Inyanga launches crowdfunding round for tidal energy technology
Inyanga Marine Energy Group said on October 24 that it was launching a crowdfunding round in order to raise funds for its HydroWing tidal energy technology.
Allocation Round 6 (AR6)
Salamander boss calls for government backing for smaller floating wind projects
As Salamander continues to await government approval, project director Hugh Yendole calls for support for innovation projects.
EVOL: Winds of change blowing… just not strong enough
This week EVOL looks at AR6 winners, the onshore wind conference and GB Energy as rumours reach reach fever pitch.
Amid AR6 relief, frustration mounts for Berwick Bank offshore wind developers
While the UK offshore wind sector breathed a sigh of relief after the latest renewables auction, frustration is mounting over delays at Scotland's Berwick Bank project.
AR6 delivers six tidal stream projects with UK pipeline ‘confidently growing’
Six UK tidal stream projects have secured funding as part of the sixth Allocation Round (AR6) renewables auction in an “important step forward” for the sector.
UK must tackle offshore wind ‘manufacturing deficit’ after AR6
Hopes of green jobs for oil and gas workers will "fall at the first hurdle" if the UK fails to build turbines for windfarms, a trades union has warned.
UK solar developers secure record support in AR6 auction
Solar developers have secured record levels of government support in the UK’s annual renewables Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, Allocation Round 6 (AR6).
Who are the AR6 offshore wind winners?
Last year there were no successful bids for offshore wind projects under the government's Allocation Round (AR) scheme in what was largely seen to be wake-up call for the sector, but this year was a different story.
AR6 winners: ‘Offshore wind back on track’ after ‘disastrous’ 2023 results
The UK government has announced the winners of its annual Contracts for Difference (CfD) round as Miliband described "record-setting" year.
EVOL: Windfall woes, a budget boost and a wind farm of epic proportions
This week on EVOL, the Energy Voice team discuss the reaction to upcoming changes to the windfall tax, and whether it’s behind Shell and Exxon offloading their Southern North Sea assets.
AR6 budget boost could add extra 1GW of offshore wind capacity
The recently announced budget boost for the upcoming Allocation Round 6 (AR6) renewable auction could bring in over 1GW of extra offshore wind capacity.
UK government ups AR6 renewable energy budget to £1.5 billion
Offshore wind developers will vie for £1.1 billion in funding under AR6, with budget boosts for floating wind and tidal projects as well.
‘Evolving energy policy’ will force Starmer to make a decision on the future of CfD rounds
Dundas Consultants has found that the contracts for difference (CfD) scheme has dished out more than £8 billion in renewables subsidies, with over 80% of projects yet to receive funds.
Labour weighs increasing UK wind funding for August’s auction
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new government is considering increasing subsidies for offshore wind developers in an upcoming auction, part of a bid to remain on track for ambitious clean energy goals.
Informed policy and greater certainty needed to unlock UK’s renewables potential
RSK renewables director Kit Hawkins outlines how the incoming Labour government can accelerate the UK renewables rollout.
Updated: UK government confirms £800m wind budget for AR6 auction
Renewable industry leaders called the AR6 budget a "missed opportunity" and said the government's 2030 offshore wind target "looks unachievable".
UK to offer record £800 million support for offshore wind farms
The UK will offer record support for new offshore wind farms in an upcoming auction as the government tries to make up ground after the process failed to draw any bidders for the technology last year.
UK marine energy sector hopes to continue making waves in AR6
Wave and tidal developers push for more strategic support to capture the full industrial potential of marine energy.
Energy sector wants to ‘work with every political party’ ahead of 2024 election
OEUK's David Whitehouse is in talks with every party as political battle lines are drawn ahead of the 2024 general election.
Mergers and acquisitions outlook for evolving energy services sector
The profitability of oil and gas versus the excitement for renewables is creating an interesting dynamic for investors across the energy industry.
Government to set budget for ‘catch-up’ AR6 CfD auction in March
AR6 could be the ‘catch up auction’ for offshore wind projects after last round failed to attract bids.