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

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

A Northern Ireland energy firm is assessing the viability of a hydro-electric power project in County Antrim that could bolster the region’s renewable energy supply.

National Grid outlines a record £35bn investment to nearly double UK electricity transmission capacity by 2031, supporting Labour’s pledge to decarbonise the sector and unlocking long-delayed green energy projects.

Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, is poised to rewrite Britain’s planning rules to clear the path for a massive expansion of wind and solar energy, effectively reducing local powers to block or alter green energy projects.

UK households living close to new wind or solar farms may receive energy bill discounts, as the government explores community benefits under its 2030 clean power agenda.

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

Labour to mandate electric heat pumps in new homes by 2027 to cut carbon emissions under the ‘Future Homes Standard’ policy. The move aims to reduce housing emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support the UK’s journey to net zero.

Brookfield acquires a 12.45% stake in Orsted’s UK offshore wind farms, including Hornsea 1 and 2, in a £1.75bn deal. Discover how this investment supports the UK’s renewable energy goals.