How battery energy storage can power us to net zero
The use of battery energy storage in power systems is increasing. But while approximately 192GW of solar and 75GW of wind were installed globally in 2022, only 16GW/35GWh (gigawatt hours) of new storage systems were deployed. To meet our
Government could revoke onshore wind ban
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reportedly intends to revoke the ban on new onshore wind farms, according to an article published by The Telegraph yesterday (3 September). Under current planning rules, the development of a new onshore wind farm can be
Energy Storage Sector Gears Up For Explosive Growth
The International Energy Agency predicts that 440 GW of renewable energy will be added by the end of 2023, potentially leading to peak fossil fuel emissions by 2025. Energy storage is essential for balancing the variable nature of renewable
Reduced Q4 price cap remains over £700 above pre-crisis levels
Ofgem has today (25 August) announced that the Q4 (1 October – 31 December) energy price cap will be set at £1,923 – £785 more than the April 2021 cap. Set at an annual level, the cap represents the average
What Grants and Incentives are Available for Solar Panels?
A round up of the grants and incentives currently available for solar panels.
Solar PV generation increased by 10% in 2022, says DESNZ
A Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) report has stated that solar photovoltaics (PV) increased its generation by 10% between 2021 and 2022. Solar PV generated 13.3TWh of electricity in 2022, an increase on the 12.1TWh generated
Domestic solar and storage would help replace four gas stations, says Cornwall Insight
New research by Cornwall Insight has found that domestic flexible electricity technologies such as solar photovoltaics (PV) and battery storage would negate the need for four additional gas-fired power stations. This also includes the use of flexibile electricity initiatives
UK must introduce measures to compete with US and EU, says Energy UK
Trade association Energy UK has called on the UK Government to introduce renewable investment measures to compete with the US’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According to the firm’s Funding the Future report, the UK must scale its investment in the clean energy
UK homes install ‘record number’ of solar panels and heat pumps
Head of industry standards body says more people are turning to renewable technology as energy costs grow British households are making more green energy upgrades than ever before after installing a record number of solar panels and heat pumps