‘They have not done anything’: Hunt slammed for failing to back solar energy in Budget March 19, 2023 The government should have prioritised boosting renewable energy such as solar power, argued the boss of a British energy supplier.
Ofgem smacks supplier with £2.1m mega-fine for overcharging customers March 17, 2023 Ofgem has slapped United Gas & Power with a hefty £2.1m fine after determining it had breached its licence conditions.
UK risks losing out on green energy projects under latest government auction plans March 16, 2023 The UK will miss out on vital investment in energy projects in the upcoming renewable auction this month, warned Renewable UK.
Budget: SSE boss urges Hunt to match green energy goals so UK can face down US competition March 15, 2023 A leading energy boss has called on the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to clear the way for a "decade of delivery" on UK energy supplies.
Centrica anticipates power boost as EDF extends lifespan of ageing nuclear fleet March 14, 2023 British Gas owner Centrica expects to boost its electricity generation following EDF's decision to expand lifespan of two nuclear plants.
First floating offshore wind farm approved off Welsh coast March 13, 2023 Consent for a floating offshore wind farm has been granted off the Pembrokeshire coast, the Welsh government has announced.
Octopus pledges €1bn to boost France’s green energy market with one million customer target March 13, 2023 Octopus has announced plans to further expand its investment strategy in France with a billion euro spending pledge.
Hunt pledges £20bn for carbon capture and nuclear ramp-up in clean energy push March 11, 2023 The government will commit billions of pounds to new energy projects at next week’s budget, in a bid to compete with rival markets.
National Grid is the biggest roadblock to reviving onshore wind, argues Octopus March 8, 2023 The biggest challenge for onshore wind developments is the slow speed of connections on the grid, argued the boss of Octopus Renewables.
‘Clock is ticking’ warns energy bodies in call for eased renewable levies and slashed planning rules March 6, 2023 Two leading energy bodies have urged the government to introduce investment relief for remove planning obstacles for new projects.