New energy secretary Ed Miliband sets out priorities for net zero 2030
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
Reeves to ‘scrap England onshore wind ban’
The new UK Labour government is set to lift the de-facto ban on onshore wind 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
Final coal shipment delivered to UK’s last coal-fired power station
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 power station received the 1,650-tonne delivery, transported by GB Railfreight, which is expected to be the last
Peak solar season: Smarter household energy storage as solar PV and battery sales surge in the UK
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
Price cap offers mere £17 summer saving as price crisis worsens for fourth year, says ECIU
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
Rise of energy bills is pushing people to move to solar power
Despite the energy price cap being lowered, almost half (49%) of UK homeowners are considering investing in solar panels for their home – with 9 in 10 considering the switch to help them to further reduce energy bills. Yet, while
The UK could rival the world’s sunniest countries for solar
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
Used electric cars: should you buy one?
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
Cold Months, High Bills? The Case for Expanding Your Solar
So you’ve just enjoyed your first solar summer with a basic 6.6kW system, but you’re finding the bills in winter still give you the chills, don’t worry; you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for new solar installations to undergo expansion