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UK must continue to break records to reach net zero
The UK Government’s ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ powers on in the wake of Boris Johnson’s 10-Point-Plan announcement with confirmation that the fourth round of the ‘Contracts for Difference’ (CfD) scheme is planned for late 2021. As part of targets to double the capacity of clean energy from the previous auction round in 2019, and in recognition […]
UK’s biggest green hydrogen plant planned by Scottish Power
Plans to develop the UK’s largest renewable-powered green hydrogen plant on the outskirts of Glasgow have been submitted by Scottish Power. Hydrogen is made by using an electrolysis plant, which splits water back into its component parts of hydrogen and oxygen, allowing the hydrogen to then be stored and transported for numerous energy applications. In order […]
European Investment rise of €43bn in new wind energy developments
Figures for clean energy projects in 2020 demonstrate that regardless of the pandemic, investments of 42.8 billion euros went into new wind farms. This is an eye-opening 75% increase on the previous year, and as reported by WindEurope. The investments have successfully financed approximately 19.6 GW of capacity, of which 13GW will be in the […]
UK Government boosts clean energy developments with infrastructure investment
The UK government has confirmed investment of £171 million for nine projects, located in Humber and Teesside, Scotland, South Wales and Merseyside to reduce emissions. Hydrogen plays a leading role in the projects, in a further demonstration that decarbonising the UK economy has become its biggest priority. As a result an increasing number of clean […]
France and Spain launch massive Green hydrogen infrastructure project
A huge hydrogen infrastructure project is being launched as a component of the Spanish Green Crane clean energy scheme. It is called Lacq Hydrogen, and will be part of an industrial green hydrogen infrastructure strategy, developing production capabilities and considerable pipelines for exporting renewable H2. The initial ambition of the initiative is to rollout approximately […]
‘Green Industrial Revolution’ powers on with spike in clean energy planning
The UK Government’s ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ powers on in the wake of Boris Johnson’s 10-Point-Plan announcement with confirmation that the fourth round of the ‘Contracts for Difference’ (CfD) scheme is planned for late 2021. As part of targets to double the capacity of clean energy from the previous auction round in 2019, and in recognition […]
The Upsurge Of Clean Energy Projects
As demand for clean energy solutions sweeps across the globe, research from leading law firm DLA Piper has identified that there is currently double the amount of ‘planned’ hydrogen projects than ‘operational’ projects in Europe. As a result we will see a continued spike in clean energy planning demands, especially in the hydrogen industry. DLA’s […]
Increase In Planning Applications For UK Clean Energy Projects
As energy companies race to meet rising demand for clean electricity, the number of renewable energy projects applying for planning permission reached new heights in 2020 and is showing no signs of slowing. According to government data by energy consultancy PX Group, there were 269 planning applications for new solar, bioenergy and wind projects, up […]
The U.K’s Auction Process For Clean Energy Planning Permission
Under the government’s guidance for the clean energy planning permission process, tough proposals on community consent to qualify for the auction process are placed on windfarm developers, alongside the consent of the local community through existing planning codes for English projects. The decision to back onshore wind is “one of the first clear signs that […]
2021: 7 Clean Energy Trends
With countries embracing renewable energy as the pathway to net zero emissions, clean energy plans are sweeping across the globe. The implications for the global economy are immense. As the UK’s enthusiasm for green finance and renewable energy continues into the new year, 2021 is shaping up to be a game-changer. Here are 7 clean […]