IEA: Wind, solar and EVs help curb CO2 emissions but heat pump growth stutters
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has detailed in two new reports that a rise in the deployment of solar, wind and electric vehicles (EV) has helped soften the increase of carbon (CO2) emissions across 2023. In its newly published Clean Energy
EVs drive UK new car market to 20-year high
In February, the UK’s new car market experienced its strongest performance in twenty years, witnessing a 14.0% rise in registrations to 84,886 units, with notable growth in electric vehicle uptake The UK’s automotive sector saw notable growth in February with
UK sees record increase in solar power installations
In January 2024, UK’s solar capacity hit 15.7GW across 1,454,607 installations, marking a 6.6% increase since January 2023, with domestic installations leading the charge, according to latest report According to the latest data, solar power installations in the UK have surged, reaching
Solar power: your questions answered
Solar power is one of the UK's largest renewable energy sources and therefore we're asked a lot of questions about it. Here we address some of the most frequently asked questions, myths and misconceptions surrounding solar energy, solar farms
What’s the cheapest way to get solar panels installed… and is it only worth doing on a south facing roof?
Installing solar panels could increase the value of your home by £11,500 Despite the end of feed-in tariffs, you can still sell energy back to the grid Financing plans can help you to spread the cost of solar panel installation
VW ID. Buzz first drive: a classic with an electric twist
The VW ID. Buzz gets a lot of attention where ever it goes. That's because the design of this fully-electric people carrier is striking; with its two-tone paintwork and rounded bug-like features, it looks an awful lot like the
How leasehold reform can unlock the potential of rooftop solar
Proposals for solar farms on green fields are now common. Such proposals split local environmentalists between those who want to preserve nature and farming, and those who think the country needs solar energy at all costs. Rooftop solar can
Workplace EV Charge Points Being Installed By More Employers
Almost half (48%) of UK employers have already installed workplace EV charge points, while a third (32%) are planning to invest in charging infrastructure over the next 12 months, new research suggests. The study, by Drax Electric Vehicles, also revealed
Energy storage is as important as renewable energy. But how do we store our power then?
SUSTAINABILITY - Renewable power energy storage is as crucial as producing it. We delved into some of the main battery storage technologies. Batteries come in any form, shape, and, most importantly, chemistry. In the puzzle called energy storage systems of