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Cornwall becomes first county to surpass 40,000 renewable energy installations
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Figures from the MCS show that Cornwall has become the first UK county to have more than 40,000 renewable energy installations on homes.
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Zero emission bus registrations up almost 50%
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New figures from the SMMT show that new zero emission bus (ZEB) registrations rose by 48% in the third quarter of this year.
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Octopus Energy reaches over £1.5 billion offshore wind investment milestone
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British utility Octopus Energy’s generation arm has surpassed $2 billion (£1.5 billion) offshore wind investments in two years.
on Nov 11
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Mayor of London’s policies halve emissions from new buildings
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New data has shown that London’s net zero policies are lowering the capital’s carbon emissions significantly faster than the national average.
on Nov 7
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Current± Disruptors: Charge Gully on driveway-free EV charging
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Current± spoke to Ian Mach, founder of Charge Gully, to explore how the firm is breaking down barriers to home EV charging.
on Nov 3
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EDF Renewables UK lands planning consent for 85MW wind farm
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Welsh ministers have granted full planning permission for EDF Renewables UK’s 85MW Garn Fach onshore wind farm.
on Oct 28
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'Not just timely, but essential': building resilience against a future energy crisis
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The Energy Crisis Commission has found that the UK needs to accelerate its low-carbon transition to improve its resilience.
on Oct 18
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EDF and Ideal Heating launch ‘Free Electricity’ heat pump offer
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Energy major EDF has teamed up with heat pump firm Ideal Heating to launch a new heat pump bundle and offer customers a month of free energy.
on Oct 18
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Piclo, Axle Energy facilitate entry of EV chargers into capacity market
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Global flexibility services marketplace Piclo has announced that a secondary trade on its platform saw EV chargers enter the capacity market.
on Oct 17
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Welsh firm announces trial of EV charging tech for homes without driveways
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A Welsh company has announced it will soon begin trials of a system allowing EV owners to charge up at home, even without a driveway.
on Oct 8
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ECIU: Winter bills will be 55% higher than pre-crisis
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With the energy price cap rising today (1 October), analysis from the ECIU paints a grim picture of the UK’s energy bills over winter.
on Oct 2
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Renewables score record share of electricity generation mix for third quarter in a row
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The UK government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released its report on energy trends in the UK for the second quarter.
on Sep 27
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Octopus partners with Thakeham to deliver ‘Zero Bills’ homes
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Octopus Energy has partnered with housebuilder Thakeham to deliver 'Zero Bills' homes, days after setting a target of 100,000 by 2030.
on Sep 27
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UKPN: older lamp posts can support EV charging
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Following an assessment, UK Power Networks (UKPN) has updated the technical guidance for installing electric vehicle chargers in lampposts.
on Sep 25
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UK reaches 250,000 certified heat pump installations
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New data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme has revealed that 250,000 heat pump installations have been completed in UK homes.
on Sep 23
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LinkedIn: Climate talent needs to double to achieve climate goals
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A new report by LinkedIn has revealed the scale of the global green skills gap, with the gap between green talent supply and demand widening.
on Sep 19
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Early results from ‘largest V2H trial in the world’ released
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Indra has shared early results from its vehicle-to-home trial showing that participants reduced their energy consumption by 100MWh.
on Sep 11
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SMMT: ZEV buses and truck registrations on the rise
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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the UK market for electric buses and trucks is seeing major growth.
on Aug 17
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Milence begins construction of UK HGV charging hub
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Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, the Traton Group and Volvo Group, has begun construction of its first charging hub in the UK.
on Aug 2
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Aira opens first London heat pump training academy
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Swedish cleantech company Aira has opened a new training academy and hub, its first in London, in a ceremony attended by MP Daniel Francis.
on Aug 2
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announces energy Mission Board
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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will chair a new ministerial forum tasked with accelerating plans to invest in clean energy across Britain.
on Aug 2
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Labour launches Great British Energy
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Keir Starmer will introduce the Great British Energy Bill in the House of Commons today, also announcing a partnership with The Crown Estate.
on Jul 26
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1.8GW pumped hydro energy storage project in Scotland launches
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SSE Renewables plans to progress a 1.8GW pumped hydro energy storage project at Loch Fearna, Scotland, with Gilkes Energy.
on Jul 23
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Labour government establishes Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce
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The UK government launched the Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce to accelerate the deployment of the renewable energy generation technology.
on Jul 22
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SMMT: the UK is Europe’s second-biggest electric car market
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SMMT has found that the UK automotive sector could fuel £50 billion of green growth in the next decade with the right policies.
on Jun 28
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UK government funds the electrification of emergency services vehicles
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Project RESPONSE is a government-funded initiative to make emergency service operations more energy efficient using zero emission technology.
on Jun 26
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ECIU: North Sea oil and gas 'largely irrelevant' for energy security
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Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) shows many homes’ dependence on energy imports could drop by 80% in five years.
on Jun 26
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Char.gy secures £100 million to boost on-street EV charging
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EV charging company Char.gy has secured £100 million in finance to bolster the rollout of on-street charging infrastructure across the UK.
on Jun 26
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RenewableUK: global offshore wind hits 75GW milestone
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Industry body RenewableUK published a report today showing that global offshore wind capacity has increased by over a fifth in the last year.
on Jun 25
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Political manifestos map Britain's renewable future
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Britain’s key political parties have all published their manifestos ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July.
on Jun 25
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The political weaponisation of energy in the 2024 general election
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In this blog, we delve into the 2024 general election, each party's manifesto and the impact it could have on the energy sector.
on Jun 25
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EDF launches cheapest EV tariff available to all EV drivers
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International energy supplier EDF has launched a new tariff for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, which it says is the cheapest on the market.
on Jun 25
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Surrey Country Council installs pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub
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Installation of a ‘Papilio3’ pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub at the Council Depot Centre in Guildford, has been completed by 3ti.
on Jun 24
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Report: the UK will miss its 2030 offshore wind target by a generation
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The UK won’t meet its offshore wind targets until 2048, according to research from the Institute for Public Policy and Research (IPPR).
on Jun 20
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Strong public support for EVs despite delayed fossil fuel ban
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New research reveals that 85% of respondents favour electric vehicle ownership, with incentives being key to adoption.
on Jun 19
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GridBeyond, Stagecoach partner to optimise EV fleet
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GridBeyond has signed a deal with Stagecoach to optimise its EV fleet and integrate renewable energy into its business strategy.
on Jun 5
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ZEV mandate helps EV sales reach 18% market share in May
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Analysis by New AutoMotive has found that sales of electric vehicles (EVs) reached 17.9% of the new vehicle market share in May 2024.
on Jun 5
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MPs out of sync with voters on energy security, poll reveals
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A new poll shows a stark contrast between MPs and the public on energy security, highlighting support for renewables over fossil fuels.
on Jun 3
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Labour’s Great British Energy: ‘investment vehicle, not an energy company’
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The UK Labour Party has given more details on its vision for Great British Energy, a publicly owned clean energy company.
on May 31
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Zenobe secures 'largest electric bus platform financing in Europe'
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Zenobe announced the completion of a £410 million finance deal to support the deployment of over 2,000 electric bus vehicles.
on May 31
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UK needs to double speed of EV charger installation, Cornwall Insight analysts find
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The UK must double the rate at which it is installing public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints to meet its 2030 target, new data has found.
on May 31
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The great EV debate: experience is shaping electric car opinions
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A new study by SEAT subsidiary CUPRA and Volkswagen Group brands has exposed a growing divide in perceptions of electric vehicles in the UK.
on May 31
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Used EV sales driven up in ULEZ expansion areas
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New data has revealed that sales of used EVs have risen in areas of London impacted by the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
on May 29
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EU passes law for domestic green tech production
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The EU governments have formally cleared a new law that will push member states to produce more of their green tech inside the EU.
on May 29
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BUS heat pump grant applications surge, up 93% YoY in April
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Statistics released by DESNZ show applications for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) increased by 93% in April 2024.
on May 26
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UK beats emissions target, refuses to roll over surplus
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The UK has beaten its legally binding carbon emissions target and has announced it will not roll over the surplus to its next carbon budget.
on May 22
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Ireland, Belgium, UK cooperate on interconnection and renewables
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Government ministers from Ireland, Belgium and the UK have signed a statement to boost cooperation on offshore wind and interconnectors
on May 22
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Octopus Energy launches money-saving “plunge pricing” for EV charging
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UK EV drivers can soon access cheaper public charging when green energy is abundant, as Octopus Electroverse launches “Plunge Pricing”.
on May 21
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How second life batteries could ignite the energy transition
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In this blog, we speak to the CEO of Connected Energy, Matthew Lumsden, to find out how second life battery storage can be deployed.
on May 15
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Heat networks industry calls survey to map 35,000 jobs
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As part of an initiative to support the creation of the estimated 35,000 jobs, the HNIC has announced a nationwide workforce skills survey.
on May 9