Renewable Energy Blog

The UK’s energy sector sets another record, with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) confirming that zero carbon energy sources provided 98.8% of the total electricity within the transmission network between 15:30 – 16:00 on the 22nd of April 2026.

Recent trends in renewable energy uptake by farms and businesses in the UK, demonstrate the increased desire for the generation of on-site electricity, which helps protect businesses from the impacts of energy price spikes and associated geopolitical conflicts.

In an ambitious bid to boost the UK's renewable energy capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the government has announced a deal with the Crown Estate to lease seabed land for the development of wind farms. This is the first significant initiative by Great British Energy (GB Energy), a newly established public energy company, and aims to support the country's transition to clean energy.

In a notable achievement for the UK's energy sector, renewable sources provided 46.6% of the country's electricity in 2023. This milestone reflects significant progress in the transition towards sustainable energy, with wind power being the largest contributor. Solar and hydroelectric power also played vital roles in this energy mix.

A major milestone in the UK's renewable energy infrastructure has been achieved with the energisation of a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Burwell, Cambridgeshire.

The UK government has released a policy statement indicating a strong commitment to expanding onshore wind energy as part of its clean power mission. Effective from 8 July 2024, the policy removes the de facto ban on onshore wind developments that has been in place since 2015.

Ed Miliband, the newly-appointed Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has addressed concerns about the impact of solar farms on national food security.