A Big Blow For Wind Power

Date: 11/09/23

The Government’s ambitious plans to deliver 50 gigawatts of electricity from offshore wind farms by 2030 suffered the wrong kind of blow this week when not a single contract was sold in the latest auction.

Around £227 million worth of funding was secured for other renewable projects, including solar, onshore wind farms and tidal projects. However, there were no bids at all for the offshore wind contracts, despite this being seen as the biggest opportunity for the UK to meet its net zero targets.

Why is wind power becalmed?

There’s still considerable interest in offshore wind power projects. Indeed, the UK leads the world both in the technology involved and the deployment of such installations. Offshore wind contributed an impressive 13.8% of Britain’s power last year.

However, while wind power may be cheap to produce compared to other energy sources, such as fossil fuels, the installations themselves are both challenging and expensive to build. What’s more, with inflation impacting everything from the price of materials to labour rates, those costs are increasing all the time, leaving energy companies cautious about investing in new projects.

In the latest auction, the industry clearly felt that the price the Government was offering for the electricity generated was not enough to cover those costs.

Affordable renewables

The price of renewable energy projects has often been a stumbling block. Even the countries and companies who are fully committed to sustainability have to justify the cost and the impact on their bottom line. But here at Think Hire, we can help you go green without going into the red.

Solar powered generator hire from Think Hire gives you all the benefits of renewable energy, without having to carry the costs. We’ve already made the investment in the latest solar powered generators, and we can deliver them to you wherever and whenever you need them, right across the UK.

Power your site with sunshine

With solar powered generators at the heart of your sustainable site, you can power site lighting, the latest electric vehicles and plant, welfare units, offices and much more. Solar powered generators are flexible, portable and practical for all kinds of sites, from a long term construction project to an emergency road or rail repair.

Think Hire also offer hybrid solar powered generators, with the back-up of a diesel generator to guarantee dependable power 24 hours a day.

Guaranteed savings

While the chief executive of Scottish Power, Keith Anderson, explained that for wind farms, “the economics simply did not stand up”, with Think Hire’s sustainable solutions, your savings are guaranteed.

If you make Think Hire your renewable energy partner, we guarantee to cut your operating costs and cut your emissions at the same time. There’s no expensive capital outlay on equipment and no long lead time waiting for that equipment to start to pay for itself. With solar powered generator hire from Think Hire you can start saving from day one.

Whatever your motivation

Whether you are looking at sustainable solutions like solar powered generators to help you meet tough environmental targets, or you’re genuinely concerned about climate change and want to do your bit, Think Hire are here to help. Perhaps the environment is the last thing on your mind, as you struggle with rising costs. Even then, Think Hire are as keen to help you save money as we are to help save the planet.

Getting that help is far less complex than any Government auction scheme. Simply get in touch with our team and we’ll show you how easily, and affordably, you can cut costs and cut emissions with solar powered generator hire. Just call us on 0330 133 2222, or complete our contact form online.

The latest auction has been seen as a ‘lost opportunity’ on a national scale, but you can still act locally to decarbonise your site. Talk to Think Hire today and find sustainable solutions at an affordable price.

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