In February, the UK’s new car market experienced its strongest performance in twenty years, witnessing a 14.0% rise in registrations to 84,886 units, with notable growth in EVs uptake The UK’s automotive sector saw notable growth in February with a 14.0% increase in new car registrations,...
Global energy-related emissions increased last year, albeit at a slower rate compared to the previous year, due in part to the expansion of clean energy technologies such as solar, wind and electric vehicles Global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions saw a moderated rise in 2023 compared to the...
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...
Government funding aims to improve the heat network in England and Wales, benefitting nearly 5,000 residents across various sectors Heat networks in England and Wales will receive £3.5 million through Round 4 of the government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES). This funding aims to enhance existing networks across various sectors,...
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...
Recent data shows that wind power accounted for a significant portion of Britain’s electricity generation, reaching 56% on 2nd January and 55.9% on the 3rd. In recent times, wind power has been a prominent force in Britain’s electricity generation. That’s according to recent data released by the National Grid ESO,...
The UK Government has allocated funding to a consortium to develop a low carbon installation vessel for the floating offshore wind market. The UK Government has allocated funding to a consortium to develop a low carbon installation vessel for the floating offshore wind market. Led by Morek Engineering, the...
Schroders Greencoat has acquired the UK’s largest solar portfolio from Toucan Energy. The £700 million transaction involves 53 operational solar farms across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Schroders Greencoat has acquired the UK’s largest solar portfolio from Toucan Energy. The £700 million transaction involves 53 operational solar farms...
Ireland has achieved a wind power milestone last year, setting a new record by generating 35% of electricity through wind farms Irish wind farms set a new record by supplying 35% of the country’s electricity in 2023, totalling 13,725 gigawatt-hours (GWh). The figures, detailed in Wind Energy Ireland’s annual report...