More than 100GW of solar, wind and storage needed to meet net zero ambitions
Solar power, along with wind and storage capacity, will have to greatly increase if the UK is to meet its net zero emissions by 2050 goal, according to analysis by Aurora Energy Research. Aurora’s research presupposes capacity increases of more
Paris Agreement: Trump confirms US will leave climate accord
The US will definitely withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, President Trump has confirmed. He made the announcement at an energy conference in Pittsburgh on a stage flanked by men in hard hats. He described the accord as a bad
Case study: Using batteries to reduce the impact of grid maintenance
We consume more and more electricity every day. The utilities and grid distribution operators must ensure industry and households are provided with the necessary connections. In order to do that, the grid must be expanded, and must be maintained periodically.
‘They should be allowed to cry’: Ecological disaster taking toll on scientists’ mental health
‘We’re documenting destruction of world’s most beautiful ecosystems, it’s impossible to be detached’ The ecological disaster is taking its toll on scientists’ mental health, with top researchers saying those working in the field must be supported and “allowed to cry”.
Ban air miles and stop frequent flyers to combat climate change, report urges
Travellers should be hit by ‘escalating air miles levy’ to put them off flying too much Air miles should be banned because they encourage excessive flying, according to a report commissioned by the government’s climate change advisers. Frequent flyers should
Billions face food, water shortages over next 30 years as nature fails
A new model shows which areas of Earth will likely be hit the hardest by the changes caused by human activity, also revealing possible solutions. As many as five billion people, particularly in Africa and South Asia, are likely to
GB witnesses soaring battery storage exports to distribution networks
October 14 (Renewables Now) - Battery storage exports to Great Britain’s distribution networks have jumped to almost 49 GWh in 2018 from 50 MWh in 2014, in line with the growing supply of variable power generation, a new report shows.
A Halloween Tale: When the lights went out…
A story of a Halloween black out.
Exclusive: carmakers among key opponents of climate action
Lobbying in US and Europe has tried to block and delay moves to cut emissions, study shows Global carmakers are among the leading opponents of action on the climate crisis, according to exclusive analysis of the way major corporations frustrate