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EU boosts renewable energy ambitions for 2030
European Commission unveils RepowerEU package with focus on slashing permitting time for renewable energy projects
North Sea quartet commits to 65GW offshore wind by 2030
Four EU countries have pledged to significantly ramp up offshore wind capacity in the North Sea at a summit held in Denmark today
East Anglia offshore wind hub faces court challenge
Local campaign group seeks judicial review of government’s decision to approve 1.7GW of the 3.1GW development
News and analysis
UK researchers plot path forward on blade recycling
Research partners identify how the UK can catch up other European countries in blade recycling capabilities
Norway unveils offshore wind ambitions for 2040
Norway plans so much offshore wind capacity it will have to export green electrons, government announces
Leaked document: EU moves to halve wind permitting time
EU plans to accelerate permitting and ask member states to identify suitable areas for renewables
'Wind to stay competitive despite price increases'
IEA update flags cause for optimism on cost of energy transition – despite renewable energy price increases
EU offshore: A trade off between density and efficiency
Assumptions about fixed bottom offshore wind power capacity and usable acreage prompt planners to make drastic compromises
in depth
Opinion: RepowerEU action plan hits the nail on the head
War in Ukraine has opened everyone’s eyes to the risks of over-reliance on foreign energy imports
Opinion: Don’t lose sight of ESG as we streamline EU permitting
Draft legislation to cut permitting time is welcome but we also have a responsibility to the environment
Wind energy is already saving UK consumers money
Wind power generators paid electricity suppliers in Q4 2021 as the reference price rose above CfD prices for the first time
Can wind power solve the global energy crisis?
With volatile gas prices pushing up the cost of energy, the advantages of sourcing clean power at a stable cost are clear
Opinion: UK government's lack of ambition for onshore
Last week’s Energy Security Strategy was a mixed bag of results for the wind sector, argues Lizzy Roberts