Sunday, May 19th | Latest report : UNDERSTANDING STROKE
FOREWORD From its position as a world leader in offshore wind power, the UK has the potential to become a global centre of expertise, according to Maria McCaffery, chief executive of RenewableUK The UK stands at an energy crossroads. It... Read more
ENERGY POLICY Government reform of the electricity market has been broadly welcomed, writes Mike Scott, but there are fears that the pace of change is too slow The Government has published its proposals for electricity market reform (EMR), with the... Read more
ENERGY SECURITY With supplies of traditional fuels starting to run out, offshore wind can help improve Europe’s energy security, writes Flemmich Webb Europe currently imports 50 per cent of its energy and that figure is forecast to rise to 70... Read more
ECONOMY Concerns about costs and fears of a potential skills shortage are combining to create uncertainty around the impact of the offshore wind sector on the UK economy, writes Felicia Jackson Critics of offshore wind claim it is vastly expensive... Read more
EXPERT OPINION Policymakers and opinion formers in the energy sector agree Europe faces tough choices to meet the challenges of climate change, rising prices at a time of austerity and geopolitical instability. Here five leading supporters of offshore wind power... Read more
Q&A Energy Minister Charles Hendry talks to Ben Backwell about the challenges and opportunities being created by the UK’s offshore wind sector, and what the Government is doing to help its growth Question: What do you think has been achieved... Read more