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Vestas secures 1.1GW order for Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland
By December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the 1.1GW Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland from Inch Cape Offshore, a joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables. The contract includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of 72 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines. The 150km² site in the North Sea, located 15km offshore Angus, will feature turbines installed on monopile and jacket foundations in water depths ranging from 34m to 64m. These turbines,…

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Hinkley Point C installs first new nuclear reactor in over 30 years
By December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Hinkley Point C, located in Somerset, southwest England, has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of Britain’s first new nuclear reactor in more than 30 years. The installation of the first of two 13-metre-long reactor pressure vessels (RPV) is a key development. Once both reactors are operational, Hinkley Point C will supply 7% of Britain’s electricity. This follows the completion of the steel dome installation in late 2023, which sealed the reactor building. The…

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Centrica and EDF extend operational life of UK nuclear power stations
By December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Centrica, in partnership with EDF, has announced the extension of the operational lives of its four advanced gas-cooled reactor nuclear power stations. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will now operate until March 2027, while Heysham 2 and Torness will continue until March 2030. These extensions will add 9TWh to Centrica’s electricity generation capacity between 2026 and 2030, supporting the UK’s baseload power generation. The decision follows a comprehensive review to ensure that the extended lifetimes do…

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UK secures £24bn in green energy investments
By October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

The UK government has secured over £24 billion ($31.39 billion) in private investments for innovative energy projects ahead of the International Investment Summit on 14 October 2024. These investments are expected to create thousands of jobs and drive growth in the UK’s clean energy sector, spanning from Yorkshire to Suffolk, Aberdeen, and Stow. Key companies involved include Iberdrola, Ørsted, SeAh Wind, Macquarie, BW Group, and Holtec, with substantial commitments to renewable energy projects. Iberdrola’s subsidiary…

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