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Older wind farms approaching their end of life will be able to bid for contracts to enable 'repowering' projects to extend their lifespan, government confirms

Cornwall Insight assesses likely cost to billpayers of record-breaking 9.6GW of clean power projects awarded Contracts for Difference this week

Yesterday's clean power auctions were more competitive than expected, but there is an urgent need for the government to now accelerate the timetable for future auctions

A more ambitious approach to clean energy auction delivery is needed if the UK is to meet its offshore wind targets, writes Energy Transitions Commission's Shane O'Connor

Industry groups hail the success of latest renewables auction, but warn much more new capacity will be needed if Labour's clean power goals are to be met

Clean energy auction budget increased by more than 50 per cent, following 2023 'catastrophe' that saw no new offshore wind projects secured

Inflation may have fallen, but a new report highlights how the UK's high dependency on fossil fuel and food imports leaves it at major risk of climate-related price shocks

DESNZ says it will 'carefully consider' whether to increase current £800m CfD budget, as industry warns 2030 clean power targets are at risk

The UK is less energy secure than it was a year ago, with the country on a path to even greater insecurity

ECIU estimates wind, solar, and hydro provided 40 per cent of UK electricity over winter months, while gas fired power plants provided around a third