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Huge new offshore wind farm ‘could power a third of Welsh homes’

A huge new offshore wind farm could power over a third of Welsh homes with renewable energy, those behind the project have claimed. The wind farm, which is still in its planning phase but is set to include up to 50 turbines, could supply energy to ...

01 Aug 2022 at 17:37

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Minister must consult the industry on offshore wind farms says Donegal fishermen

The Donegal fishing industry says they have a right to be consulted about offshore wind farms because it affects their livelihoods. Chief executive of the Killybegs-based Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) Aodh O'Donnell says every industry ...

15 Oct 2022 at 14:33

Local News

Donegal fishing chief expresses concern over locations of future offshore wind farms

Traditional fishing activity and sensitive spawning areas were not being recognised or acknowledged by those thinking of developing offshore wind farms and this could spell danger for the future. That’s according to the Irish Fish Producers ...

26 Jun 2023 at 11:33

World’s biggest floating offshore wind farm gets go-ahead

The world’s biggest offshore floating wind farm is set to be built off the coast of Scotland after the project was given the green light. When operational, Green Volt will boast up to 35 floating turbines and provide 560 megawatts of ...

22 Apr 2024 at 14:18

Renewed hope for renewable energy at end of rollercoaster year

The UK’s march towards a greener future was dealt several blows over the last year, but ended with the return of optimism as 2023 came to an end. Despite a failed offshore wind auction in the summer, two of the biggest developers in ...

25 Dec 2023 at 02:45

Local News

Minister must consult the industry on offshore wind farms says Donegal fishermen

15 Oct 2022 at 12:33

Body found in search for man who went missing in River Mersey

A body has been found by police searching for a 23-year-old man last seen swimming in the River Mersey. Haydn Griffiths went missing after swimming towards wind turbines off the coast of New Brighton, Wirral, at about 10.30pm last ...

25 Jul 2022 at 10:45

Reform UK MP accuses Ed Miliband of being ‘obsessed’ with renewable energy

A Reform UK MP has accused Ed Miliband of being “obsessed” with renewable energy, after the Government announced nine new offshore wind farms. The farms are part of a new wave of green power projects including onshore wind and ...

04 Sept 2024 at 14:43

Government announces £1.08bn budget for offshore wind power support

Developers are being offered an initial budget of £1.08 billion annually in support for new offshore wind farms. The Government unveiled the cash pot for the next renewable electricity auction, which sees developers bid to ...

27 Oct 2025 at 16:49

Scotland

National investment bank backs offshore wind farm

The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has made its first investment in an offshore wind farm, “sending a strong signal to the market”, according to the Deputy First Minister. The £50 million investment in the ...

19 Nov 2025 at 00:01

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