Morecambe wind farm secures final planning consent, but hurdles remain
The government has approved the transmission infrastructure needed to connect the 480 MW Morecambe offshore wind farm to the grid at Penwortham. Morecambe now has consent for both its turbines and transmission system, alongside a seabed lease and an agreed grid-connection date. Planning risk has fallen sharply, but the project still requires a bankable revenue […]
Europe has never entered September with this little gas in store
By Silvia Merler, Algebris Investments head of responsible investment & policy research Europe has never entered September with this little gas in store. The EU Storage Regulation establishes a 90% target for gas storage filling… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Lords inquiry to examine how clean energy system mitigates ‘Dunkelflaute’ risk
A House of Lords inquiry will this week examine whether the UK can maintain secure, affordable and low-carbon electricity during prolonged periods of weak wind and solar generation. It will scrutinise long-duration storage, dispatchable low-carbon… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Europe puts Arctic energy and minerals at the heart of its security strategy
European leaders meeting in Rovaniemi have moved Arctic policy from a predominantly environmental portfolio towards security, infrastructure and economic resilience. Melting sea ice is increasing interest in shipping and mineral development, but routes remain difficult… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Houston G20 sharpens divide over the meaning of ‘energy security’
The US has put affordable baseload generation, faster permitting and critical mineral security at the centre of a three-day G20 energy ministerial in Houston. The meeting was used to finalise the repeal of most Biden-era… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Scotland and Wales formalise renewables cooperation through Cardiff Agreement
The Cardiff Agreement creates a non-binding framework for cooperation between the Scottish and Welsh governments on renewables, climate resilience, sustainable growth and European engagement. The administrations will share evidence, explore common approaches and maintain regular ministerial and official-level contact, with First Ministers reviewing progress annually. Floating offshore wind, consenting, ports, supply chains and community benefits […]