Faster pace of climate change is ‘scary’, former chief scientist says
Extreme events linked to climate change, such as the heatwave in Europe this year, are occurring sooner than expected, an ex-chief scientist says. Prof Sir David King says he's been scared by the number of extreme events, and he called
Battery trends in the PV and EV markets
The lithium ion battery market is experiencing growth on all sectors, including consumer and industrial applications, electric vehicles, and stationary energy storage systems (ESS). In fact, there are estimates that the market will double or even triple in size by
Climate change: Warming to drive ‘robust increase’ in UK flooding
Coastal areas in the UK and Northern Europe will experience an increase in "compound flooding" in coming decades say researchers. These events, where storm surges and heavy rainfall combine, will become more common thanks to rising global temperatures. Devon, Cornwall
Offshore wind smashes price records in third CfD auction round
The UK’s offshore wind sector has smashed records for price in the government’s third Contracts for Difference auction round, with prices running as low as £39.65/MWh. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) this morning unveiled the hotly
Climate change action: We can’t all be Greta, but your choices have a ripple effect
Is individual action pointless in the face of climate change? Let's not beat around the bush: the simple answer has to be "yes". Think about it: what difference does one person forgoing a lamb chop for a lentil bake, deciding
U.N. climate summit to test world’s resolve to halt warming
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - After a summer of wildfires, heat waves and hurricanes, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is banking on new pledges from governments and businesses to abandon fossil fuels during a special climate summit in New York
Open season: the next steps for energy storage
The world has watched on as some of its leading regional markets, China, South Korea, Australia, Japan, parts of the US, the UK, and many parts of Europe have raced ahead in deploying energy storage in the last five years,
Smart meter rollout deadline extended to 2024
The government is to extend the deadline for energy suppliers to install smart meters in homes by four years to 2024. The extension, included within a consultation document published yesterday, ends months of speculation that the Department for Business, Energy
How to build the perfect Bug Out Bag
There are many unexpected events in our lives. Some of the more serious ones could necessitate leaving our home very quickly. But how do you prepare? I know that sounds scary, but you want to be prepared so you