16 Feb
UK renewable energy ‘sets new record in 2020’
Last year was a record year for renewable energy in the UK, accounting for almost 42% of the country's electricity, according to research by Drax Electric Insights....
12:24 / Energy
Energy
30 Nov
Biggest overhaul of farming in 50 years as landowners urged to protect environment
The biggest overhaul of agricultural policies in half a century has been unveiled by the government in a bid to create more sustainable farming and tackle climate change....
09:10 / Energy
17 Nov
How do we get to net-zero emissions? 6 experts share their views
Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is perfectly achievable if investment in fossil fuels is redirected to zero-carbon alternatives, according to speakers at the World Economic Forum’s Green Horizons Summit....
11:18 / Energy
11 Nov
Renewable energy grows in 2020 despite pandemic
A report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that renewable energy has defied the coronavirus pandemic to hit new records. Worldwide, renewable electricity installations have reached an all-time high. According to the report, about 90% of all new electricity generation in 2020...
11:03 / Energy
27 Oct
Perovskites could revolutionise solar power
Oxford PV's perovskite material, which is synthesised from materials that are abundant in the Earth's crust. Because perovskite solar cells work better than silicon in low light, Poland-based Saule Technologies says semi-transparent cells could be clad on buildings in built up areas. As the technology...
09:12 / Energy
13 Oct
Solar power ‘set to inherit crown’ from oil and Old King Coal
Solar power will become “the new king of the world’s electricity markets” because it is cheaper than coal or gas-fired power stations in most countries, the International Energy Agency has said. Renewables will meet 80 per cent of the growth in electricity demand over the next...
08:06 / Energy
10 Oct
How energy giants pay 30p to label their dirty fuel as green
Power companies are paying as little as 93p a customer for the right to claim that dirty energy tariffs are actually green. There are 111 energy tariffs now classed as renewable out of 282 on the market, 39 per cent of the total, and the cost...
07:57 / Energy