UK solar capacity hits 16.9GW
New data from the UK government has shown that the UK now has 16.9GW of solar capacity online as of the end of June 2024. The latest statistics from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) revealed that
Solar and wind generation exceeds fossil fuels in the first half of 2024
Fossil fuels accounted for 27% of the EU’s electricity generation in the first half of the year, a 17% decline over the first half of 2023, with solar and wind generation on the rise. Solar and wind generation accounted
Why some businesses are accelerating solar and battery storage plans
As recently as last year, a CommBank survey revealed just a fraction of businesses had near-term plans to invest in on-site solar and battery storage.1 While few were taking immediate action, many more were curious. Fast-forward nine months, and the number
Industry recommends planning system change for renewables rollout
Three organisations from across the energy and planning sectors have come together to examine how the UK’s renewable energy planning system could be improved to hit renewable energy capacity targets. Trade body RenewableUK, countryside charity CPRE and sustainable business organisation
Octopus Kraken extends smart home energy offering in partnership with SolarEdge
SolarEdge, a clean smart home energy technology company, will be integrated into Octopus Energy’s proprietary technology platform, Kraken. The Kraken platform, which has machine learning capabilities, will enable SolarEdge customers to charge their smart home energy battery systems when
Top 11 Best Tesla Alternatives
It’s undeniable that Tesla is the first brand to come to mind when someone mentions electric cars. The market leader has been the driving force behind electric vehicles, battery technology and recent innovations in the automotive industry. However, whether
5 Reasons You Should Totally Get Solar Panels as a UK Homeowner
Solar panels are an attractive home upgrade that adds value to your property. Do your neighbours have solar panels? It’s pretty likely, as they are quickly growing in popularity. Solar panel installation hit a 12-year high in the UK in 2023 according
Solar power becoming standard even in UK’s soggy summer
Previously the idea was to sell electricity back to the grid, now the object is to power all of a households needs When solar panels were first sold in large numbers and heavily subsidised by the UK government using feed-in
King’s speech promises a clean energy transition to lower consumer bills
The King’s Speech this morning (17 July) established the Labour government’s commitment to a clean energy transition. The King’s Speech is written by the government and read at the State Opening of Parliament. Keir Starmer’s government has proposed a package