Renewable sector calls for Spring Budget to ‘level the playing field with fossil fuels’
Five energy trade associations have written a joint letter to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, calling on him to offer a more competitive capital allowance regime in the upcoming Spring Budget to incentivise investments in the UKs renewable industry.
Scotland’s green energy storage to boost renewables boom
Scotland's new £900 million battery storage facilities will boost resilience during down periods, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport has said. Michael Matheson hailed Amp Energy’s plans to establish Europe’s largest green energy storage complex
Only two new onshore wind turbines were built in England last year, reigniting calls for planning reform
Just two onshore wind turbines were installed in England last year, as the industry awaits pledged planning reforms for new projects. Overall, just ten new onshore wind projects were installed in 2022 across the UK, according to new research published
MG4 review: price, performance and specification make this family hatchback the affordable EV to beat
MG’s rival to the VW ID.3, Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe offers range, performance and value that’s hard to beat The MG4 marks a new wave for the British/Chinese budget brand, introducing a brand new scalable platform which will
EU’s Green Deal Industrial Plan is a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to secure a renewables industrial lead
The European Commission has released its Green Deal Industrial Plan based upon four pillars aimed at scaling up domestic manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies. The plan – which was first announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier
UK ‘chronically’ underspending on climate change adaptation, warns watchdog
More money needs to be spent on projects such as climate-proofing infrastructure like railways and roads, improving flood defences and increasing drainage, says the climate adaptation committee. The risks of heatwaves, droughts, flooding and failing critical infrastructure are increasing in
Solar panels and other renewables on people’s homes, better insulation and a ‘smart’ electricity grid provide solutions to climate and energy crises – Dylan Ryan
Recent events have highlighted the folly of over-reliance on imported oil and gas. However, it’s important that we don’t lose sight of this knowledge so that it disappears once priorities change, like a passing fad. A long-term commitment to
Energy lifeline as solar panels can ‘slash bills in half’ and keep power on in blackout
An advantage of buying solar panels is that you will purchase less power from the grid, giving you lower tariffs, a huge plus when electricity prices are high. As wholesale gas and electricity costs remain at historic highs for millions of
How much could a domestic solar installation save you in 2023?
With power prices at record highs in Britain, the potential of domestic solar power has gained particular interest over the past year. Installers are reporting record high interest, with many struggling to meet the demand they are seeing, as homeowners