VAT exemption a ‘critical step’ in domestic battery market growth
The recent VAT exemption for domestic battery storage installations is a ‘critical step’ for the industry and is already having a positive impact, solutions provider GivEnergy said. As of 1 February this year, the UK government removed VAT charges for domestic battery
‘I spent £25,000 to future-proof my energy supply. Now I sell most of my power back to the Grid’
After years of record energy price rises, it’s understandable that many homeowners are looking for new ways to save. For some, like Steve Abbott, a retired engineer and school teacher, renewable energy has been the answer – albeit an initially
2024 sees record start to year for electric vehicle sales
Over 100,000 battery electric vehicles sold between January and April Sales of electric vehicles have got off to a record start this year, the latest sign that British consumers are shifting their preferences towards greener modes of transport. There were
Are solar PV panels worth it in the UK? How much do they cost?
Solar PV Panels could save you hundreds on your energy bill every year, but also might cost thousands to install. We explain what you need to think about when working out whether they’ll save you money, how much they’ll
UK will miss net zero by 2050, decarbonisation by 2030, says DNV report
Norwegian-headquartered consultancy firm DNV has disclosed that the UK is set to miss its net zero by 2050 target and its decarbonisation commitments for 2030. DNV has released the second edition of its UK Energy Transition Outlook (UK ETO),
2035 G7 Coal Power Phase-Out is “Historic” moment for global energy transition
The G7 nations have struck a landmark deal for coal power phase-out by 2035, marking a watershed moment in the fight against climate change. Energy ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies have reached a significant breakthrough agreement
Another hot summer increases the urgency for energy storage
Last year was the hottest on record, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Not surprisingly, the summer of 2023 was also the hottest, according to global records dating back to 1880. Forecasts suggest this summer is likely to
Solar PV Fastest Installed Technology in History
In 2023, solar PV and wind comprised about 80% of global generation capacity additions (and 99% in Australia). This is compelling market-based evidence that solar PV and wind are the best options for new generation capacity. New solar capacity
A Story of Mice (and Men)
Picture a natural prairie, boasting an explosive diversity of grasses and flowers. Every year, at different times of the year, the grasses and flowers produce seeds. Some of these seeds, naturally, propagate their respective species so that the grasses