Tara Singh

Chief Executive of @RenewableUK, @RUKCymru and @RenewableNI

[Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband]

Big day today…

Our latest renewables auction opens up.

Building on two record breaking auctions that have secured enough power for 23 million homes.

Delivering energy security, good jobs, lower bills and climate action.

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

Pleased to speak to the @Guardian about how the renewables industry is hoping to partner with the likely new PM and the essential role of private capital in delivering the UK’s energy goals. https://t.co/fxGpFafTmy

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

@ClaireCoutinho 2/2 @Ofgem says the July 2026 domestic price cap rise was “a result of higher wholesale gas prices”; gas bills rose much more than electricity, while electricity rose less because of more renewable generation reducing reliance on gas

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

@ClaireCoutinho 1/2 Hi Claire, polite correction! This is the maximum auction cap to drive price competition, prices cleared much lower than the ASP in AR7 and 40pc lower than the cost of building and running new gas generation

[RenewableUK @RenewableUK]

New statistics released today by @energygovuk show that renewables generated a record 5️⃣3️⃣% of the UK’s electricity in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 7.4% compared to the same period in 2025 🤯

This has largely been driven by a significant increase in wind generation, which accounted for over 29% of our electricity during the last quarter and saw an increase of 3️⃣0️⃣% compared to the same period last year, thanks to both increased capacity and higher wind speeds 📈

📰 https://t.co/VgH0Kz7xlM

Low carbon generation, which includes renewables alongside nuclear energy, accounted for 63.8% of electricity generation, up 6.5% on the same period last year, with the share of generation from fossil fuels falling to 32.8%.

Gas demand also fell by 5.1%, driven by a 17% decrease in its use for electricity generation, which was in part caused by record generation from wind in the last quarter 📉

👉 Offshore wind provided 20.5% (16.9TWh) of total generation in the first quarter of the year, up from 16% (12.9TWh) in the first quarter of 2025.
👉 Onshore wind provided 15.1% (9.6TWh) of total generation, compared to 11.7% (7.3TWh).
👉 Wind generated 60.8% of all renewable electricity, compared to 55% in the corresponding period last year.

Reacting to these striking figures, our Executive Director of Policy and Engagement, Ana Musat, said:

“Renewable energy continues to break records, and these latest figures further underline its position as the backbone of our power system. Wind has once again led the way, with a significant increase that has seen it comprehensively outstrip costly and volatile gas. As legacy assets retire over the next few years, increased generation from renewables will continue to play a key role in guaranteeing our energy security.

“This progress has been driven in part by the ongoing rollout of projects across the country and is only set to increase as we prepare for the Government’s next clean energy auction, which is set to open in just a few weeks and will see record levels of offshore capacity eligible to bid.”

📢 https://t.co/VtC0ExLzrx

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

Today’s @Telegraph piece by @tweetsbyames misrepresents the positive work between the wind industry, @energygovuk and unions on the Fair Work Charter.

@GMB_union, @ProspectUnion, @unisontheunion and @unitetheunion are all part of @RenewableUK’s Trade Union Forum, working with us to ensure we provide high-quality green jobs.

40,000 people already work in UK offshore wind, typically earning £10,000 more than the national average. We’re building on that — more than doubling the workforce to 95,000 in the years ahead.

[RenewableUK @RenewableUK]

🌟 𝗚𝗢𝗪𝟮𝟲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀. 🌊

A week on, we’re proud to share our 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 capturing what #RUKGOW26 is all about, and what comes next.

Across two days in Manchester, industry, government and innovators came together with one clear ambition: unlocking offshore wind’s full potential for the decades ahead.

🎥 Watch our highlights video to hear insights from leaders across @ORECatapult, @Vestas, @RWE_AG, Nadara, @Orsted, @SPRenewables, @energygovuk and more.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿:

🌊 Delivering the next phase of offshore wind will take collaboration, pace and decisive action beyond 2030.

💡 Together, we can unlock investment, strengthen supply chains, create high-value jobs and accelerate the energy transition.

Thank you to all our partners, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and attendees —you made #RUKGOW26 what it was.

👏 A special thank you to Foundation Collective for their incredible support throughout the event and for capturing the conversations, connections and energy that made #RUKGOW26 so memorable.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 — they’re the foundation for what’s next.

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#RUKGOW26 #OffshoreWind #Manchester #RUKMarketing #InternationalPartnerships #NetZero #SecuringTheFuture #CleanEnergy

[reNEWS @reNEWS_]

New analysis by RenewableUK and Opinium shows offshore wind job growth areas in England and Wales overlap with constituencies forecast to elect Reform UK and Conservative MPs.

https://t.co/K2gtBFzq6H

[RenewableUK @RenewableUK]

New analysis by RenewableUK and @OpiniumResearch shows that the parts of England and Wales set to see the fastest offshore wind jobs growth are also areas where Reform UK and the Conservatives are forecast to win 80% of seats at the next general election‼️

📰 https://t.co/XORUhci5Mt

Both parties are sceptical about the transition to clean power, whilst offshore wind jobs are concentrated in coastal, industrial and rural areas outside London and the south east. The top areas for job creation in England and Wales by 2030 - totalling 21,899 - are:

👉 Yorkshire and The Humber: 7,041 jobs
👉 Cleveland: 3,242 jobs
👉 Pembrokeshire: 3,054 jobs
👉 Cumbria: 2,318 jobs
👉 Suffolk: 2,337 jobs
👉 Lincolnshire: 2,055 jobs
👉 Norfolk: 1,852 jobs

5,779 highly skilled people already work in offshore wind in these seven areas, which include factories manufacturing high value components such as turbine blades and cables, as well as operation and maintenance bases in ports, training facilities, research and development centres and offices of offshore wind project developers and providers of services such as environmental surveys 🛠️

Commenting on the analysis, our CEO Tara Singh (@RenewableUKCEO) said 🗣️

“This analysis shows the tangible benefits which the offshore wind industry is already providing to areas throughout the UK, especially in areas which need new economic opportunities - but more importantly it highlights the significant growth in job creation in coastal, industrial and rural areas in parts of England and Wales, where it is set to increase nearly fourfold over the next four years.

“Ripping up existing and future contracts for offshore wind farms, as Reform UK is threatening to do, would put these jobs at risk and stifle further investment, so it’s essential that all parties commit to honouring existing contracts to preserve the UK’s market attractiveness in the face of strong global competition for private investment.

“The fact that two-thirds of Reform UK voters support offshore wind, and that most Conservative voters are worried about climate change, shows just how far out of touch the leaders of those parties are with their supporters. Most people across the political spectrum understand that offshore wind is playing a major role in strengthening the UK’s energy security, reducing billpayers’ exposure to energy price shocks on global gas markets, and moving the UK closer towards energy independence”.

[Juliette Sanders @jhmsanders]

It's #GlobalWindDay. Here's 3 facts about #WindEnergy...
1) Wind is now GB's largest source of elec (@neso_energy)
2) Wind has already lowered wholesale elec costs by 1/3 (@ECIU_UK)
3) Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began (@CarbonBrief)

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

Hi Steve, CfD settlement takes up to 14 months so TBC. Renewables also reduce gas burn/imports and lower wholesale prices by pushing gas off the margin. @ECIU_UK estimates wind cut day-ahead wholesale prices by around £38/MWh, or 31%, in 2025; in 2024 it estimated a reduction of around £24–25/MWh.

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

@LoftusSteve @lfg_uk @uclnews @CarbonBrief Hi Steve, new gas gen is still £107 MwH with no carbon price, the build cost has rocketed (and 10 year wait list) as well as the fuel. Capacity Factor of gas goes down in any system with renewables, eg see ERCOT in Texas, and in GB that has saved us lots in various energy crisis!

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

Hi Steve, (1) @uclnews found wind has saved consumers over £100bn in avoided gas costs (2) renewables not on CfDs have been subject to a windfall profit tax since Russia / Ukraine so don't profit from high prices (3) on the cost of new renewables, the latest Jan analysis from @energygovuk shows that new offshore wind is 40pc cheaper than cost of financing, building and running a new gas plant event at pre crisis gas prices, new onshore wind is half the price.

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

Replied to @lfg_uk Emergency Energy Bill under their post. V much support the focus on growth and bills, but gas is responsible for current high energy bills, not renewables. When Putin invaded Ukraine, Govt spent £44bn subsidising gas — while renewables on CfDs paid back £500m. This year alone @CarbonBrief found renewables saved us £1.7bn in avoided gas costs when yet another geopolitical crisis came to our door. Agree we can all look to take cost out of the system, but let's start with the fair facts!

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

Gas is responsible for current high energy bills, not renewables. @uclnews says wind has saved billpayers £104bn since 2010. When Putin invaded Ukraine, Govt spent £44bn subsidising gas bills — while renewables on CfDs paid around £500m back to consumers. This year alone @CarbonBrief found that renewables have saved consumers £1.7bn in avoiding gas costs as we faced yet another geopolitical gas crisis. Agree we can work to reduce the cost of planning and grid but let's start with the facts on the cost of energy

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

@lfg_uk @uclnews @CarbonBrief Even on pre crisis gas prices, new onshore wind is around half the cost of financing, building and running new gas generation, offshore wind around 40% cheaper. Agree let's look how to get the whole system cheaper but a renewables are a core part of any answer 5/5

[Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO]

@lfg_uk @uclnews @CarbonBrief On constraints: the issue is that Britain built renewables faster than the grid. That is a wires problem, not a wind problem — and three-quarters of constraint payments go to gas, not wind. As the grid catches up, those costs are expected to fall 60pc by 2030. 4/