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  • Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have driven fluctuations in the UK energy market, reflecting its response to global events.   UK gas and power prices experienced fluctuations throughout the week, but towards the end of last week and the beginning of this week, volatility......

  • National Grid has presented plans for two green electricity projects in Lincolnshire and West Norfolk, aiming to enhance local energy supplies National Grid has presented plans for two green electricity projects in Lincolnshire and West Norfolk, aiming to enhance local energy supplies. National Grid has......

  • Proposed measures seek to empower consumers to access more affordable energy deals while ensuring grid stability, potentially saving up to £50 billion The government has announced proposed measures aimed at providing consumers with greater access to cost-effective energy deals while bolstering cybersecurity and grid stability. The measures, part of......

  • RenewableUK, in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, unveils a comprehensive Industrial Growth Plan aimed at tripling offshore wind manufacturing capacity over the next decade   The UK’s  wind sector is preparing for significant expansion with the introduction of an Industrial Growth Plan (IGP) by RenewableUK,......

  • The global wind industry hit a milestone in 2023 with a record installation of 117GW of new capacity, marking its best year ever   The global wind industry soared to new heights in 2023, installing a record 117GW of new capacity, marking a 50% increase from the previous year.......

  • The UK recorded the highest ever share of electricity generation by renewables last year, Government figures show. In energy trend data released on Thursday, the Energy Department (DESNZ) said this came as fossil fuel electricity generation saw its lowest ever share. Renewable generation hit 135......

  • Onshore wind and solar could provide 226GWh of electricity without impairing food production, says Friends of the Earth   England could produce 13 times more renewable energy than it does now through onshore wind and solar, while using less than 3% of its land, analysis......

  • Seven out of ten of the UK public believe that it should be mandatory to install solar panels on new build properties, according to a new survey   Seven out of ten UK citizens advocate for mandatory installation of solar panels on new build homes.......

  • The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported a 10.4% increase in EV registrations for March, marking the best performance since 2019 and continuing the 20-month streak   The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported a 10.4% increase in new......

  • Renewable electricity generation in the winter of 2023/24 surpassed gas, displacing energy equivalent to over nine million homes, according to new analysis   UK renewables, including wind, hydro and solar, have generated more power than gas stations in the UK during the winter of 2023/24. Data from the Energy......