wind farms set to transform two corners of Wales

The UK Government wants at least 43 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030 to help meet its clean power target

Politics

3 h. ago Offshore wind farm contracts to power 12m UK homes after record auction

The results mark the largest procurement in European history

Politics

3 h. ago Record amounts of offshore wind secured in latest Government auction

Officials and industry hail results as win for bills and investment, but opponents raise concerns over high prices and impact on wildlife.

Politics

3 h. ago Labour claims biggest offshore wind expansion will 'bring down bills for good'

Taxpayer guaranteed subsidies secure enough power for 12 million homes but critics warn huge uncertainties remain

Politics

6 h. ago Berwick Bank wind farm secures 'monumental' UK contract backing in huge Scottish energy boost

The contract for difference results deliver the biggest single procurement of offshore wind energy in British and European history.

Politics

7 h. ago Strong UK offshore wind auction boosts plan to decarbonise by 2030

Demand from developers beat analysts’ expectations

Politics

40 h. ago US judge lets Danish firm resume Rhode Island offshore wind project halted by Trump

Ørsted and other wind developers have faced repeated disruptions to multibillion dollar projects under TrumpA federal judge on Monday cleared Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which Donald Trump’s administration halted along with four other projects last month.The ruling by US district judge Royce Lamberth is a legal setback for Trump, who has sought to block expansion of offshore wind in federal waters. Continue reading...

Politics

44 h. ago Energy developers head to court as Trump says the US 'will not approve any windmills'

Three energy developers are challenging the Trump administration’s freeze on their offshore wind projects

Politics

1 week ago Ørsted files legal challenge against US government over windfarm lease freeze

Europe’s biggest offshore wind developer seeking to overturn White House decision to suspend work on a $5bn wind farm projectEurope’s biggest offshore wind developer is taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to suspend work on a $5bn project on the north-east US coast.Denmark’s Ørsted filed a legal challenge on Thursday against the White House’s decision 10 days ago to suspend the lease for its Revolution Wind site as part of a sweeping move halting all construction of offshore wind. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects

The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns

Politics

3 w. ago US halts offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns

Trump administration unleashes a fresh setback for developers of renewable energy

Events

3 w. ago Trump abruptly shuts down wind projects over mysterious 'national security risks'

In a sudden move on Monday, President Donald Trump's Interior Department hit the brakes on several large-scale offshore wind projects in the United States.

Events

3 w. ago Trump administration pauses 5 offshore wind projects on the East Coast

The Trump administration is pausing leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in the East Coast due to unspecified national security risks identified by the Pentagon

Politics

3 w. ago US halts offshore wind licences over national security concerns

Shares in Ørsted, the world’s largest offshore wind developer, fell by more than 14% after announcement

Events

3 w. ago Alarm raised as Scottish offshore wind risks losing out next year

Offshore wind is about to get distinctly more political, before any more turbines start turning

Events

last month Scottish ports warn of risk of ‘no new Scottish projects’ in offshore wind auction

Port bosses are worried they will miss out financially, despite investing to prepare for future offshore wind projects.

Events