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📢 Public across the UK backs clean power to strengthen UK energy security 📢

A new report, commissioned by RenewableUK alongside ten other leading energy trade bodies and published today, shows almost two-thirds (63%) of the public across the UK think clean power strengthens the UK’s security, which is held as a majority view across every political persuasion:

📰 https://t.co/a2teENhduF

'Watt Communities Want: Six Insights into UK Public Opinion', sets out the views of 996 adults in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who were surveyed between March 23 and April 20 this year 🗓️

It highlights 6️⃣ key insights:

People know clean energy makes the country more secure 🔒
Bills remain the top concern, but voters support the need to spread infrastructure costs over many years 💷
Climate change and air pollution still matter 🌍
The public will back a flexible, storage-led energy system 🔋
Clean energy is now an industrial opportunity 🛠️
Confusion remains around the reality of today’s energy system 🤔

Commenting on the findings, our CEO Tara Singh (@RenewableUKCEO) said:

“The striking findings contained in this report show a clear desire from the public for investment without further delay, both to enhance and reinforce our grid infrastructure, as well as to accelerate the transition to a smarter and more flexible clean energy system. This is broadly consistent across the political spectrum and, crucially, shows the public has no desire to revert to a reliance on fossil fuels. Rather, the British people want greater security, lower bills and economic growth – all of which clean energy can provide with the right policy and regulatory framework to minimise delays and streamline delivery.”

Read the full report, undertaken by @earlystudies below ⬇️

https://t.co/yeF1HQBaNS

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The UK is a global leader in offshore wind installation and deployment, second only to China, reflecting the scale, expertise and capability developed across the country 🌍

But offshore wind is more than just turbines at sea. It's delivered through a UK-wide supply chain, with investment supporting manufacturing, ports and O&M bases across the country 🏗️

These supply chains create long-term, skilled employment and regional economic value, whilst the build-out of domestic capability strengthens our energy security and resilience 💪

Offshore wind supply chains are a long-term national asset, rooted in local communities, with Government initiatives like the Clean Industry Bonus helping unlock new private investment of around £3.4 billion 💷

This is opening up new opportunities for the UK to manufacture more turbine blades, towers, foundations, cables and other key components. And, by focusing on these high-value components and services, the UK could deliver an extra £25bn to the economy over the next ten years 📆

Find out more about the offshore wind supply chain and hear from our Head of Supply Chain, Ajai Ahluwalia, below 👇

And don't forget you can meet Ajai and many other representatives from across the supply chain at #RUKGOW26, taking place next week in Manchester. There’s still time to register!

🎟️ https://t.co/FN8MydhoUq

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Late last year, we marked 2️⃣5️⃣ years since the UK’s first offshore wind farm began to generate clean power, paving the way for a major new industry which is now playing a central role in the UK’s transition to renewable energy.

The offshore wind sector is at the heart of the development of a series of regional clusters, the rejuvination of coastal areas and driving of export opportunities. Formed as a result of the Offshore Wind 2019 Sector Deal, the UK's Offshore Wind Clusters showcase regional capabilities, knowledge and networks to provide valuable insights into the offshore sector.

🗺️ https://t.co/86giuakZu5

The Humber Offshore Wind Cluster is home to the successful Siemens Energy blade factory and installation port, which makes it a leading light in UK efforts to double blade capacity as well as grow the country's footprint in offshore wind installation.

Meanwhile, on the south bank, the ports of Grimsby and Immingham play a leading role supporting the operation and maintenance of a wide range of wind farms, including mature assets served by CTVs and GW+ farms supplied by a fleet of SOVs. New wind farm growth in the North Sea and beyond provides future market opportunities for the region, with its capabilities aligning well to the national priority areas of Advanced Turbine Technology and Next-Generation Installation, Operations, and Maintenance.

Check out our video on The Humber Offshore Wind Cluster and find out more about how it is shaping careers and inspiring a renewed heritage in the region 👇

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We are delighted to welcome our latest member - Stout! 🙌

Stout provides corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions advice to companies, shareholders and investors across the energy transition supply chain, with a particular focus on offshore wind, renewables services, specialist equipment, and infrastructure-related services.

Led by Jon Howells and Mike Hodgson, the team combines extensive M&A advisory experience with deep sector knowledge and relationships across the renewables and energy services markets 🤝

Stout works with founder-owned, private equity-backed and corporate clients on strategic reviews, acquisitions, disposals, and capital raising, supporting supply chain businesses as they prepare for their next phase of growth or ownership 📈

👉 https://t.co/1yHsKPRT4J

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Today @energygovuk published the Government's proposed level for the seventh Carbon Budget, which sets a science-led target of ~8️⃣7️⃣% emissions reduction for the period 2038 to 2042, as endorsed by the Environmental Audit Committee and @theCCCuk.

📢 https://t.co/iUYvf6jz5u

The announcement coincides with a new report by @CBItweets and @ECIU_UK showing the UK’s net zero economy added £105 billion in value in 2025 and now supports more than one million jobs 🤯

Responding to the latest Carbon Budget, our CEO Tara Singh (@RenewableUKCEO) said:

"Setting clear goals helps us to attract billions in private investment in the UK's world class clean tech industries, creating well-paid jobs throughout the country in wind, solar, energy storage and green hydrogen - our new powerhouses of economic growth.

“The clean power we generate cuts bills by pushing the most expensive gas generators off the system. Low-cost electricity from renewables protects billpayers from price shocks on volatile global fossil fuel markets which we can't control, strengthening the UK's energy security as we move closer towards energy independence".

📰 https://t.co/LB4OzQzE3P

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Last week, RenewableUK FC (plus a couple of ringers from Solar Energy UK) took part in @RSKGroup's annual Energy Transition Cup in support of @NEA_UKCharity - a brilliant charity helping households facing fuel poverty.

The football may not have delivered silverware, and the results will be a distant memory soon (thankfully). But the squad did our organisation proud and showed off our values of inclusion, team spirit, good vibes, questionable stamina, and a firm commitment to never tracking back... ⚽️☀️

RenewableUK is proud to continue supporting the NEA as our charity partner at #RUKGOW26 in Manchester next month, where they’ll be hosting the 'Run and Walk for Warmth' - an inclusive 5km charity run/walk raising awareness and funds for households struggling to stay warm across the UK.

Congratulations to all who took part - and a special shout out to Peter McCrory, the designer of our iconic kit! 😎

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.@energygovuk has set the prospective Allocation Round 8 (AR8) application window opening date as 20 July, and yesterday the Low Carbon Contracts Company published the indicative timeline scenarios for all eligible technologies

📢 https://t.co/m3k7mXrsJM

Key dates, subject to the appeals process, include:

Under the shortest timeline 🗓️

➡️ Monday 6 July - Contract Allocation Framework and Standard Terms published.
➡️ Monday 20 July - application window opens.
➡️ Friday 7 August - application window closes.
➡️ Thursday 17 September - Contract Budget Notice published.
➡️ Thursday 1 to Wednesday 7 October - sealed bid window.
➡️ Monday 19 October to Friday 13 November - bid stack information reviewed and final budget set.
➡️ Tuesday 1 December - results published.

Under the longest timeline 🗓️

➡️ Thursday 19 November - Contract Budget Notice published.
➡️ Thursday 3 to Wednesday 9 December - sealed bid window.
➡️ Monday 21 December to Wednesday 3 February - bid stack information reviewed and final budget set.
➡️ Wednesday 17 February - results published.

https://t.co/m3k7mXrsJM

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Last month, our Chief Executive Tara Singh (@RenewableUKCEO) sat down with Ian Griggs, Editor of @windpower_m to discuss how the global energy crisis makes the case for increasing our focus on renewables.

They also spoke about the political outlook for wind power in the UK and how the industry should respond to prevailing anti-wind narratives, including those from President Trump...

🗣️ "Drill baby, drill? I like to say spin baby, spin!"

🎧 https://t.co/B0krITRWEX

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.@DefraGovUK has today published new guidance and reforms to Environmental Compensatory Measures:

🧾 https://t.co/Tqjw3wC3sO

Together these expand the range of compensation options available to offshore wind farms and clarify many other aspects, helping to speed up development whilst expanding targeted environmental compensation options to support nature recovery 🙌

Our Head of Environment and Consents, Kat Route-Stephens has welcomed the news, saying 🗣️

"We've worked closely with the Government and nature conservation organisations on these key changes. They are major milestones which will cut delays and enable offshore wind developers to build vital new clean energy infrastructure significantly faster, while ensuring that they can compensate for any environmental impacts in a much wider range of ways.

“These changes provide greater certainty and clarity for wind farm developers as we plan, build and operate projects generating clean power in harmony with our rich marine biodiversity. It's a win-win for the nature conservation and the renewable energy sector. We're looking forward to continuing to work with the Government on the development and implementation of offshore wind compensatory measures".

📰 https://t.co/7ajFBOqU4g

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📢 Meet the 2026 appointees to the RenewableUK Board! 📢

We are delighted to confirm that we have appointed 8️⃣ new Board members to help steer us through the next phase of the energy transition. Thank you to all those who participated in the recent voting process, and please join us in sending congratulations to our new appointees!

➡️ Alan MacLeay, Engineering Director, Seaway7
➡️ Alice Barrs, Head of Corporate Affairs, RWE
➡️ Chris Fox, Head of Policy & Regulation, UK Power at Equinor
➡️ Darren Davidson, Vice President – Siemens Energy & Siemens Gamesa, UK & Ireland
➡️ Duncan Clark, Independent
➡️ Finley Becks-Phelps, UK Head of Development, Nadara
➡️ Graham Pannell, Head of Grid and Electricity Regulation, BayWa r.e.
➡️ Julia Roope, Fugro, Regional Offshore Wind Strategy Manager

👋https://t.co/KdhRIBcLrG

The new Board will be effective from September and full details, including of incumbent members, can be found on our website via the link below. We would like to thank all those stepping down in the coming months for their time, insight and valuable contributions to date👏

https://t.co/lgnZ1Fvn46

Several Board members will be at #RUKGOW26 next month and would welcome the chance to connect, so join us in Manchester and meet your new Board representatives on 16 and 17 June 🗓️

🎟️ https://t.co/FN8MydhoUq

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The Chancellor has today unveiled plans to announce a range of reforms to accelerate critical energy schemes and better protect infrastructure projects from judicial review:

📣 https://t.co/PKKJO6FnI9

The headline proposal would allow Parliament to designate and approve the most important clean energy projects as being of ‘Critical National Importance’, reducing their exposure from judicial review on all but human rights grounds. A policy note has been published with further detail:

🧾 https://t.co/PKKJO6FnI9

Responding to the announcement, our Executive Director of Policy and Engagement Ana Musat said:

“Soaring global oil and gas prices which we can’t control show why it’s essential for Britain to move much faster towards energy independence by building vital new wind farms and grid, to get power from where it’s generated to where it’s needed at the lowest cost for billpayers.

“It can take over ten years for a wind farm to go through the planning system, due in large part to repeated Judicial Reviews. Making JR processes proportionate will cut costs and unlock economic growth by providing a greater degree of confidence and certainty to investors. We would urge all stakeholders to engage meaningfully at the pre-application and application stages of new projects, to ensure that any concerns are raised early and can be considered and addressed in a timely way, rather than lodging legal challenges after projects have been given the go-ahead.

“Strengthening the UK’s energy security is a national priority, especially as demand is set to increase rapidly in the years ahead with the increasing electrification of transport and heating."

📰 https://t.co/EQhyGuBmfW

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.@Orsted has today published its UK Supply Chain Map 2026, which shows it has signed major contracts with 2⃣5⃣5⃣ UK companies over the last five years! 🗺️

The latest map data shows that the largest proportion of Ørsted’s UK suppliers exporting outside the country are supplying services such as surveys, site investigations, operations & maintenance, design and engineering. Importantly, many of these companies got their start working on Ørsted's early UK wind farms before going global 🎉

Responding to the publication, our Deputy Chief Executive Jane Cooper said 🗣️

“This map shows that thanks to Ørsted’s excellent work in engaging with innovative offshore wind supply chain companies, it is creating jobs in all over the UK and especially in regions which need economic regeneration. Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 project is a great example of this, with 80 companies working on it.

“We have a great opportunity to expand further, as our Industrial Growth Plan shows how we can boost the UK’s economy by £25 billion between now and 2035 by focussing on manufacturing high-value components including more blades, towers, foundations and cables, as well as providing high-quality services, for offshore wind projects here and abroad. The supply chain companies fulfilling contracts for Ørsted are already boosting economic growth here and exporting their knowledge and expertise worldwide.”

Find out more 📰

https://t.co/Kuwc4LxElR

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Today the Energy Secretary announced a landmark decision to grant consent to 3⃣ major UK offshore wind farms, totalling up to four gigawatts of new clean power capacity🤯

Dogger Bank South East and Dogger Bank South West, off the north east coast of England, will each add 1.5GW of capacity, and are being developed by @RWE_AG and @Masdar. Alongside them, North Falls off the coast of Suffolk will add up to 1GW, and is being developed by @RWE_AG and @SSE.

Responding to this landmark news, our CEO Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO) said:

“This is a milestone moment for the development of offshore wind in the UK. These projects will provide up to 4 gigawatts of new offshore wind capacity, equivalent to a quarter of the UK’s entire current offshore wind fleet. That’s enough to power over four million homes a year.

“These projects will draw in billions of pounds of private investment in vital new clean energy infrastructure and create hundreds of new jobs during their development, construction and operation, as well as fresh opportunities for UK supply chain companies. It’s also good news for hard-pressed billpayers, as every gigawatt of offshore wind we build pushes more expensive gas off our energy system”.

📰 https://t.co/mLuTWwYJFK

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This morning, the King’s Speech set out details of a range of bills and draft bills, focussing on measures to bolster economic, energy, and national security:

🗣️ https://t.co/YG9XU3vNek

A key aspect of this was the Energy Independence Bill, which will be introduced to Parliament in the near future and will give the Government additional power to accelerate the delivery of clean energy technologies and vital grid infrastructure.

Responding to the announcement, RenewableUK is recommending a number of key measures for inclusion in the Bill, with our Chief Executive Tara Singh (@RenewableUKCEO) saying:

“This Bill is a real opportunity to cut electricity bills and strengthen energy security by further lowering the cost of building renewables.

“That means removing avoidable delays in planning, changing the tax treatment of wind projects so that investment costs can be recovered earlier - reducing financing costs and the price power is sold at - and legislating for a national hydrogen network to unlock long duration energy storage.

“The prize of getting this right is cheaper, more secure energy built here in Britain, and less exposure to gas price shocks beyond our control.”

📰 https://t.co/KFg0FOLipI

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We are delighted to welcome The Wind Academy as our latest member 🎉

The Wind Academy is a specialist training provider focused on building competency, confidence, and career pathways across the offshore wind and wider renewables sector 🙌

It works closely with employers, industry bodies, and individuals to deliver practical, industry informed training that responds directly to sector skills and capability needs. Its programmes support both new entrants and experienced professionals, with a particular focus on sector awareness, professional development, and commercial understanding.

Through strong industry collaboration and high quality learning, The Wind Academy supports organisations to develop talent and individuals to build sustainable careers and thrive in offshore wind. Find out more about its work via the link below 👇

https://t.co/bl89TQwAgB

To learn more about the value of RenewableUK membership, check us out below and contact our membership team 📩

https://t.co/LTU5GngEel

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Huge thanks to all members who attended today's breakfast briefing on the recent local and devolved elections, and particularly to Gareth Barrett, Charlotte Gilbride and Josie Stephens for joining our @RenewableUKCEO Tara Singh to unpack the results and share their expert insights.

The panel discussed what the election results mean in practice for renewable developers, what they tell us about the direction of travel, as well as the implications for projects on the ground - especially in terms of planning risk, community expectations and delivery timelines 🤔

We also explored how our sector can engage effectively with Reform UK on cost and system value, with the Greens on community ownership and fairness, and with Plaid Cymru on local economic benefit and control 💡

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We are looking for an Events Manager to join us on a one-year fixed term contract! 🚨

This role will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of individual events within our commercial programme, taking ownership of assigned events and projects, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget, while providing an exceptional experience for delegates, sponsors, speakers, and stakeholders 🤝

Key responsibilities include:

👉 End-to-end event management, including across exhibitions, conferences, networking receptions, and awards dinners.
👉 Managing all operational aspects of events including venue liaison, AV and catering coordination, delegate registration, exhibition floorplans, speaker management, and event collateral.
👉 Budget and financial oversight.
👉 Conducting research to identify new suppliers and venues, as well as liaising with internal teams to ensure alignment.
👉 Maintaining and updating our event websites and apps with accurate and engaging content.
👉 Delivering high-quality customer service through the management of a shared inbox, handling of daily enquiries and inbound phone calls, as well as being onsite at events.
👉 Overseeing the smooth handover of sponsorships from the sales team.
👉 Contributing to the ongoing improvement of event delivery, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
👉 Bringing creative ideas to enhance the uniqueness and impact of each event, whilst contributing to the ongoing improvement of event delivery, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
👉 Supporting RenewableUK's commitment to ISO 20121 by embedding sustainable practices into event planning, alongside risk assessments and compliance.
👉 Coordinating group accommodation and travel bookings as required.

Application is by CV and covering letter setting out why you think you’d be an ideal candidate for the role, ahead of the deadline of 5:00pm on Monday 25 May ⏰

📩 Please get in touch via [email protected], and find out more below:

https://t.co/fvPVyIzdo1

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We are on the lookout for a Head of Marketing‼️

This strategic leadership role will shape and elevate RenewableUK’s brand and voice, leading and developing a high-performing marketing team alongside creative strategy and high-impact campaigns that strengthen our member engagement, enhance our visibility, and drive our commercial success.

We are looking for someone with a strong focus on audience engagement and brand positioning, who can ensure RenewableUK's identity is clear, compelling, and aligned with our mission, whilst leading on content, campaigns, creative partnerships, and integrated marketing activity.

Alongside championing the needs of our members and supporting the wider renewables sector, the role delivers across 3️⃣ key commercial pillars:

🗓️ Events
🤝 Membership
🔋 EnergyPulse

Key responsibilities include:

👉 Defining and leading a brand strategy that builds visibility, relevance, and trust across members, government, and the public.
👉 Developing a strong understanding of member and stakeholder audiences to shape insight-led campaigns.
👉 Planning and delivering multi-channel marketing activity to drive revenue across membership, events, and EnergyPulse.
👉 Overseeing brand delivery across digital channels, ensuring a consistent and high-quality user experience.
👉 Leading the development and delivery of a clear data strategy aligned to our business goals.
👉 Leading marketing for events and publications to deliver revenue and engagement targets.

Application is by CV and covering letter setting out why you think you’d be an ideal candidate for the role, ahead of the deadline of 5:00pm on Friday 22 May ⏰

📩 Please get in touch via [email protected], and find out more below:

https://t.co/kyPlyDnPKV

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With the results of local elections across England coming in thick and fast, alongside national elections for both the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd, we are already seeing many seats changing hands and a wide range of positions on clean energy being represented 🗳️

To discuss and digest the results, their implications for the renewables sector, and how the industry should respond, we will be hosting a post-election member breakfast next Tuesday 12 May from 8:30am to 10:00am at The Conduit in central London 🗓️

Our CEO Tara Singh (@RenewableUKCEO) will be joined by an expert panel to unpack the results of May's local and devolved elections and what they mean in practice for renewable developers. This will focus on three things 🔍

1️⃣ What the election results tell us about the direction of travel - where political resistance is growing, where support is holding, and how the balance between “build” and “benefit” is changing.
2️⃣ The implications for projects on the ground, especially planning risk, community expectations and delivery timelines.
3️⃣ How to engage effectively with the parties now shaping the debate: how to talk to Reform on cost and system value, to the Greens on community ownership and fairness, and to Plaid Cymru on local economic benefit and control.

The aim is practical: clearer messaging, better political instincts, and approaches that help projects secure consent and support in a more contested environment.

Members can find out more and register to attend below 🎟️

https://t.co/kiC2LuikiT