BP and Shell: Will the mega profits of energy giants power our greener future? February 20, 2023 BP and Shell have pledged to ramp up renewable spending to meet the UK's climate and energy security goals, but can we trust them?
Offshore wind plans must be sped up to meet energy security goals, green group warns February 16, 2023 UK offshore wind pipeline has reached nearly 100GW - more than double its overall generation target to reach net zero.
Green energy firms demand National Grid boost storage after lack of facility saw it pay them £99m to turn generators OFF February 13, 2023 Green energy firms are calling on National Grid to boost storage capabilities after it handed out £100m to energy producers last month.
Don’t let the NIMBYs win: Onshore wind is essential to UK’s energy future February 13, 2023 The government must commit to lifting highly restrictive onshore wind planning laws if it is serious about the UK's energy policy.
New hydrogen levy is ‘harmful’ and could stoke inflation, Tory MPs warn February 12, 2023 Plans for a new tax on energy bills to fund research into hydrogen have been opposed by senior Tory MPs arguing it would be “harmful."
IEA: Surging renewables to become dominant electricity source within three years February 11, 2023 Electricity demand and worldwide energy supplies are becoming increasingly weather dependent, reveals the IEA.
UK risks ‘mothballing multi-billion pound projects’ by persisting with windfall tax on electricity generators – green energy boss February 9, 2023 The UK risks losing out to US and EU if it persists with the windfall tax on electricity generators, says a green energy boss.
Britishvolt: Rescue deal doesn’t mean UK will achieve EV goals, analysts say February 7, 2023 The UK’s future in electric vehicles is uncertain, warned experts, despite the impending rescue takeover of collapsed start-up Britishvolt.
Green energy: Subsidies need planning reform to stop firms being lured by US billions – Wartsila boss February 6, 2023 Subsidies for green energy will only lead to a ramp up of renewables if they are matched with planning reforms, warned Wartsila.
Only two new onshore wind turbines were built in England last year, reigniting calls for planning reform February 6, 2023 Just two onshore wind turbines were installed in England last year, as the industry awaits pledged planning reforms for new projects.