Forecast: 46 GW of renewable energy capacity needed to keep pace with net zero targets
August 13, 2020
For the UK to achieve its goal of reaching net zero, the country will need to see 46 GW of renewable energy capacity installed by 2030.
Tag: Renewable Energy
UK maintains lead in offshore wind, although China is catching up
July 24, 2020
Research from RenewableUK shows that the UK will soon receive 38.9GW of power from offshore wind projects, leading the way globally.
Apple commits to 100% carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2030
July 22, 2020
Apple has become the latest tech firm to commit to carbon neutrality, with the firm aiming to be 100% carbon neutral across its supply chain.
Tesla Megapack energy storage solution to be deployed in the UK for the first time
July 7, 2020
The UK is getting its first installation of the grid-scale Tesla Megapack energy storage solution, which will help decarbonise the UK’s grid.
Have we got the skills?
June 22, 2020
The Government’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 depends on a range of technologies, including carbon capture and hydrogen, to decarbonise our industrial and energy sectors. But does the UK workforce really have the skills needed to undertake such a massive
UK electricity generation goes completely coal-free for May 2020
June 4, 2020
May 2020 was the greenest month ever for electricity generation in the UK, with the National Grid going completely coal-free for the entire calendar month.
Electricity North West switches to renewable electricity
December 18, 2019
Depots and offices owned by Electricity North West are now being powered by renewable energy generated from Walney Wind Farm off the coast of Cumbria, as part of the North West’s move to become carbon neutral.
PV piffle
December 10, 2019
Time spent reading the Hansard reports of House of Lords’ Question Time is seldom wasted.
Floating turbines could provide enough electricity to power the US, Europe and Japan, says IEA
October 27, 2019
Some of the world’s largest economies could completely rely on floating wind farms to provide their electricity in the future, according to the International Energy Agency.
Haven Power to supply renewable energy to Ford UK
October 21, 2019
Haven Power will supply Ford Motor Company UK’s three manufacturing locations with around 250GWh of renewable electricity per year.