Rooftop solar installations will rise to record 1.47m as Brits try to beat high energy costs EXCLUSIVE: Here comes the sun More residential and small-scale commercial rooftop solar power installations are expected to be made this year than ever before.
Investment in solar power set to outshine oil for first time ENERGY The chief of the International Energy Agency (IEA) today announced that investment in solar power will this year exceed that of oil for the first time ever, as the global push towards renewables gathers pace. Annual investment in renewable energy is up almost a quarter since 2021, compared with a mere 15 per cent rise [...]
UK looks to butter up NIMBYs with energy bill discounts for supporting new onshore wind ENERGY BILLS Households living near prospective onshore wind turbines could be offered lower energy bills in exchange for supporting new projects.
UK needs a strategy to develop home-grown battery industry before it’s too late, tech boss warns May 11, 2023 The UK government must continue to support the creation of a British battery industry, a senior tech boss has warned.
Wind power makes more electricity than gas for first time ever in a quarter May 10, 2023 The UK’s growing fleet of wind turbines generated more electricity than gas-fired power stations in the first three months of this year.
Enough windfall taxes: We need oil and gas to go green May 10, 2023 The UK will need oil and gas for decades to come - despite renewables' progress- making calls for toughened windfall tax dubious.
National Gridlock: Octopus calls for queue jumping to meet energy goals May 4, 2023 Octopus Energy Generation has unveiled a five point plan to speed up connections for new renewable projects to the grid.
‘UK simply hasn’t gone far enough’ to tackle cost issues for offshore wind – as Brits face extra £530m bill by 2030 May 3, 2023 The UK will fall short of the government's offshore wind targets this decade, with developers facing serious cost challenges for projects.
A green price to pay: Why offshore wind’s rising costs pose a challenge for renewables May 3, 2023 Offshore wind generation is now facing real cost challenges for building new turbines raising the prospect of higher prices.
BP unveils further bumper profits as oil and gas price hikes continue to fuel energy giant’s earnings May 2, 2023 BP has unveiled its second-highest first-quarter profit in more than a decade, posting healthy earnings over its first three months of trading.