Solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources are set for spectacular growth in the coming years and decades as governments race to net zero. It was only a matter of time before energy storage strutted on stage, and according to Wood Mackenzie, it is going to be no less spectacular than renewables. The global energy
There can be no questioning the pace of technological evolution in solar PV, but recent advancements have caught even the most optimistic of industry stakeholders by surprise. Not long ago, solar modules with outputs of up to 450W hit the shelves and left project developers drooling at the prospect of squeezing more power into each
Developers and planners of new solar sites are continuing to operate at a frantic pace, with no signs of slowing down. Indeed, there are now several different types of developer vehicles in the mix within the UK, with JV’s being announced almost on a weekly basis. During September 2020, over 1GW of new large scale
Jobs in the renewable energy space surged to 11.5 million globally in 2019, according to new figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It notes that according to the UK National Grid Net Zero Energy Workforce Report, the UK's energy sector workforce employs 144,000 people directly. Of these, some 44,100 people are employed in
The government’s £2 billion Green Homes Grant is set to be oversubscribed, with more than half of homeowners in England interested in the scheme. According to a poll conducted by YouGov and commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), 62% of homeowners are interested in the scheme which will provide vouchers worth up
Homes with sustainable solutions such as solar panels are more attractive to buyers than those with gardens according to new research. The survey – conducted by Censuswide on behalf of E.On – found that 89% of prospective homeowners have become more interested in homes with low carbon technology than those with a garden (80%), en-suite
Renewables have continued their record-breaking spell as generation remained high in Q2 2020. The technologies scooped up a 44.6% share of electricity generation in the quarter, a record for Q2 and up 9 percentage points on the share in Q2 2019, according to new statistics from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
At the beginning of September, the Climate Assembly appointed by the Government reported its findings. The question it was asked was how the UK could get to net zero carbon emissions in pursuance of its local obligations contained in the Climate Change Act 2008. It has now published a detailed report of its findings, which
Installers are calling for an extension to the Green Homes Grants by at least eighteen months. A survey conducted by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) of over 800 of its members found that 44% of contractors believe it should be extended past its initial six months (September 2020 to March 2021), with 73% planning to
A switch to an electric car and rooftop solar by ex-oil engineer Larry Narraway has zero emissions and zero downside, he says. In an interview with Tasmanian reporter Rose Grant, on behalf of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) and sustainability magazine Renew’s Sustainable House Day, Larry describes how he is re-evaluating his carbon impact,