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British blackcurrant growers call on MPs to support investment in innovation and sustainability Partner content
Economy
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
British blackcurrant growers call on MPs to support investment in innovation and sustainability
Over 30 parliamentarians met with the UK’s blackcurrant growers at the Ribena Blackcurrant Growers’ reception last week, where the Minister for Farming gave an overview of the opportunities for the industry while listening to some of the challenges growers face ahead of the harvest season.
Why our economic future depends on a bold shift to renewable energy
Energy
By Mark Garnier MP
Why our economic future depends on a bold shift to renewable energy
Our economic growth has long relied on fossil fuels, but as the climate crisis intensifies, shifting to renewable energy is essential. Mark Garnier MP highlights the challenges ahead: navigating costs, timelines and technology
How a derelict coal terminal will drive the UK’s renewable energy revolution Partner content
Energy
By Peel Ports
How a derelict coal terminal will drive the UK’s renewable energy revolution
Huge sums are being invested to transform 350 vacant acres on Scotland’s west coast to support offshore wind and solar connections, adding to the UK’s renewables supply chain infrastructure and boosting a deprived economy.
The UK's cable opportunity: the need to invest to power forward Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The UK's cable opportunity: the need to invest to power forward
Successive governments, steered by Committee on Climate Change assessment, have recognised that offshore wind will not only provide the backbone of the UK’s future clean energy system but also presents one of our largest industrial growth opportunities. Targets for its growth have become ever more ambitious as we strive towards a fully decarbonized energy system and net-zero.
New nuclear projects can give coal sites new lease of life Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
New nuclear projects can give coal sites new lease of life
The recent closure of the UK’s last coal power station has brought the curtain down on an industry that has helped bring jobs and prosperity to communities across the country, but it also marks a generational opportunity for those communities most affected by the closures, with green industries like nuclear giving hope for new jobs and greater investment.
CfD success is to be celebrated, but business as usual won’t achieve the UK’s offshore wind ambitions Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
CfD success is to be celebrated, but business as usual won’t achieve the UK’s offshore wind ambitions
For a government still counting its tenure in weeks, it will have been a welcome outcome to see significant numbers of renewable energy projects awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) in the sixth allocation round, with an overall 10 gigawatts (GW) boost to UK renewable energy capacity.
Parliament can make Britain a clean energy superpower – it must embrace the challenge
Environment
By Luke Murphy
Parliament can make Britain a clean energy superpower – it must embrace the challenge
Lifting the ban on onshore wind, approving new solar farms and ending support for the Cumbrian coal mine: all down payments to put Britain on the path to becoming a clean energy superpower.
Renewable Liquid Gases and their role in decarbonising heating in off-gas grid Britain Partner content
Energy
By Calor Gas
Renewable Liquid Gases and their role in decarbonising heating in off-gas grid Britain
The National Audit Office (NAO) has recently called on the government to clarify its policies on supporting rural, off-gas grid homes to decarbonise. A consultation is expected later this year after the government reversed plans for the early phase out the sale of fossil fuel boilers used in off-gas grid homes and business from 2026.
A just energy transition for rural areas: no ‘one size fits all’ approach Partner content
Energy
By Dimeta
A just energy transition for rural areas: no ‘one size fits all’ approach
Over 40 per cent of constituencies in the UK are rural and 88 per cent of rural dwellers feel that the government should take more account of their views1
Storing Trouble
Environment
By Chris Chafin
Storing Trouble
Britain leads the world on renewable energy but will fall behind if it doesn’t start building storage capacity to match demand with supply. Chris Chafin finds some surprising options
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine Partner content
Environment
By Lightsource bp
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine
The energy landscape is changing. We believe renewable energy is the future. And that future is now.
Keeping the UK at the forefront of the offshore wind market Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Keeping the UK at the forefront of the offshore wind market
CEO of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Andrew Jamieson, explains why joined up thinking and innovation will deliver the offshore wind promise.
Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
ORE Catapult launches first floating offshore wind supply chain development programme in Wales with Floventis Energy
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has launched the first Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme in Wales – specifically designed to support local companies bidding for work in the floating offshore wind industry.
ORE Catapult launches new programme for companies in Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney to break into offshore renewable energy Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
ORE Catapult launches new programme for companies in Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney to break into offshore renewable energy
Businesses across Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney aiming to enter the rapidly expanding offshore renewable energy sector can apply to a regional Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme for the first time today (Tuesday).
Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
ORE Catapult responds to Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 5 results
Following the publication today (Friday) of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 results, Andrew Jamieson, Chief Executive at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, said:
New round of successful growth programme opens for North East Scotland businesses looking to break into offshore renewables Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
New round of successful growth programme opens for North East Scotland businesses looking to break into offshore renewables
Businesses in the North East of Scotland aiming to enter the rapidly expanding offshore renewable energy sector can apply to the highly successful Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) supply chain support programme from today (Thursday).
Plans for new digital testing environment could revolutionise offshore wind development Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Plans for new digital testing environment could revolutionise offshore wind development
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has outlined plans to develop a virtual environment for better planning and maintenance of offshore wind farms, led by its Operations and Maintenance Centre of Excellence in Grimsby.
Industry taskforce to develop guidance on how seabed changes can affect offshore wind installations Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Industry taskforce to develop guidance on how seabed changes can affect offshore wind installations
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has joined forces with leading offshore wind developers and seabed mobility experts to provide clear guidance on seabed change and how it affects offshore wind and marine energy projects.
First of a kind waste-to-DME facility in the UK: Providing solutions for off-grid decarbonisation Partner content
Energy
By Dimeta
First of a kind waste-to-DME facility in the UK: Providing solutions for off-grid decarbonisation
Dimeta recently announced that a first-of-a-kind £150m Renewable & Recycled Carbon DME production plant will be built in Teesside, as the first of up to six plants the company is establishing across Europe and North America.

Sophia Haywood, Head of Advocacy and Communications, explains the decision for investing in the UK first, why a level playing field for renewable fuels is critical, and giving off-grid energy the transition to Net Zero it deserves.
Offshore Energies UK welcomes David Whitehouse as their new CEO Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
Offshore Energies UK welcomes David Whitehouse as their new CEO
It’s the start of 2023: The UK faces a potential recession, energy security pressures, a major conflict in Ukraine and, sometime soon, a general election where energy and the cost of living will be top of the political agenda. There could be quieter times to take over as chief executive of Offshore Energies UK – but David Whitehouse says he is looking forward to the challenge.
Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Scottish businesses wanting to break into offshore renewables invited to take part in new round of successful programme
Businesses in the North East of Scotland aiming to enter the expanding offshore renewable sector can apply to the Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) Programme, run by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, from today (Monday).
Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
New research finds UK offshore wind supply chain is buoyant despite headwinds - enabling innovation to flourish
A survey from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult reveals a high degree of confidence in future growth but highlights challenges in areas of skills and visibility of opportunities.
Majority Of Conservative Voters Expect To Shift To Electric Cars As Part Of Net-Zero Push
Energy
By John Johnston
Majority Of Conservative Voters Expect To Shift To Electric Cars As Part Of Net-Zero Push
An exclusive poll for The House finds a majority of Conservative voters envision shifting to electric cars as the United Kingdom chases its net-zero targets.
Technology accelerator ready to launch new companies into offshore wind success Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Technology accelerator ready to launch new companies into offshore wind success
An innovative technology acceleration programme that has raised £9 million for offshore wind entrepreneurs and attracted international industry sponsors, opens for new applications today (Wednesday).