Geothermal energy could create jobs in deprived areas, MP says Kieran Mullan has worked with academics from Durham University on the research Birmingham Post · Jun 2, 2023
East Lothian objections over huge wind farm bid to buy land sparks inquiry Network Rail, ScottishPower and Torness nuclear power station owners EDF objected to the Compulsory Purchase Order sought by the wind farm alongside private land owners Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2023
Northern Ireland energy firms announce price cuts Scrapping of Government intervention will see cuts cancelled out Birmingham Post · Jun 2, 2023
‘Zombie’ projects to step aside to allow quicker link-ups to National Grid National Grid ESO hopes to cut a 15-year backlog by allowing ready-to-connect projects to leapfrog those that are not. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
British energy developers to be told: speed up projects or leave queue for grid Move expected to help reduce waits of up to 15 years to connect solar power installations The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
Inter-connector plans submitted to link Northern Ireland and GB electricity networks The £700M project will see a cable laid between Northern Ireland and Scotland Birmingham Post · Jun 2, 2023
Climate proposals withered at the Texas Capitol this year Proposals to improve energy efficiency failed. Bills that sought to limit greenhouse gas emissions in Texas were ignored, and legislation to block cities from taking action on climate change passed. The Texas Tribune · Jun 2, 2023
Hydrogen buses trialled in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea South Wales Transport and Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions are providing the zero emission vehicles Birmingham Post · Jun 2, 2023
Network of geothermal power stations ‘could help level up UK’ Many of Britain’s poorest towns are in areas with greatest potential for renewable energy, says report The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
5 Nottinghamshire areas named as potential locations for underground hot water plans The selection came as part of a report delivered to the Prime Minister Nottingham Post · Jun 2, 2023
Think of solar panels more like apple trees – we need a fairer approach for what we use and sell As we race to decarbonise by electrifying everything, solar panels – now cheaper per square metre than marine-grade plywood – will do much of the heavy lifting. But if we don’t rethink how our rooftop panels plug into the grid, the transition will be unfair and costly – for both… The Conversation · Jun 2, 2023
Solar feed-in tariffs are plummeting across Australia as power prices rocket. Here's why Rocketing power prices have reignited interest in rooftop solar, but are low feed-in tariffs discouraging people from taking the plunge? ABC News · Jun 1, 2023
57% of power generated will be via renewable sources by 2027: Central Electricity Authority Independent experts told The Hindu that the NEP’s targets were “ambitious but possible”. The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023
Boss behind controversial Towy Usk power line project responds to concerns Bute Energy's Gareth Williams says he is focused on keeping the potential impact on areas along the route, including the Towy Valley, to a minimum Wales Online · Jun 1, 2023
Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2023 Offshore wind firm announces 500 new jobs in Ireland Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions has offices in Dublin, Cork and Belfast
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high fuel prices, report finds The world is set to add a record amount of renewable electricity capacity this year as governments and consumers seek to offset high energy prices and take advantage of a boom in solar power
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 India pauses plans to add new coal plants for five years, bets on renewables, batteries The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, according to an updated national electricity plan released Wednesday evening
Dublin Live · Jun 1, 2023 Councillors vote against Owen Keegan clarifying forged signature remarks A Council official said the remarks were an 'anecdote' and those involved are now 'deceased'
Birmingham Post · Jun 1, 2023 Cornwall firm developing offshore wind turbine platform lands US investment Falmouth-based Tugdock has said it has designed the 'world’s first' road transportable floating dry dock
Birmingham Post · Jun 1, 2023 Businesses invited to become part of supply chain for wind farms in the Celtic Sea The online supply chain event will be held on Friday 30 June
Radio France Internationale · Jun 1, 2023 Renewable energy capacity additions to hit record: IEA Renewable power capacity will grow by a record number this year as high fossil fuel prices and energy security concerns fuelled the deployment of solar and wind systems, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023 Key worker fined £2000 for Covid travel breach two years after incident Prosecutions for pandemic offences continue unabated despite the lifting of restrictions in 2022
Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023 Families must be offered green alternative to expensive heat pumps, demands gas boss Ministers are due to make a decision later this year on whether the UK's existing gas grid could carry a blend of hydrogen to people's homes
Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023 Last-minute power grid bill is bad for Illinois transition to renewable energy If enacted, the law would put the downstate utility Ameren in charge of new regional power lines crossing its territory, possibly including those that would connect the Chicago area to solar and wind energy.
Wales Online · May 31, 2023 CMA warning over 'hydrogen ready' boilers The Government has not yet decided on the use of hydrogen