There is considerable scope for using lignite in T.N. thermal plants: National Electricity plan There is considerable scope for exploitation and use of lignite in thermal power stations subject to cost-economics, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Gujarat, which have limitations in transportation of coal. The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023
Why it’s not safe to shower during a thunderstorm There are three unexpected things you should avoid doing during a storm Wales Online · Jun 10, 2023
The necessity of electricity distribution companies The consequences of implementing the reform idea of doing away with the centrality of the Discom must be thought through The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023
Delays hit plan to boost renewable power in Bristol and ‘take control of city’s energy’ Issues with the contract are to blame Bristol Post · Jun 9, 2023
Northern Ireland renewable energy consumption hits 50% Wind accounts for the majority of renewable energy consumption Birmingham Post · Jun 9, 2023
Switching from coal power contracts to renewable energy can save Kerala ₹9,000 crore in five years, says study A report on the findings, released here on Friday, recommended that the State go in for a phased energy transition plan with the goal of phasing out coal power purchases by 2030 The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023
Labour U-turn will damage Scotland's green potential, says Flynn THE SNP leader has said the latest Labour U-turn will have “real and damaging consequences” for Scotland's green energy growth. The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023
South Wales and the West of England could become world leader in hydrogen creating 40,000 new jobs A pathway report of the potential of hydrogen will be revealed by the Western Gateway Partnership Birmingham Post · Jun 9, 2023
Project Labor Agreements are key to our clean energy transition Project Labor Agreements, or PLAs, enable contractors to know, definitively, what their costs will be, and typically include language that eliminates the risk of strikes, lockouts, or other labor disruptions. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2023
Keeping UK energy bills down over winter cost almost £40bn, Treasury says Government publishes total of support to homes and businesses between October and March The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
'Green steel strategy is vital for Scunthorpe' - Sir Keir Starmer pledges to match industry investment Labour leader delivers support promise to steelworks as he launches strategic policy plans in North Lincolnshire Birmingham Post · Jun 8, 2023
Swansea Council approves its first ever solar farm project 5,500 panels will be installed on 11 hectares of land at the former Tir John landfill site, Birmingham Post · Jun 8, 2023
Labour MP defends plans to block North Sea drilling against union criticism Seema Malhotra says party wants to see jobs transferred to green energy industries, not lost The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2023 Developer lodges plans for controversial solar farm containing up to 100,000 panels in Northumberland Exagen want to build Highfield Energy Park on land near Whittonstall
Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023 East Lothian climate change centre with giant fisherwomen sculptures 'could cost £29.5m' Consultants have compared plans to build two giant fisherwomen sculptures at the site to The Kelpies and The Angel of the North in their potential for national significance
Birmingham Post · Jun 7, 2023 Contracts agreed for Celtic Sea surveys ahead of offshore wind leasing round The Crown Estate has signed contracts for a multi-million pound programme of surveys
Birmingham Post · Jun 7, 2023 Major wind farm plans near Pontypridd with energy capacity to power 15,000 homes A decision on the project from Pennant Walters is expected from Welsh Government ministers next year
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Shell's clean energy campaign is misleading, UK advertising watchdog says A marketing campaign by oil major Shell has been banned by the U.K.’s advertising watchdog Wednesday for implying a big proportion of its business was in low carbon energy even though fossil fuels make up the “vast majority” of its operations
The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023 Energy generators' soaring revenues highlight deep problems in the way Britain prices its electricity Twenty-nine billion pounds is a lot of money. It’s how much we estimate the total annual revenue to British electricity generating stations increased as a result of last year’s energy crisis – from £20.5 billion before COVID (in 2018 and 2019) to £49.5 billion in 2022. The indications are that…
Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023 Swansea Council's first ever solar farm gets the green light It'll help power a sewage works
The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023 Watchdog bans Shell adverts for 'misleading' low-carbon claims THREE ads for Shell promoting its low-carbon products have been banned for failing to make any mention of the energy giant’s ongoing…
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Leaders gather in Paris to accelerate wringing more out of every ounce of fuel As 30 environment and trade ministers, and 50 CEOs gather in Paris for the 8th international conference on energy efficiency, the International Energy Agency is taking stock
Zenger · Jun 7, 2023 Israeli Clean-tech Startups Win Big In Morocco Green hydrogen startup QD-SOL and seawater CO2 removal startup Carbon Blue take top prizes in competition for innovation.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023 England ‘4,700 years from building enough onshore windfarms’ Thinktank says effective ban on planning permissions means country is way behind on much-needed renewable energy