RenewableUK

Happy 35th birthday, UK onshore wind! 🥳

In 1991, the UK's first commercial onshore wind farm started generating clean energy in Cornwall.

This #WindEnergyWeek, we're celebrating a sector which now includes nearly 10,000 turbines powering 12% of the UK's electricity demand📈

@SPRenewables | @energygovuk | @mgshanks

Ireland is approaching a critical year for delivering its 5GW by 2030 offshore wind target, but there are important lessons to be learned about the supply chain.

🔊Our Policy Manager, Laoiseach Scullion, joined a live recording of the @reNEWS_ podcast to share learnings.👇

⚡It’s now or never for Wales’ grid network, with a series of critical infrastructure decisions that will shape its clean energy and economic future.

Hear from Tara Singh @RenewableUKCEO on why this is such a pivotal moment and what investment in the Welsh grid could unlock.👇

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿There is huge potential for offshore wind in the Celtic Sea, and with this comes a great opportunity for Welsh jobs, skills and investment.

By 2030, Pembrokeshire alone is set to be home to 3,054 jobs in the wind industry.👇

♻️Recycling metals, contracting new renewables capacity, and solving complex engineering problems - our newest three members are all strengthening the efficiency and resilience of the UK's clean, homegrown energy system.👏

Welcome @emrgroupltd @kinewell @ppaya_energy!