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Two thirds of renewable energy projects fail to pass planning

Between 2018 and 2023, over 60% of renewable energy project applications in Great Britain did not advance through the planning stage. 

UK Power Networks Services expands renewables portfolio through acquisition

UK Power Networks Services is expanding its portfolio of renewable energy assets with the acquisition of UU Solar.

Managing a sustainable energy strategy in an electrified world

Powerstar's Simon Port looks at the technologies that are helping to balance a resilient power supply with a sustainable strategy.

National Grid launches funding scheme to help schools install solar panels

National Grid has announced a funding programme aimed at assisting schools with the installation of solar panels.

Balancing the grid in the age of renewables

Will an onslaught of renewables lead to problems balancing the grid? A panel of experts will explore at Powered On: Engineering a Sustainability.

How to design commercial photovoltaic installations for long-term use

With the number of commercial and industrial buildings installing PV systems growing exponentially, Chris Cowling explains how to get it right.

UK could potentially produce 225,000 GWh of electricity from onshore solar and wind

The UK has untapped potential when it comes to the development of onshore renewable energy infrastructure, according to Friends of the Earth.

Hitachi Energy partners with SP Energy Networks to improve flow of renewable energy

Hitachi Energy has secured an agreement with SP Energy Networks to implement a novel power quality solution aimed at stabilising the grid.

Renewables generated more electricity than gas in winter 2023/2024

The UK generated more of its electricity from renewable sources than it did from gas in the winter period of 2023/2024.

Renewables target announced at COP28 requires ‘urgent global course correction’

Despite record growth in renewable energy in 2023, the pace is still insufficient to triple renewable power capacity by 2030.

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