Can Donald Trump touch the UK’s energy transition?
Incoming US president Donald Trump, whose campaign ran on the slogan “drill, baby, drill”, has already reopened a quarrel with the UK’s offshore wind development in the North Sea and is unlikely to stop there. Perhaps in anticipation of this,
The nation’s electric car charging network saw record growth in 2024 – but is it accelerating fast enough to hit green targets?
The UK's EV charging infrastructure had a record year of growth in 2024, official figures have confirmed. The number of charge points installed in the UK over the course of the calendar year was the highest annual level seen on
Roadside assistance goes electric in the UK
British roadside assistance company AA has taken delivery of 15 battery-electric Ford Transit Customs and 15 plug-in hybrid variants. The new vans now have to prove themselves in the "real world." According to AA, the vans will hit the
Record number of electric cars were sold in UK during 2024
Environmental groups urge government to keep tougher green targets despite industry claim they are unsustainable Carmakers sold a record number of electric cars in the UK last year, prompting environmental groups to urge the government to stick to tougher green
Simple changes which could save YOU hundreds on energy bills – switching deals to discounts
Investing in the latest energy tech for your home comes with a big upfront costs, but brings chunky savings for years to come. Here's the easiest way to take the plunge and grab a new heat pump Linda Karlsen took
Was 2024 the best year for solar yet?
It’s fair to say that the good times are back again for the solar industry. Expectations are that more capacity will have been added this year than any other since the end of subsidies – and the policy wins have
The Dangers Of Giant Commercial Panels On Domestic Roofs
Recently I’ve seen a stirring in the solar marketplace. Big solar systems are great but the trend to giant oversized panels must be nipped in the bud. Please read on while I explain why commercial and industrial products don’t belong
Additional price cap rise predicted for April
As the new price cap comes into force this year, energy consultancy Cornwall Insight has predicted further increases for the year ahead. The April cap, which will be officially announced in February, is now expected to be £1,785 a year
UK public electric car chargers rose by a third in 2024 to more than 70,000
Number hits record level but rate of growth slows as installers face delays to government funding The UK installed a record number of public electric car chargers in 2024, although the rate of growth slowed as installers contended with delays