Centrica threatening to pull plug on £2bn offshore wind farm plan

British Gas owner Centrica prepares to abandon £2bn offshore wind farm plan because subsidies offered by the government are too low.

Germany Discusses National Energy Plan

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks on developing a nationwide strategy on renewable energy with the governors of Germany’s 16 states on Friday, at a time when energy prices are rising and the opposition is critical of her government’s efforts.

Delay in signing Hull Green Port wind turbine factory deal

The signing of a deal to build a £210m wind turbine factory in a Hull dock has been delayed until 2013.