Nuclear energy
Apollo-managed funds have agreed to invest $6.5 billion in a 50% stake in Ã?rsted's Hornsea 3, the world's largest offshore wind project. The Hornsea 3 project has a capacity of 2.9GW and will generate enough power to supply over 3 million UK households.
Green technology
The Scottish energy sector is facing a crisis as households face a £6.6bn bill for energy firms not producing electricity due to grid congestion issues. The annual cost of constraint payments has skyrocketed to £1.7 billion in 2024/25, with 70% of the total going to Scotland. Critics
Renewable energy
As the US grapples with energy transition and climate change, nuclear power has emerged as a surprisingly bipartisan solution. A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that 59% of Americans favor expanding nuclear capacity, up from 43% in 2020, with even Republicans and Democrats showing a surprisingly narrow divide in
Renewable energy
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has issued new terms and conditions for determining tariffs for renewable energy projects, renewable purchase obligations, and renewable energy certificates. These regulations will come into force on April 1, 2026, and remain in effect until March 31, 2029. The regulations apply to all grid-connected
Renewable energy
The Apuiat Wind Farm, a 50-50 partnership between the Innu communities and Boralex Inc., has reached commercial operation in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec. This 200 MW wind farm is the first national energy project for the Innu and the first large-scale wind project commissioned in the region since 2018.
Green technology
A groundbreaking study reveals that UK wind power has provided a substantial financial benefit to consumers, despite initial investment costs. The research, conducted by [no author mentioned], highlights the significant impact of wind energy on UK energy prices and demand for gas. Over the past 15 years, UK wind energy
Green technology
The UK government is considering an exemption for offshore windfarms from new nature rules that aim to enhance biodiversity when large infrastructure projects are built or expanded. The proposed exemption is intended to reduce the cost of renewable energy, which has increased due to inflation, labor and materials costs, and
Green technology
Ed Miliband's net zero plans face a major blow after the Government revised down the predicted efficiency of wind turbines, sparking concerns that the Energy Secretary will struggle to meet his clean power targets. The revised estimates, published before an auction of green energy subsidies, suggest that wind
Renewable energy
Auction Round 7 (AR7) of renewable energy contracts has confirmed the total subsidies for offshore wind farms coming online between 2028 and 2031, with the extra charges set to hit bill payers with an estimated £1.1 billion. The Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, is under pressure to lower household energy
Renewable energy
A series of community-led meetings is underway to discuss plans for a 27-turbine wind farm in Brechfa Forest, Carmarthenshire, which could generate enough clean electricity to power 144,000 average Welsh homes. The renewable energy company, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, is hosting local drop-in events to gather community feedback and shape
Green technology
Researchers from Chandigarh University have published a comprehensive review of machine learning (ML) techniques for wind power prediction, highlighting the current state of the field and the need for future innovations. The study emphasizes the importance of accurate wind power forecasting for integrating renewable energy into the electrical grid and
Wind power plants
Neoen has achieved a significant milestone in South Australia's renewable energy journey by inaugurating its 412MW Goyder South wind farm, the largest in the state and a flagship project in Neoen's global portfolio. The wind farm, located near Burra in the Mid North region, comprises 75
