A fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries
Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry. China Ocean Shipping
Growth in solar PV and wind pushed global renewables electricity generation past 30% in 2023
The expansion of clean energy capacity in 2023 saw renewables generate a record 30% of global electricity. Driving the change was an increase in solar pv and wind, with solar being the fastest-growing source of electricity generation. Ember’s fifth annual
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