Ofgem to investigate Drax compliance with biomass reporting rules Regulator expected to examine whether sustainability reports on sourcing of wood pellets meet renewables subsidy criteria The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
Facing sweltering summers, California's Newsom floats plan for state to buy energy California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the state to purchase massive amounts of renewable energy The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Government consults on making it easier for businesses to install renewable tech The potential planning regulation changes are aimed at reducing bills and cutting carbon emissions Insider UK · May 31, 2023
Nepal wants to attract Indian investments in energy sector, seeks alternative air routes: Foreign Minister Saud Nepal wants to attract more Indian investments in its energy sector specifically for the development of hydro-power, Nepal’s Foreign Minister N.P. Saud said on May 31, underlining that the Himalayan nation wants a power deal with India so that it can export electricity to Bangladesh as well by utilising the… The Hindu · May 31, 2023
Labour is warned over ‘reckless’ lack of detail on North Sea pledge Sir Keir Starmer has been told by trade union Unite that any plan to block new North Sea developments must not leave workers ‘paying the price’. The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Wind farm planned for Rhondda Cynon Taf site could power more than 15,000 homes Pennant Walters has submitted plans for turbines at Mynydd y Glyn to the east of Trebanog Wales Online · May 31, 2023
Good Energy launches 'Power Partners' featuring Bristol's The Wave The Wiltshire-based renewable electricity supplier's new initiative links its business customers with a specific generator Birmingham Post · May 31, 2023
'Daunting shortage' of skilled workers looms over giant, renewable energy projects Outback Queensland is home to the largest potential wind zone in the country, but a lack of infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers are major roadblocks in reaching national renewable energy targets. ABC News · May 30, 2023
State-run Anert launches ambitious project to make Kerala capital largest solar city in India The Kerala government-run Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (Anert) opened a three-day expo, where the public can see, learn, and purchase various solar energy systems to implement a Central government scheme that was launched last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Smart City Mission. The Hindu · May 30, 2023
Birmingham Airport's hydrogen plan step closer to take off Transport hub has partnered up with ZeroAvia for new refuelling facility and has opened talks with car manufacturer about vehicle trials Birmingham Post · May 30, 2023
Regeneration projects showcased at first 'Greater Grimsby' event Representatives from the town's Projekt Renewable were the first to brief business leaders as part of a planned series Birmingham Post · May 30, 2023
IISc researchers develop novel thermal desalination system As a possible solution to increase the availability of clean, potable water, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers have developed a novel thermal desalination system which can work using solar energy. The Hindu · May 30, 2023
Cero Generation and Enso Energy achieve financial close on battery energy storage system European specialist Cero Generation together with their UK development partner Enso Energy will open the solar farm alongside a 49.5MW battery energy storage system Birmingham Post · May 30, 2023
Victorian council says VNI West powerline plan needed to 'keep the lights on' as new route surprises farmers Farmers claim they found out via social media that new powerlines could be built across their properties, as a regional Victorian council supports the state government's latest plan. ABC News · May 30, 2023
The Conversation · May 29, 2023 Shop around to beat electricity price spikes? It's not as easy as it should be Australian consumers are painfully aware of the energy cost crisis. And from July 1, electricity bills are set to rise by a further 20-25% across South Australia, New South Wales, south-east Queensland and Victoria. The increases will add to cost-of-living pressures across households and small businesses.
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023 Weather tracker: power prices dip to negative in Europe amid clean energy boost Low demand combined with sunny conditions and meltwater lifts hydro and solar production
ABC News · May 29, 2023 Victorian government changes preferred transmission line route for VNI West project The Victorian government signs off on a preferred development plan and accelerates work on the controversial Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West project to the surprise of newly affected landowners.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 Ukraine built more onshore wind turbines in past year than England Revelation about war-torn country is ‘terrible indictment’ of UK government, says Ed Miliband
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2023 Labour government would block new North Sea oil and gas development, reports suggest NEW North Sea oil and gas developments will reportedly be blocked under a Labour government.
Daily Record · May 28, 2023 Labour set to ban new North Sea oil and gas developments in race to net zero Keir Starmer is set to make the announcement when he visits Scotland next month to set out his net zero energy policy.
Kiplinger · May 26, 2023 Check if You Qualify for Home Energy Improvement Credits Worth $1,000s: Kiplinger Tax Letter Do you qualify for home energy improvement credits worth $1,000s? Kiplinger Tax Letter
Radio France Internationale · May 26, 2023 French oil giant Total defends strategy after police teargas climate protesters French electricity giant TotalEnergies has defended itself after police teargassed climate activists outside its annual assembly in Paris on Friday. The government has urged the firm to speed up the switch to renewable energy.
Daily Record · May 26, 2023 Isle of Cumbrae solar farm plans are thrown out after heated meeting The proposals were debated on Wednesday.
Birmingham Post · May 26, 2023 Staff numbers shrink at loss-making Royal IHC in 'disappointing' year The North East company's Dutch parent has also faced difficulties
InsideEVs · May 26, 2023 Ford Lightning Pickup To Help Maintain And Operate Nearly 15,000 Wind Turbines In The US Even though many of the turbines are located in remote areas, the electric pickups can use some of the energy produced by the wind turbine to recharge while the employees work on the equipment.