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Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce
News 

Disappointment as Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce

September 24, 2023
Orders for wind turbines in Europe fell 36% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2022, with inflationary cost pressures, slow permitting and uncertainty around the EU’s emergency electricity market interventions combining to stifle the market.
News Wind Turbines 

Energy discounts for customers who support local wind farms: A new initiative to benefit SMEs

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023
Why Website SEO Holds Significance for Your Online Presence
Advice 

Why Website SEO Holds Significance for Your Online Presence

September 20, 2023September 22, 2023
Sunak waters down net zero pledges with gas and oil boilers to be allowed even after 2035
News 

Sunak waters down net zero pledges with gas and oil boilers to be allowed even after 2035

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023
The largest solar farm in Europe to be built on a closed landfill site has begun generating renewable electricity from a former rubbish dump in Essex.
News 

Former rubbish dump in Essex becomes UK’s third largest solar farm

September 11, 2023
Households could buy shares in UK windfarms for £1,000 to lower energy bills
News Wind Turbines 

No bids for offshore wind in government auction dealing critical blow to UK strategy

September 10, 2023September 11, 2023

NEWS

onshore windfarms
News 

Rishi Sunak ‘poised to allow councils to give go-ahead to onshore windfarms

September 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak is reportedly planning to revoke the ban on building new onshore windfarms in order to head off a row with Conservative MPs for the second time.

The UK is experiencing a surge in the adoption of renewable energy technologies, with a significant rise in heat pump and solar panel installations compared to previous years.
News 

ScottishPower racks up 1,000th heat pump installation of the year

September 4, 2023
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Wykes Engineering are teaming up to develop what they claim will be one of the UK's largest energy storage systems made from old electric car batteries.
News 

Jaguar to repurpose used EV batteries for Northamptonshire energy storage system

August 23, 2023
A remarkable surge in green energy upgrades can be seen in UK households, setting new records in the installation of solar panels and heat pumps in the first six months of 2023, as per the industry's official standards body.
News Solar Power 

UK homes install ‘record number’ of solar panels and heat pumps in first half of 2023

August 22, 2023
The UK is experiencing a surge in the adoption of renewable energy technologies, with a significant rise in heat pump and solar panel installations compared to previous years.
Heat Pumps News Solar Power 

UK Sets New Records for Heat Pump and Solar Panel Installations

August 15, 2023

POWERING YOUR HOME

Earlier this month, the Department for Transport announced new legislation mandating the availability of rapid public EV chargers.
Insights Powering Your Home 

New public charging legislation a significant step forward, says myenergi

July 31, 2023

Earlier this month, the Department for Transport announced new legislation mandating the availability of rapid public EV chargers.

As the renewable energy sector continues to grow, the focus is shifting towards maximizing the utilization of generated energy. One promising solution is energy storage through battery technology.
Powering Your Home 

Renewable Energy Storage: The Future of Battery Technology

July 16, 2023August 26, 2023
New 80-turbine wind farm proposed in Scottish Borders
News Wind Turbines 

New 80-turbine wind farm proposed in Scottish Borders

June 20, 2023June 26, 2023
There's more than just cars and empty spaces in this car park. Huge arrays of angled solar panels sit atop jet black steel supports, soaking up the sun and shading the vehicles beneath.
Commercial Property News Insights Solar Power 

Why car parks are fast becoming the hottest space in solar power

May 25, 2023September 17, 2023

HEATING YOUR HOME

The UK offshore wind industry, once hailed as a global leader in renewable energy, is facing a critical juncture with the sudden halt of a major offshore windfarm project, coupled with soaring construction costs and a failure to adjust government support putting the industry at risk of falling short of crucial climate crisis goals.
Insights 

UK Offshore Wind Industry at Risk: Urgent Government Support Needed

August 13, 2023

The UK offshore wind industry, once hailed as a global leader in renewable energy, is facing a critical juncture with the sudden halt of a major offshore windfarm project, coupled with soaring construction costs and a failure to adjust government support putting the industry at risk of falling short of crucial climate crisis goals.

Businesses offering on-site EV charging set to double in next 12 months
News Smart Charging 

Businesses offering on-site EV charging set to double in next 12 months

August 2, 2023
New legislation and the introduction of an open data source will look to transform the mapping of public charge points and require them to be more reliable, with clearer pricing structures and easier payment systems.
News Smart Charging 

New law will require EV charge points to offer 99% average reliability

July 26, 2023
The Government does not plan to delay its proposals to phase out gas boilers in homes and replace them with heat pumps.
Heat Pumps Heating Your Home News 

Government will not delay proposals to replace gas boilers with heat pumps

July 26, 2023

INSIGHTS & OPINION

‍The UK has set ambitious targets to fully decarbonize the electricity system by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. These goals require a major transition across industry, regulation, and government policy.
Insights 

The Future of the UK Energy Sector: A Path to Net Zero by 2035

July 25, 2023September 17, 2023

We explore the future of the UK energy sector and how it can achieve a clean, secure, and fair energy system for all on the path to net zero.

Morten Wierod, President of ABB Electrification, explores the additional pressure that soaring energy costs are putting on businesses worldwide.
Insights 

How can businesses tackle their energy costs whilst remaining competitive?

June 18, 2023September 17, 2023
Geothermal power is commonly employed in Iceland. In the UK, Teesside, Newcastle and east Yorkshire are all potential locations for geothermal sites.
Insights 

Building a Geothermal Power Network Can Help Level-Up UK

May 20, 2023June 3, 2023
UK's renewable energy projects
Insights 

An overview of UK’s renewable energy projects

May 15, 2023June 1, 2023
The United Kingdom has been making significant strides in renewable energy adoption, driven by a combination of factors such as the global energy crisis, rising energy prices, and the need to transition to cleaner energy sources.
Insights 

UK accelerates renewable energy adoption amid global energy crisis

May 5, 2023June 1, 2023



COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NEWS

Electric vehicle (EV) charging points are appearing in public car parks and the car parks of all kinds of commercial premises across the country to help facilitate the transition to electric motoring
Advice Commercial Property News 

Businesses need to future proof their leases with EV charging point operators

June 9, 2023June 10, 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) charging points are appearing in public car parks and the car parks of all kinds of commercial premises across the country to help facilitate the transition to electric motoring

Electron Green to invest up to £1bn to kickstart solar electricity revolution for businesses
Commercial Property News 

Electron Green to invest up to £1bn to kickstart solar electricity revolution for businesses

April 26, 2023

ADVICE

Here we explore the various grants and schemes available to help you switch to renewable energy and make your home more sustainable.
Advice 

The Ultimate Guide to Grants for Switching to Renewable Energy

July 14, 2023July 24, 2023

Here we explore the various grants and schemes available to help you switch to renewable energy and make your home more sustainable.

If you're a homeowner, you know how expensive it can be to keep your house running smoothly. Between the mortgage, utilities, and maintenance costs, it can feel like you're always shelling out money.
Advice 

Going Green: How energy efficient homes can save you money on your mortgage

June 1, 2023June 15, 2023
Solar panel grants in the UK make it cheaper and easier to switch to green, renewable energy.
Advice 

Solar panel grants available for UK households

March 26, 2023

SMART CHARGING

InstaVolt submits planning for London’s largest ultra-rapid charging hub at Syon Park
Smart Charging 

InstaVolt submits planning for London’s largest ultra-rapid charging hub at Syon Park

July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

InstaVolt, the UK’s leading rapid electric vehicle charger network, today announces it has submitted plans to build the UK’s largest fully open hub of ultra-rapid chargers inside the M25 at Syon Park in Brentford, supporting the UK’s transition to electric and meeting the company’s target of installing 10,000 rapid chargers by 2030.

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