Energy supplier market shrinks by over half as further ‘tough times ahead’
The number of domestic energy suppliers has fallen by over half from 47 to 25 since the start of 2021. This is according to Cornwall Insight, which showed that at the start of the year there were 5 large, 12
Wind and solar can supply most of world’s energy needs, most of the time, says study
Wind and solar power, alone, can meet more than 80 per cent of demand in many countries around the world without “crazy amounts” of storage or excess generating capacity, a new report has found. The study led by researchers at
Fully Charged Show 2021 – Other Electric Vehicles
In this, my last blog about the Fully Charged Show, I'm going to put a spotlight on some of the interesting EVs there that weren't cars. Naturally there were many eBikes on display, alongside a test track available for
Reasons to be hopeful: the climate solutions available now
We have every tool we need to tackle the climate crisis. Here’s what some key sectors are doing The climate emergency is the biggest threat to civilisation we have ever faced. But there is good news: we already have every
Solar PV, energy storage and other green tech given business rates exemptions, relief in 2021 Budget
Solar PV, energy storage and other clean energy technologies are to be exempt from business rates rises from April 2023 as part of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget, representing a major victory for the sector. Discussing business rates during his 2021
Rooftop solar installs hit record highs in Q3 as 97MW deployed
There was a record amount of rooftop solar deployed in Q3, with 97MW installed on homes and businesses around the UK. This constitutes more than 90% of the total solar PV deployed last quarter, according to new research figures from
High power prices expected to continue following record-breaking Q3
High power prices are expected to continue into winter following a record-breaking third quarter in the UK. Wholesale power prices started the quarter high at £31.37/MWh, but continued to grow passing the £50.00/MWh milestone on 13 September before finishing the
Climate crisis: Shortage of water presents ‘existential’ threat to UK, government warned
Hotter summers and less predictable rainfall as a result of climate change will create an increased risk of droughts and serious water shortages in the UK, the Environment Agency has said. In a stark warning ahead of the Cop26 summit
Government places heat pump grants at centre of Heat and Buildings Strategy
The government is to offer grants of £5,000 for the installation of heat pumps from April 2022 as part of a new £450 million scheme to upgrade domestic heating infrastructure. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is one of the headline commitments