UK government commits to 78% emissions reduction by 2035
The UK has now set in law the Climate Change Committee’s recommendation of a 78% emissions reduction by 2035. As part of the sixth Carbon Budget – set to run from 2033 to 2037 – therefore, the UK will aim
Solar and wind could entirely displace fossil fuels by 2050 says Carbon Tracker
In less than a decade, solar power will be economic in comparison to local fossil fuels globally, while wind will be economic in more than half of cases. This is according to a new report from thinktank Carbon Tracker, which
Tanjent now include Aerial Surveys for Solar Panels
We have been having a lot of fun recently since we have added a new tool to our repertoire - a pro drone with high definition video and still camera. We use this both before and after a solar
Green – or envious? The winners and losers in Britain’s climate change plan
The tougher target for carbon reduction could dramatically reshape the fortunes of several industries – for better or worse Boris Johnson’s plan to accelerate the UK’s climate ambitions over the next 15 years, revealed last week, will hasten progress towards
Go forth and spend: Call for action closes US climate summit
In closing President Joe Biden's global climate summit, world leaders shared stories of their own nations' drives to break away from climate-wrecking fossil fuels WASHINGTON -- World leaders shared tales of climate-friendly breakthroughs — and feverish quests for more —
Strong growth ahead for battery storage
Annual battery storage installations will exceed 10 GW/28 GWh in 2021, following a particularly strong year in 2020, despite the challenges created by the global pandemic, writes IHS Markit analyst Mike Longson. Combined solar and storage will be a core
10 tips to reduce your electricity consumption
[Today we have the pleasure of publishing a guest post from Amandine Alexandre, who is a journalist and copywriter - more details are below the article] Last month, I switched energy supplier to avoid a significant tariff hike. Guess what?
Innovations in battery storage key to a solar-powered future
A few years ago, fluctuations and complex storage solutions were the main factors hampering solar growth. Today, the sector is poised to leverage technologies to make a decisive leap. With a sustainable future around the corner, it will be innovative
Greenest electricity grid record smashed on Easter Monday
Great Britain’s grid hit the greenest it has ever been on Monday 5 April at 1pm, with carbon intensity dropping to 39gCO2/kWh. A combination of sunny and blustery weather, together with low demand due to it being Easter Monday, helped