Overwhelmed public infrastructure, “green rage” at charging points and long waits to top up batteries – driving to the Olympic Games in France this summer could be stressful for those in the wrong electric vehicle. Ticketholders might also find a 292-mile drive from London to Paris the ultimate test of range anxiety. However, as battery
In recent years, the global push for sustainable energy solutions has gained considerable momentum. Among the various renewable energy sources, solar power stands out as an accessible and efficient option for businesses aiming to reduce operating costs. By installing solar panels, companies can significantly cut their energy bills while also contributing positively to environmental sustainability.
Ed Miliband, the newly appointed secretary of state for Energy Security and Net Zero, has unveiled his priorities for the department, emphasising a transition towards clean energy and economic parity for the UK public. In his first message to the department’s staff, Miliband articulated his vision to transform the UK into a “clean energy superpower”
The new UK Labour government is set to lift the de-facto onshore wind ban in England, Rachel Reeves will declare in her first major speech as Chancellor. Reeves will make the pledge as part of an overhaul of the planning system that she will outline later today, according to the BBC. No large-scale onshore wind
The UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station has received its final shipment of coal ahead of shutting down later this year. Uniper’s Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power station received the 1,650-tonne delivery, transported by GB Railfreight, which is expected to be the last before the station is decommissioned on September 30. According to Uniper, this amount of
As the UK enters its peak solar season, homeowners are witnessing a significant advantage with the integration of Photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage systems. This period, characterised by high solar generation, presents an ideal time for households to optimise their energy consumption and explore lucrative energy trading opportunities. National Grid reported that the
Households across the UK are facing a fourth year of gas price increases, with annual energy bills set to rise by £600 from October, according to a report by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Meanwhile, the price cap is set to save households an average of just £17 this summer, in stark contrast
Despite the energy price cap being lowered, almost half (49%) of UK homeowners are considering to invest in solar panels for their home – with 9 in 10 considering the switch to help them to further reduce energy bills. Yet, while energy costs were the main motivator, according to a survey of 2,000 UK
Common sense tells us that a nation like the UK, famous for its drizzly climate and overcast skies, would struggle to be considered a global solar industry superpower. Yet, current deployment rates, national targets, and investment, suggest that’s where we are headed. In fact, our solar industry is booming, with 15.8GW currently deployed and aims
With more used electric cars available than ever before and bargains to had, here are our top tips to consider before splashing the cash The electric car revolution in the UK has accelerated hugely in the past few years and today, even as hype and buying incentives begin to fade slightly, enthusiasm for electric cars