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. This surge in...
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 Terawatt hours...
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 has found. Onshore...
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 study, conducted...
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 and Climate Intelligence...
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho is set to announce reforms in the electricity market, aiming to potentially save households £45 annually and unlock £35 billion in savings over two decades Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho is set to reveal plans to revamp the electricity market, potentially saving households up to...
SSE Energy Solutions and CCR Energy have teamed up to explore green energy solutions for the Aberthaw coal-powered plant in South Wales, aiming to transform it into a hub for green energy production SSE Energy Solutions and CCR Energy have unveiled plans to rejuvenate the Aberthaw...
The typical annual energy bill will fall to £1,690 from April to the lowest for two years under the new price cap set by the regulator. It means a drop of £238 a year, or around £20 a month, for a household using a typical amount...
Opinions among respondents to a government consultation on energy bill discounts for communities near wind farms are varied and divided Opinions on the implementation of energy bill discounts for communities residing near a wind farm were varied and divided, as revealed in responses to a recent government consultation. The...
Experts have predicted a drop in the energy price cap to approximately £1,550 from April, with unit rates expected to be around 22.5p for electricity and 5.5p for gas BFY Group predicts a drop in the energy price cap for April, estimating it to be around £1,550. This figure...