Polling published today by RenewableUK reveals that most Scottish voters support building more renewable energy projects in Scotland to tackle climate change. 74% said they would think favourably of a political party which puts a strategy in place to do this, with only 6% against.

Commenting on today’s announcement by Crown Estate Scotland of the winning applicants in the ScotWind leasing process, RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Melanie Onn said:

The Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) has published an updated version of its Best Practice Guide on Diversity and Inclusion. The online resource aims to help offshore wind companies to measure and address issues of ethnicity and gender balance across their workforce. The guide was first published by OWIC in 2020 as a key part of the Offshore Wind Sector Deal agreed between Government and industry.

New report shows sixfold increase in global demand for offshore wind cables

A new report published today by RenewableUK shows the market for offshore wind farm cables is set to grow exponentially over the course of this decade.

New research published today by RenewableUK shows that the total capacity of the pipeline of onshore wind projects which are operating, under construction, consented or being planned in the UK has grown to nearly 33GW.

New research by RenewableUK’s Project Intelligence team shows that the total pipeline of offshore wind projects around the world now stands at 413GW. The pipeline includes projects which are fully operational, under construction, consented or being planned.

Collaborative work from a Government and industry-led partnership has identified how innovative new technology could allow future offshore wind projects to exist alongside air defence radar systems.

Analysis published today by RenewableUK shows that major investment announcements totalling over £900 million in new factories have been made so far this year in the UK’s offshore wind manufacturing sector – the highest annual amount since the industry began in the UK in 2000. The findings are being highlighted on the first day of the trade association’s Global Offshore Wind conference and exhibition in London.

Research by RenewableUK into the total size of the pipeline of floating offshore wind projects worldwide shows that it currently stands at over 54GW if all are fully constructed. The pipeline includes projects from an early stage of development through to those which are fully operational.

Government’s Hydrogen Strategy must develop green hydrogen as a major source of clean energy

Commenting on the Government’s Hydrogen Strategy consultation published today, RenewableUK’s CEO Dan McGrail said:

The Government’s annual energy bible has confirmed that renewable energy sources generated more electricity than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2020, with wind playing the leading role.

RenewableUK has published a new document outlining how it will work with its member companies to promote best practice within the renewable energy sector by sharing examples of how firms are upholding high environmental and ethical standards.

RenewableUK welcomes commitment to green job creation in Queen’s Speech

Commenting on today’s Queen’s Speech, RenewableUK’s Head of Public Affairs Nathan Bennett said:

In a report published today, RenewableUK is urging Ministers to commit to specific deployment targets for onshore wind, floating wind, renewable hydrogen and marine energy, in the run-up to the United Nations’ climate change summit in Glasgow in November.

RenewableUK is welcoming today’s figures from National Grid which show that British wind farms set a new record yesterday afternoon by generating a new high of 17.6 gigawatts (GW) at 3.30pm providing 48.4% of Britain’s electricity.

New research published today by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) shows that the number of people working in direct and indirect jobs in the UK’s world-leading offshore wind industry is set to rise significantly, from 26,000 currently to over 69,800 by 2026.

Commenting on today’s High Court ruling on Vattenfall’s 1.8GW Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm project, RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Melanie Onn said:

RenewableUK responds to results of Round 4 offshore wind leasing process

RenewableUK is responding to the results of The Crown Estate’s Invitation to Tender Stage 2 (ITT 2) process for the Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4.

Responding to today’s announcement by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Alok Sharma to grant consent to Ørsted’s 2.4GW Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm, RenewableUK’s Chief Executive Hugh McNeal said:

Energy White Paper highlights wind and clean hydrogen as key net zero technologies

Commenting on the details of the Government’s Energy White Paper, RenewableUK’s Head of Policy and Regulation Rebecca Williams said:

Prime Minister sets UK firmly on course for net zero with Ten Point Plan for rapid green growth

Welcoming Boris Johnson’s Ten Point Plan for a green economic recovery, RenewableUK's Deputy Chief Executive Melanie Onn said:

New statistics unveiled by the Government show the vast majority of people support the rapid growth of renewable energy projects throughout the UK.

New research by RenewableUK shows that the total capacity of onshore wind could grow to 30GW – more than double the UK’s current operational capacity of 13.6GW – providing a boost to our net zero and green recovery ambitions.

A new guide published today by the Offshore Wind Industry Council highlights opportunities for UK companies to become part of the fast-growing global offshore wind supply chain, and for those already working in it to win further multi-million-pound orders.

RenewableUK has published a Member Values Charter, developed by our Shadow Board, setting out our joint vision and the principles which underpin our member companies’ activities and shared ambitions for the future, including the creation of thousands of new jobs across the UK. Offshore wind alone is expected to employ 27,000 people in the UK by 2030.

New figures released yesterday by the Government show a record increase in renewable energy generation in the first half of this year, providing 46% of the UK’s power needs. Wind alone generated 26% of Britain’ electricity in the first half of this year, with 14% coming from offshore wind (21 terawatt hours) and 12% from onshore (18.9TWh).

A report published today by RenewableUK urges the Government to help energy consumers by supporting the rapid development of green hydrogen, generated using renewable electricity, as a cheap energy source for the future.

Today techUK, the Solar Trade Association and Renewable UK, are announcing a new partnership to promote the transition to a net zero economy.

RenewableUK is highlighting a new record set on Wednesday 26th August when wind power was generating 60% of Britain’s electricity. The record was set at in the early hours of the day as the UK was experiencing high winds from storm Francis.

The latest annual report on energy generation in the UK highlights the record-breaking performance of renewables throughout 2019, with wind power playing a major role.