Tag: renewable energy
UK secures record-breaking 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity in latest auction
The UK government has secured 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity in its latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, marking the largest single...
UK businesses offered up to £120,000 to switch to electric lorries
The UK government has pledged an additional £18 million to make green lorries more affordable for business, allocating up to £120,000 off each purchase...
UK solar generation smashes annual records as capacity and sunshine soar
Solar power reached record-breaking levels in Great Britain in 2025, driven by a major expansion in capacity and the sunniest year ever recorded.
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Ofgem approves early investment for three new UK electricity “superhighways”
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...
Report highlights geothermal’s potential despite high costs
Geothermal energy could contribute to the UK’s net zero ambitions, but its role is uncertain due to high costs, according to a new report...
Labour’s first month: Key energy sector changes so far
We’re coming up for a month of Labour in Parliament after a landslide election in July. So, what has been accomplished in the first...
Is water the next target for disclosures to investors?
Investor demand for information about corporate risks relating to water has more than doubled since last year, according to an organisation that sets international...
Welsh Government launches publicly-owned renewable energy developer
The Welsh Government has launched Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, a publicly-owned renewable energy developer aimed at accelerating renewable energy projects, especially onshore wind, across Wales....
£60bn investment plan from National Grid to support electrical ‘backbone’ of...
The National Grid’s Energy Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) has published its “Beyond 2030” report. It calls for up to £60 billion in investment to...
Unlocking Earth’s power: A comprehensive guide to geothermal energy
Clean energy sources are going to play a vital role in the global race to net zero. Wind and solar are already well-defined resources,...
