Record boost in new solar power continues massive industry growth
UK leads European solar energy expansion to help renewables overtake output of nuclear power as industry leaders hail ‘tipping point’ for the technology
Last year, Britain led the European solar expansion, with help from government incentives, adding 2.4GW of solar… Continue reading
Coming soon our first community share offer
Investing in one of our projects represents an excellent investment opportunity with typical returns of between 2% and 9%. Our projects will leave a permanent and positive legacy, with a clear message about our community’s aspirations for its future and… Continue reading
Climate change progress 'too slow'
International talks in Bonn have made progress towards a new global deal on climate change, says the UN, amid calls from NGOs for a faster pace.
Countries are working towards options to limit greenhouse gas emissions from 2020 in… Continue reading
Tidal lagoon given green light
Planning consent was given today for construction of the world’s first tidal lagoon, in a boost to moving towards a low carbon, home grown energy mix.
If built, turbines in the proposed six-mile horseshoe shaped sea wall around Swansea Bay… Continue reading
End of fossil fuel era?
The G7 has called for a transformation of electricity generation towards renewables and nuclear by 2050.
And they said fossil fuel should not be burned in any sector of the economy by the end of the century.
Their targets are… Continue reading
China greenhouse gases: Progress is made
China’s greenhouse gas emissions could start to decline within 10 years, according to a report from the London School of Economics.
This would be five years earlier than expected and would offer a boost towards efforts to protect the climate.… Continue reading
New Energy Measures Bill Could Save UK £12bn a Year
A new energy bill was launched in Westminster on 5 June 2015, by a coalition of green groups, which would require the government to draw up an energy white paper to investigate the costs and benefits of moving away from… Continue reading
'Moon shot' call on clean energy
A group of scientists and economists is calling for the equivalent of the Apollo space programme to produce cheap, clean energy.
Apollo engaged America’s best minds to put a man on the Moon in the Cold War.
The academics say… Continue reading
Grid capacity threat to community renewables
Lack of capacity at the 14 private sector distribution network operators (DNOs) which carry electricity from the main grid to commercial and domestic users is proving a barrier to the fast developing community energy sector.
Western Power Distribution, the DNO… Continue reading
New emissions targets urged
World governments must sign a clear new agreement on greenhouse gas emissions at a crunch conference in Paris this December, leaders of the world’s energy industry have urged.
The World Energy Council (WEC) said policy uncertainty, and the… Continue reading