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Solar overtakes coal in EU electricity mix for the first time

Solar energy has surged ahead of coal in the EU’s power sector, supplying 11% of the bloc’s electricity in 2024…

7 months ago

Government unveils spring Planning Bill to accelerate critical infrastructure

The UK government has confirmed that it will bring forward a Planning and Infrastructure Bill this spring, aimed at expediting…

7 months ago

Mutual Energy explores pumped hydro scheme for Belfast lough

A Northern Ireland energy firm is assessing the viability of a hydro-electric power project in County Antrim that could bolster…

7 months ago

Millions of homeowners set to gain from government’s solar power pledge

Millions of UK homeowners are set to receive grants and low-interest loans to install solar panels and batteries, helping cut…

8 months ago

National Grid outlines a record £35bn investment to nearly double UK electricity transmission capacity by 2031

National Grid outlines a record £35bn investment to nearly double UK electricity transmission capacity by 2031, supporting Labour’s pledge to…

8 months ago

Miliband planning shake-up to bypass local opposition in wind farm push

Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, is poised to rewrite Britain’s planning rules to clear the path for a massive expansion…

8 months ago

Households near wind and solar farms could get energy bill discounts under clean power plan

UK households living close to new wind or solar farms may receive energy bill discounts, as the government explores community…

8 months ago

E.on and Yorkshire Water to harness sewage heat for 40,000 homes

E.on and Yorkshire Water plan to use sewage heat to provide low-carbon heating for 40,000 Sheffield homes, aiming to expand…

9 months ago

Labour government to mandate electric heat pumps in new homes by 2027 as part of net-zero commitment

Labour to mandate electric heat pumps in new homes by 2027 to cut carbon emissions under the ‘Future Homes Standard’…

9 months ago

Brookfield buys £1.75bn stake in Orsted’s UK offshore wind farms, marking major investment in renewable energy

Brookfield acquires a 12.45% stake in Orsted’s UK offshore wind farms, including Hornsea 1 and 2, in a £1.75bn deal.…

9 months ago