UK government announces £410 million investment in fusion energy
The fusion energy industry is set to receive a record £410 million as part of the government’s ambition to establish the UK as a...
Renewables were UK’s leading power source in 2024
Renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in the UK power mix for the entirety of 2024, according to new analysis from global energy think...
Government unveils Clean Power Action Plan to achieve 2030 energy goals
The UK government has pledged “the most ambitious reforms to the country’s energy system in a generation” in a new Clean Power Action Plan...
Have your say on changes to EPCs and DECs
The government has launched a consultation on reforming the regime that measures the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales.
It is proposing changes...
UK government sets six principles for voluntary carbon and nature market integrity
The UK government has outlined six principles which aim to improve the integrity of voluntary carbon and nature markets (VCNM). These principles address concerns about the...
Ofgem unveils reforms to accelerate grid connections, tackle “phantom” projects
Last week, Ofgem announced a comprehensive plan to expedite grid connections. It will challenge network operators to connect renewable and storage projects faster. These...
IEA: Renewables to power half of world’s electricity by 2030 but miss COP28 goals
The capacity of renewable energy is set to expand over the next decade, with the latest IEA report predicting renewables to power almost half...
What is NESO? A quick explainer
1 October 2024 marks the launch of the UK’s National Energy System Operator (NESO). What is it and what does this mean for energy...
Is the government’s BECCS strategy a house of cards?
Environmental groups have just published a stinging critique of the government’s strategy on Biomass with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). They also have an...
Latest CfD round enough to power 11 million UK homes
The results from the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction will see a record-breaking 131 renewable energy projects receive funding, compared to 92 in...
