More GB Energy funding for devolved governments

Government funding for renewable energy projects across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has been increased by £12m.

Great British Energy has announced it is upping its spending across the devolved nations to over £21m.

It follows an initial pledge of £9.3m for renewable energy schemes and solar panels on public sector buildings.

GB Energy CEO, Dan McGrail, said:  “This funding will help unlock hundreds of projects that will not only provide clean energy to communities but also help accelerate our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower.”

Last week GB Energy set out its plans to deliver 15 GW of clean energy generation and storage as well as mobilising £15bn of private finance.