UK ‘strikingly unprepared’ for impacts of climate crisis
The UK is “strikingly unprepared” for the impacts of the climate crisis, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which said there had been a “lost decade” in efforts to adapt for the impacts of global heating. The CCC, the government’s official
Low carbon power supplies 60% of Britain’s electricity over winter
RenewableUK has confirmed that 60% of Britain’s energy was supplied by low carbon sources (renewables and nuclear) saving the nation over £15 billion in gas costs. The data follows the end of the renewable energy trade association’s fortnightly Winter Power
UK government changes stance on VAT for battery storage due to lobbying efforts
A call for evidence issued by the Treasury yesterday proposes extending the existing zero VAT rating for solar panels, heat pumps and insulation to battery storage, when either retrofitted to a solar photovoltaic system or fitted as a standalone unit.
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
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