1% of people cause half of global aviation emissions – study
Researchers say Covid-19 hiatus is moment to tackle elite ‘super emitters’ Frequent-flying “‘super emitters” who represent just 1% of the world’s population caused half of aviation’s carbon emissions in 2018, according to a study. Airlines produced a billion tonnes of
Battery firm Britishvolt announces plans to open global HQ in the West Midlands
The new 5,000 square-metre facility will spearhead the development of battery technologies for future electrified vehicles Battery firm Britishvolt has announced plans to open a new global headquarters in the West Midlands. The company - an investor in advanced battery
UK carbon intensity from electricity more than halves but greater flexibility needed
The UK’s electricity system has decarbonised twice as fast as any other major economy, according to a new report by Drax Electric Insights. Carbon intensity from the sector has more than halved over the last decade, falling 58% thanks to
Energy companies join call for stronger carbon pricing ahead of Brexit
Companies from business, finance, academic and civil society have called on the UK government to commit to stronger and more consistent carbon pricing. In a declaration signed by 50 companies earlier this week, the Zero Carbon Campaign called for carbon
BloombergNEF: Solar-plus-storage is a ‘zero-emissions threat’ to gas-burning power plants in the US
Solar PV combined with energy storage represents a “zero-emissions threat” to gas generation in the US, according to a new report from BloombergNEF. While PV and batteries can perform the same services and “offer similar value” to natural gas power
How Many EV Drivers Have Solar Power In USA vs. Europe?
For the second year in a row, CleanTechnica has published a series of in-depth reports on electric car drivers and EV charging infrastructure in North America and Europe. With our partners CATL and Volta, we expanded our reach and surveyed
National Infrastructure Strategy unveiled detailing ‘ambitious’ energy commitments
Measures to improve the UK's green infrastructure - including the creation of a UK infrastructure bank, a ramping up of electric vehicle (EV) policy and funding for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) - have been detailed by the
Beat the Brexit Price Rise
If you order before 18th Dec 2020 we shall hold our prices We have been watching the Felixstowe import problems with some disquiet. Read more.... Like many businesses we are in talks with our supply chain to understand the
How Much Does a Home Battery System Cost?
We have just revised the prices across our range of PowerBanx home battery systems. Tanjent PowerBanx home battery (an X3 with a cabinet shown) In all cases the prices have gone down by at least £200, more for the