Green power target will require 'huge' investment surge A huge surge of investment will be needed for the government to achieve its green energy ambitions, senators have been told. AAP · May 22, 2023
Bristol residents turn down the heat on energy prices with clever strategies The Project Solar UK survey aimed to gauge people's thoughts on lowering energy costs and saving money through practical means Bristol Post · May 22, 2023
UK inaction 'blocking Scots renewables projects', Humza Yousaf tells Rishi Sunak SLOW action from the UK Government is “preventing” essential Scottish renewables projects from moving forward, Humza Yousaf has said in a… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023
New Zealand announces its biggest emissions reduction project in history Move to power Glenbrook steel plant with electricity from renewables rather than coal will reduce emissions by 1% – or the equivalent of taking 300,000 cars off the road The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023
How solar farms took over the California desert: ‘An oasis has become a dead sea’ Residents feel trapped and choked by dust, while experts warn environmental damage is ‘solving one problem by creating others’ The Guardian - US · May 21, 2023
Scottish renewable power 'utterly wasted' as wind farms paid to shut down FIVE-HUNDRED and seven million pounds. That’s how much was added onto British energy bills in 2021 alone because of fees the National Grid has to… The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2023
Green Gravity lab in Port Kembla aims to produce renewable energy using weights, old mine shafts About 100,000 legacy mine shafts around the country could be repurposed to generate renewable energy thanks to technology using gravity that has been around since the 1600s. ABC News · May 20, 2023
Stree Nidhi revolutionising rooftops in rural Telangana Around 20% of the total cost of installation will be offered as subsidy under the scheme, and the rest is to be borne by the beneficiary. The Hindu · May 20, 2023
Himachal Pradesh takes aim to lead in country’s clean energy transition; mulls a new ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy As India aims to become energy independent by the year 2047, Himachal Pradesh is taking a lead in the country’s clean energy transition by contemplating a ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy that would promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the hill state as a leading hub for its production. The Hindu · May 20, 2023
Tidal barrier proposal for Lincolnshire and Norfolk sets off wave of opposition Wildlife and environment groups condemn plan promising renewable energy for 600,000 homes The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Glasgow schools and leisure centres set to have solar panels installed The first phase would see an electricity saving of £250,000 per year Glasgow Live · May 19, 2023
Giant turbines in South Ayrshire village would power Irvine pharmaceutical giant's factory Residents debated whether to pragmatically embrace two turbines, which would power nearby GSK, planned for Dundonald. Daily Record · May 19, 2023
Energy bills ‘could rise by £118 a year to fund government’s net zero plans’ Think tank says ‘regressive’ and ‘unfair’ hydrogen levy ‘can be avoided’ with taxes on carbon heavy industry The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Plans submitted for hydrogen pilot plant at Humber power station HiiRoc and Centrica partnership at Brigg moves forward as consent sought Birmingham Post · May 19, 2023
Space · May 19, 2023 Scientists just grew a black hole disk in a lab to better understand how they feed Scientists have created a rotating disk of plasma in the lab that mimics the accretion disks that surround black holes, gradually feeding them and facilitating their growth.
Wales Online · May 19, 2023 Company to be set up to deliver 'transformational' Celtic Freeport project promising 16,000 jobs for west Wales The Celtic Freeport bid gained Government approval in March of 2023 and includes plans for delivering floating offshore wind turbines in the Celtic Sea
The New Daily · May 19, 2023 ‘A new agenda’: State and federal ministers agree to revamp energy security oversight A gas code of conduct will enforce fair prices and support the power supply as energy ministers back more resources for grid connections
Daily Record · May 19, 2023 Windfarm will continue to benefit West Lothian communities The Harburnhead windfarm has already contributed almost £200,000 to local communities
Birmingham Post · May 19, 2023 Santander provides £25m backing for Dorset solar farm project Service provider Voltalia has struck a deal with the City of London Corporation, which will see half of its energy delivered from South Farm Solar, powering landmarks such as Tower Bridge
Evening Standard · May 18, 2023 City Hall officials grilled over scandal-hit solar scheme Around 1,000 Londoners are thought to be out of pocket after applying to the ‘Solar Together’ programme
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Judge rejects lawsuit by Nantucket residents to block wind turbines, protect right whales A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit brought by Nantucket residents who argue that the planned construction of dozens of wind turbines off the affluent resort island would threaten the survival of endangered Northern Atlantic right whales
Reuters · May 18, 2023 Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed, commissioner says Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to blackmail Europe using energy resources has failed, but next year will still be challenging, the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, said on Thursday.
Zenger · May 18, 2023 President Ruto Becomes Ambassador For Youth Engagement On The Environment Kenya's President Ruto engages youth as their Ambassador for Climate change
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023 Scots Tory minister red-faced after showing ‘ignorance’ of key renewable technology A MINISTER in the Scotland Office was left red-faced in the Commons after inadvertently showing he was “ignorant” of a renewables technology…
Evening Standard · May 18, 2023 National Grid calls for ‘agile’ regulation in green power push as profits near £5 billion Electricity newtork’s CEO tells The Standard that this winter’s measures to cut demand were a ‘glimpse of the future’