Huge solar farm plan in Shropshire is recommended for approval
A giant 23 megawatt solar farm on agricultural land near Albrighton in Shropshire has been recommended for approval by planners.
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Octopus takeover of Bulb under scrutiny by spending watchdog
The spending watchdog is to examine Octopus Energy’s takeover of Bulb after the collapsed energy supplier was bought out of a state-handled administration.
Wind turbine orders in Europe fall 36% year-on-year
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.
Aura Power wins permit for new solar project in Darlington
UK renewable project developer Aura Power has been given the green light to construct a 49.9-MW/55-MWp solar park in Darlington.
myenergi launches libbi battery to complete home energy ecosystem
myenergi, the eco-smart technology manufacturer recently recognised as one of the UK’s top 10 fastest growing companies, is continuing its growth into new markets with the launch of its own home battery, called libbi.
National Grid to pay households more to use off-peak power
National Grid has significantly increased its financial incentive for households that shift their power usage away from peak times as part of a renewed effort to prevent rolling power cuts.
New rooftop bladeless wind energy unit launched provides same power as 16 solar panels
Aeromine Technologies claims that its new rooftop bladeless wind energy unit provides the same amount of power as up to 16 solar panels.
Solar power could be your answer to the cost of energy crisis
As prices for solar panel systems have fallen by more than 60% in the past decade now could be the right time to switch to solar
Solar panel sales boom as energy bills soar
Just over 3,000 solar installations are being carried out every week, according to trade association Solar Energy UK, up from 1,000 a week in July 2020.