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Solar power reached record-breaking levels in Great Britain in 2025, driven by a major expansion in capacity and the sunniest year ever recorded. According to sector trade body Solar Energy UK, solar provided a record 6.3% of Great Britain’s...

As business activity slows over Christmas, organisations have a valuable opportunity to reduce energy use — but the season can also drive up waste and emissions. Jon Cranefield and Simon Chiva from Sustainable Energy First share simple steps to...

Ofgem has given the go-ahead for early investment in three major high-voltage electricity links designed to ease pressure on the UK’s grid and cut the cost of turning off windfarms during periods of high generation. These projects, often described...

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority has confirmed multiple updates that will involve many sectors impacted by the carbon market, including maritime, waste, heavy industry, and energy operators. Key updates include new sector inclusion, phase-out of free...

This article was reviewed and updated in December 2025 to reflect new government updates.. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been running since 2021 and the government recently released a series of updates as of December 2025. Here at...