The expansion of clean energy capacity in 2023 saw renewables generate a record 30% of global electricity. Driving the change was an increase in solar pv and wind, with solar being the fastest-growing source of electricity generation. Ember’s fifth annual Global Electricity Review revealed that solar generation grew by 23% in 2023. Solar’s generation growth
The recent VAT exemption for domestic battery storage installations is a ‘critical step’ for the industry and is already having a positive impact, solutions provider GivEnergy said. As of 1 February this year, the UK government removed VAT charges for domestic battery energy storage systems (BESS). Enabling installers to offer competitive prices, the Value Added Tax (Installation
After years of record energy price rises, it’s understandable that many homeowners are looking for new ways to save. For some, like Steve Abbott, a retired engineer and school teacher, renewable energy has been the answer – albeit an initially expensive one.In a process that’s been several years and £25,000 in the making, Mr Abbott’s
Over 100,000 battery electric vehicles sold between January and April Sales of electric vehicles have got off to a record start this year, the latest sign that British consumers are shifting their preferences towards greener modes of transport. There were more than 100,000 battery electric vehicles sold between January and April, the earliest in the
Solar PV Panels could save you hundreds on your energy bill every year, but also might cost thousands to install. We explain what you need to think about when working out whether they’ll save you money, how much they’ll cost and whether they’ll help your house sell or not. From hot showers to making
Norwegian-headquartered consultancy firm DNV has disclosed that the UK is set to miss its net zero by 2050 target and its decarbonisation commitments for 2030. DNV has released the second edition of its UK Energy Transition Outlook (UK ETO), which presents the results from its independent model of the UK energy system for the
The G7 nations have struck a landmark deal for coal power phase-out by 2035, marking a watershed moment in the fight against climate change. Energy ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies have reached a significant breakthrough agreement to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2035. Announced during a ministerial meeting in Turin,
Last year was the hottest on record, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Not surprisingly, the summer of 2023 was also the hottest, according to global records dating back to 1880. Forecasts suggest this summer is likely to be just as hot or hotter, which means the urgency for energy storage and demand
In 2023, solar PV and wind comprised about 80% of global generation capacity additions (and 99% in Australia). This is compelling market-based evidence that solar PV and wind are the best options for new generation capacity. New solar capacity is being installed faster than anything else in history. Global capacity additions 2016-23 (IRENA, IEA, GEM, WNA, GWEC) Cumulative
Picture a natural prairie, boasting an explosive diversity of grasses and flowers. Every year, at different times of the year, the grasses and flowers produce seeds. Some of these seeds, naturally, propagate their respective species so that the grasses and flowers will survive into the next year and the next. But the plants are