Evoco issues alert to shut down all its wind turbines after series of failures
(Sat 07/01)
Wind turbine maker Evoco has today issued an alert to shut down all of its wind turbines after a series of spectacular failures.
First companies cash-in on UK's Renewable Heat Incentive scheme
(Fri 06/01)
An umbrella company has become the first organisation to qualify for the UK's pioneering low-carbon heating incentive
Government in "last chance saloon" as appeal date set for Feed-in Tariff case
(Fri 06/01)
The Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear the Government's initial challenge to last month's High Court ruling that its solar cuts are illegal next Friday.
Another spell of limbo as Government appeals Feed-in Tariff judgement
(Wed 04/01)
The UK Government has confirmed it is to appeal last month's High Court ruling that proposed changes to the Feed-in Tariff were unlawful.
Scotland looks to build on a record year for renewable energy
(Wed 04/01)
Scotland's Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has called on the renewable energy industry to build on the successes of 2011.
Freak weather returns as UK braced for storm winds and flood alerts
(Mon 02/01)
The UK is braced for a back-to-work battering from the weather tomorrow with a forecast for storm-force winds and torrential rain.
New £1.3m fund launched to help protect world's most endangered species
(Fri 30/12)
The UK Government is to invest £1.3 million in a range of projects dedicated to protecting some of the world’s most endangered and best-loved species.
UK reinstates April 1 Feed-in Tariff deadline in new EU report
(Fri 30/12)
The UK Government appears to have reinstated the April 1 deadline for a cut in the solar PV Feed-in Tariff in a new renewable energy report submitted to the European Commission this week.
Met Office weather forecast for New Year's Eve predicts mild but windy conditions
(Wed 28/12)
The latest Met Office forecasts indicate that New Year's Eve celebrations across the UK will be rather windy with a mix of cloudy skies and some outbreaks of rain in the north and west.
Scotland gives green light to controversial £250m wind farm
(Wed 28/12)
The Scottish Government has given approval to build a controversial wind farm following years of campaigning and inquiries.
Scottish political parties unite to call for Edinburgh to be home of green bank
(Wed 28/12)
Scotland's main political parties have joined forces to call on the UK Government to name Edinburgh as the home of the UK's Green Investment Bank.
Met Office issues severe weather warning with forecast of 90mph gales
(Wed 28/12)
After a remarkably mild and settled Christmas break, the UK Met Office has issued an amber severe weather warning warning of 90mph winds to hit Scotland today.
Energy Minister to appeal Feed-in Tariff ruling... and all the industry reaction
(Wed 21/12)
Energy Minister Greg Barker has tonight said he disagrees with a High Court ruling that the Government's plans to reduce the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV were unlawful.
Feed-in Tariff solar cuts ruled "unlawful" by High Court judge
(Wed 21/12)
The Government's planned cuts to the Feed-in Tariff have been thrown into disarray this afternoon after a High Court judge ruled they were "legally flawed".
Two verdicts in 12 hours to decide future of Feed-in Tariff scheme
(Wed 21/12)
Two critical verdicts are expected within the next 12 hours that will determine the future of the UK solar PV industry and planned cuts to the Feed-in Tariff scheme.
