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EDF confirms plans to extend life of nuclear reactors at Heysham and Hartlepool

Nuclear reactors at Heysham and Hartlepool will continue operating until 2026, two years longer than operator EDF had initially planned. 

World’s largest wind farm at risk without UK Government support, says developer

Hornsea Three is set to become the world’s largest wind farm upon completion, but there’s a chance that it will never achieve that goal.

Just two onshore wind turbines were installed in England in 2022

England saw just two new onshore wind turbines installed throughout 2022, although the news was a bit brighter for offshore projects. 

Grid connection delays risk net zero goal

The UK could fail to meet its net zero goals unless it can speed up grid connections for renewable energy sources.

What does the future look like for floating wind in the UK?

What does the road ahead look like for floating wind in the UK? Sam Strivens from the Carbon Trust has the answer.

Will Sizewell C be able to overcome its many, many challenges?

Given the huge challenges Sizewell C faces, will it ever be built? That's the question our Gossage Gossip columnist tries to answer.

Why 2022 was the second greenest year ever for the National Grid

National Grid ESO recorded its second greenest year in history, as electricity generation increasingly came from renewable energy sources. 

Energy bills could be £1,750 lower had UK transitioned to renewables faster

Had the UK transitioned to renewable energy faster than it has, energy bills could have been £1,750 lower in 2022.

Renewables generated a record-breaking 40% of UK electricity in 2022

A record-breaking 40% of all electricity generated in the UK in 2022 came from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar.

What steps can data centres take to avoid potential blackouts this winter?

Electricity blackouts are possible this winter, but what steps can data centres take to ensure power continuity in this worst-case scenario?

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