EDF to close Dungeness B seven years early as the UK’s nuclear fleet dwindles
EDF is to close its Dungeness B nuclear power station in Kent, seven years earlier than planned as the UK’s nuclear fleet continues to shrink. In a statement released yesterday (7 June) the French energy giant announced it would move
Johnson visits Cornish solar site ahead of G7
UK PM joined ScottishPower CEO to install the first of 10,000 PV panels at Carland Cross site Johnson joined ScottishPower CEO Keith Anderson and engineers to install the first of 10,000 solar PV panels at the site, which will create
Why U.S. energy storage is increasing
As the world moves toward cleaner power in the face of climate change, there’s a need for ways to park energy until it’s needed. Wood Mackenzie’s latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report found that the first-quarter 2021 energy storage performance
Only four solar PV systems installed under Local Authority Delivery of Green Homes Grant
Just four solar PV systems have been installed under the Local Authority Delivery of the Green Homes Grant, the only segment both still running and that PV is eligible for. New statistics released today by the Department for Business, Energy
Are Solar Panels Worth It?
Solar panels require some upfront expenditure. But they also carry a huge range of benefits for you and the planet, including decades of energy savings! Are Solar Panels Worth It? Renewable energy is the future! Now, more than ever,
How Does Solar Battery Storage Work?
Solar battery storage (commonly referred to as solar+storage) is a booming industry. When pairing solar panels with battery storage, homeowners can store excess electricity produced by their solar panels in order to expand their options for how they use their
Wind power once again smashes generation record as gusty weather continues
Wind generation has once again smashed its previous record, with blustery weather on Friday 21 May driving it to a new peak of 17.7GW between 3.30-4:30pm. This just scraped past the previous record, set on the wet bank holiday Monday
What I Learned in Space about the Climate Emergency
It’s the planet’s greatest threat, and fighting it should be our 21st-century moonshot When you look at Earth from space, you realize just how vulnerable life is on this planet. The atmosphere is incredibly thin and fragile looking. Almost like
Can solar panels charge an electric car?
Charging your electric car with solar panels is a great way to save money in the long run. We explain why... As electric cars don’t produce any emissions from an engine or exhaust like a regular car, they’re often referred