Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Solar overtakes coal in EU electricity mix for the first time
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Solar overtakes coal in EU electricity mix for the first time

The UK government has confirmed that it will bring forward a Planning and Infrastructure Bill this spring, aimed at expediting the development of large-scale projects such as wind farms and transport links by stripping away barriers in the current planning process.
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Government unveils spring Planning Bill to accelerate critical infrastructure

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.
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Mutual Energy explores pumped hydro scheme for Belfast lough

On a crisp January morning, the slanting winter sunlight falls across a row of Victorian terraces in north London. At first glance, these brick-built homes look as they have for decades—weathered, modest, quintessentially British. But peer upward, and you’ll notice something distinctly futuristic. Where once there were only sooty chimney pots and mossy slates, sleek photovoltaic (PV) panels now glimmer.
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A Solar Nation: How Britain’s Rooftops Are Becoming Mini Power Stations

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Ministers are finalising a plan to offer grants and low-interest loans to millions of households keen to fit solar panels and batteries, as part of the government’s drive to meet its 2030 clean energy ambitions.
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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 bills and boost the push for clean energy by 2030.

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

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

Households living near new wind and solar projects may receive money off their energy bills under proposals being considered by the government to meet its 2030 clean energy target.
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Households near wind and solar farms could get energy bill discounts under clean power plan

Yorkshire Water’s Blackburn Meadows sewage plan
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E.on and Yorkshire Water to harness sewage heat for 40,000 homes

POWERING YOUR HOME

Households across the UK may enjoy free electricity on certain days of the week, thanks to Ed Miliband’s green energy revolution, according to EDF Renewables.
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Free electricity on Sundays could become a reality under Miliband’s green energy plans, says EDF

EDF Renewables suggests free electricity on Sundays may be possible under Ed Miliband’s green energy push, as renewable capacity grows. Smart meters and surplus energy could drive down prices.

The government is proposing a significant shift in the way renewable energy companies are compensated for the electricity they generate, aiming to address the issue of substantial payments made to generators for shutting down operations.
Solar Power

How Can We Improve Solar Energy Harvesting?

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.
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Mandatory solar panels on new-build homes could power an extra 1.17 million UK households

Power is flowing from the Shetland Isles to mainland Britain for the first time, thanks to the UK's most productive onshore windfarm, Viking, which has come on stream.
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Shetland windfarm powers nearly 500,000 homes as renewables boom sparks debate

HEATING YOUR HOME

The harbour at Kirkwall in Orkney is busy with boats—some ferrying tourists out to view local wildlife, others supporting an altogether more futuristic enterprise.
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Turning the Tide: Wave and Tidal Energy’s Moment in the British Isles

The harbour at Kirkwall in Orkney is busy with boats—some ferrying tourists out to view local wildlife, others supporting an altogether more futuristic enterprise.

Rows of Victorian terraced houses in Leeds stand much as they have for well over a century. Their weathered brick façades, wrought-iron railings, and narrow sash windows exude a certain timeless charm.
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The Great Retrofit: Transforming the UK’s Older Homes for a Green Future

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

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

INSIGHTS & OPINION

interest rate cuts could spark renewed interest in green energy investment trusts
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Interest rate cuts could spark renewed interest in green energy investment trusts

As interest rates drop for the first time in years, green energy investment trusts could see a revival. Learn how falling rates may narrow discounts and impact renewable energy funding in the UK.

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is gearing up for a big change as the new Labour Government brings back the plan to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
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The EV industry and Labour’s plan to bring back the 2030 ICE deadline

What will the driveways of the future look like?
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What will the driveways of the future look like?

In a historic victory, the Labour Party has won the 2024 UK General Election, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. This outcome reflects the electorate's demand for change, particularly in addressing the cost of living crisis and energy security.
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Labour Wins 2024 UK General Election: A Call for Immediate Action on Energy and Cost of Living

How can businesses best walk the green walk?
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How can businesses best walk the green walk?