Energy storage can be a lifesaver for people with disabilities, but policymakers can do more
During climate disasters and extreme weather events, people with underlying health conditions and disabilities face global mortality rates that are four times higher than those without disabilities. During climate disasters and extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildfires or
‘My new solar panels and batteries should save me £1,600 this year’
More Britons are making their homes greener and cutting bills – here’s how the costs add up How would you like to be able to power two electric cars, cover most of the electricity for your greener home, and still
Europe’s largest battery energy storage system launched in the UK
A £75m battery energy storage system – the largest in Europe – has been officially opened in the UK by Harmony Energy Income Trust Plc. The revolutionary battery energy storage system is located at Pillswood near Cottingham,
Rooftop solar power installations double in a year
The solar power industry saw spectacular growth in 2022, driven by the energy price crisis and consumer desire for a more sustainable lifestyle. A greater number of smaller-scale systems were installed than in any year since 2015, more than
December sees 25 hours of 100% clean electricity, capping off record breaking 2022
Britain has broken its record for ‘greening the grid’, with 25 hours coming from 100% clean electricity in December, according to new analysis from Imperial College London for Drax Electric Insights. This is one of the key findings from the
Over 250,000 households considering solar by 2026, says Good Energy
Clean energy company Good Energy has recognised a growing appetite for solar generation with over 250,000 UK-based households considering a solar installation by 2026. Running alongside this statistic, Good Energy also said that across 2022, solar installations doubled to over
More death spirals begin to spin
An economic death spiral occurs when a system loses critical mass. For example, the UK’s energy death spiral – which is reaching its crisis phase – is the result of rising energy costs creating an involuntary loss of demand across the system.
Watch This Before You Begin Your Solar Project
As more and more homeowners look towards clean sources of energy, installing solar is a very popular option. So we thought it would be useful to film an episode all about what you need to think
Octopus Energy launches new combined solar, battery and EV tariff
Octopus Energy has launched a brand new tariff for customers with solar, a battery and an electric vehicle at home. Octopus Flux will be able to save customers more than £326 a year compared to the suppliers next more appropriate