Net zero hopes are a fantasy without serious grid reform August 14, 2023 The government’s attempts to revive the UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry have fuelled debate across Westminster - but grid reform is key.
Octopus and Good Energy defend heat pumps amid backlash to oil boiler ban August 13, 2023 Energy suppliers have given heat pumps a fresh vote of confidence despite calls from backbench MPs to slow down the shift from oil and gas.
Drax given biomass boost but support comes with strings attached August 10, 2023 Drax has received a fresh boost for its biomass ambitions with the government committing to continued support for the industry.
Labour risks green investment climate with ‘wobbling’ over net zero, energy boss warns August 9, 2023 The Labour Party needs to "stop wobbling" and commit to the "significant economic and social opportunity" presented by net zero, the boss of Good Energy has warned.
The one winner from the UK’s miserable summer?… Wind turbines August 8, 2023 Brits have been disappointed by persistent gloomy weather this summer. But there has been one winner from the overcast skies – wind turbines.
Siemens Energy books £3.9bn losses over wind turbine unit woes August 8, 2023 Siemens Energy on Monday said problems recently unveiled at its wind turbine unit would cost it £1.9bn, well short of worst-case estimates.
Government will have to be ‘brave’ in the face of local opposition to meet net zero goals, former energy head warns August 8, 2023 The government will have to be "brave" in the face of local opposition to its electrification plans, a former head of energy has warned.
Ban fossil fuel alternatives to meet green hydrogen goals, says investment boss August 8, 2023 The government will need to consider banning grey hydrogen if it wants to ramp up cleaner alternatives, the boss of a leading hydrogen fund has said.
Just Stop Oil’s demands are ‘contemptible’, says Starmer August 7, 2023 Just Stop Oil's demands to "turn off the taps in the North Sea" are "contemptible," said Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
UK grid connections branded ‘greatest obstacle’ to net zero following landmark review August 7, 2023 Grid connection wait times are a "national scandal" and the "greatest obstacle" on the path to net zero, renewable energy bosses warn.