clean energy
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… Continue reading
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
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
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
¾ of fossil fuel reserves must be kept in the ground to avoid climate change
In a statement timed to correspond with ‘Earth Day’, The Earth League have announced that three quarters of known fossil fuel reserves must be kept in the ground if humanity is to avoid ‘the worst effects of climate change’.
The… Continue reading
Clean Energy Makes Up Record Share of UK Power
2015 has seen the UK’s renewable electricity output climb to a record 22% , a large jump from the same time last year, which only saw a meagre 17.9% of energy output coming from renewable sources. According to the report… Continue reading