A new wind farm development within the breakwaters around Portland Harbour could put Dorset in the forefront of green energy production. The development is being proposed by Powergen Renewables and, if approved, the scheme could provide enough electricity
Tourists visiting the area potentially affected by the proposed Tunes Plateau wind farm have given their views on offshore wind energy in the area and have indicated that they would not be put off by a wind farm. An independent market research company
Powergen today announced the acquisition of TXU’s retail business and three coal-fired power stations for £1.37 billion. TXU’s 5.5 million electricity and gas customers¹ will make Powergen one of the market leaders in energy retailing, and a powerful
Powergen today announced it has taken full control of its joint venture wind farm business by acquiring Abbot Group’s 50% stake in Powergen Renewables for £57.8 million. Powergen Renewables has 135MW of installed capacity, making it one of the leading
Powergen customers across Great Britain have got something to smile about this energy efficiency week. Recently published results show that Powergen has installed a number of energy efficient measures over the last two years, having saved customers nearly
Powergen customers across the East Midlands have got something to smile about this energy efficiency week. Recently published results show that Powergen has installed a number of energy efficient measures over the last two years, having saved customers
Following a search for an outstanding candidate for a key new position of Sales & Marketing Director for its UK retail business, Powergen has appointed Paul Parmenter to the role. He joins Powergen from Barclaycard, where he has held the post of Marketing
Powergen has today announced its decision to withdraw 1800 MW of generation capacity because of the prevailing level of market prices. Dr Paul Golby, Chief Executive, Powergen UK, said: “Since the start of NETA, wholesale electricity prices have declined
For the fourth year running, goals meant money at Powergen’s annual charity football tournament in Nottingham. In a bid to raise money for Powergen’s charity of the year – Cancer Research UK – employees paid £35 to enter teams into the five-a-side tournament
The consortium investigating a potential wind farm on Tunes Plateau has held constructive meetings with the Northern Ireland Lobster Fisherman’s Association and the National Trust, Northern Ireland. The meetings, which are part of a wider consultation
It’s national customer service week, and Nottingham-based Powergen is joining in. One employee who has enjoyed telling his colleagues all about ‘the good old days’ is Roger Edwards. Roger has worked for Powergen in Nottingham since 1960. He remembers
Badly injured and disabled students in a war-torn enclave of the former Soviet Union have completed an IT training course at a rehabilitation centre courtesy of former Powergen computers. The IT equipment, donated by Powergen, which owns East Midlands
The consortium investigating the possibility of building a wind farm on the Tunes Plateau has announced details of the first independent experts it will be using. The full scope of work being undertaken has been accepted by the DETI after a comprehensive
Wind farm developer Powergen Renewables has welcomed news of the award of a £10m government grant towards the cost of its £75m Scroby Sands offshore wind farm. The project is expected to be one of the UK’s first offshore wind farms and will be built on