New data has shown that the volume of UK electricity generated from fossil fuels has reached its lowest-ever recorded level. The latest Drax Electric Insights report, which covers the third quarter of 2024, revealed that electricity generation from fossil fuels fell below 5GW for the first time in August of this year, with the
Rising energy bills are never far from making headlines. But the suggested solutions are frustratingly short-term for billpayers. A government energy bill discount might (just) keep your home running cheaply for a winter. But where’s the long-term protection from constant price hikes and peak charges? Where’s the control to keep your home running cheaply for
The UK Government’s Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 came into effect yesterday (24 November) holding chargepoint operators (CPOs) to a new standard of compliance. The measures are intended to improve customer experience, answering the assertation made by those reluctant to switch to an EV that the charging network is insufficient. To that end, the legislation
Technology and legislation evolves rapidly in the developing electric vehicle sector. We highlight four potential changes which will impact fleets: 1 Battery health 2 Battery chemistry 3 Plug-and-charge 4 Wireless charging 1 Battery health Calls are continuing from the automotive sector to introduce battery health certificates for electric vehicles (EVs), with the aim of
Insight from Auto Trader, SMMT and ChargeUK dispels EV misconceptions and empowers consumers to make informed, eco-friendly choices Auto Trader, the UK's largest automotive platform, ChargeUK, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) joined forces in a new initiative designed to combat misinformation about electric cars. The group has created a collection
Tesla Inc.’s TSLA-1.37% Get Free Report gigafactory in Nevada built a thousand Powerwall energy storage devices in a single day marking a new milestone, the EV giant announced on Tuesday. What Happened: “Congrats to the Tesla Nevada team on building 1000 Powerwalls in a single day,” Tesla wrote on its official X handle dedicated to updates
Martin Lewis' MSE says solar panels can pay themselves back in just a few years. Money expert Martin Lewis’ MSE team says households can get paid up to £740 a year if they install solar panels on their roof. With energy prices rocketing over the past few years, and many drivers turning to electric vehicles
It is now "virtually certain" that 2024 - a year punctuated by intense heatwaves and deadly storms - will be the world's warmest on record, according to projections by the European climate service. Global average temperatures across the year are on track to end up more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, which would make 2024
As the world urgently needs to address climate change and transition towards sustainable energy sources, solar panels have emerged as a leading solution in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. In the past, one of the main obstacles to their expansion was the high cost of solar panels in the UK. However, this
But the savings might not last much longer if sales don't grow BRITS are being encouraged to buy electric cars as manufacturers slash prices with record discounts. Carmakers are scrambling to up their zero-emission sales to comply with increasingly tightening Net Zero laws. The new Government has confirmed it will reinstate the ban on sales