UK energy storage nears 4GW

2nd June 2020 | Commercial Energy

Almost 4GW of energy storage capacity is now connected to the UK network with a further 9GW in the planning process, according to a new report released today by the Electricity Storage Network (ESN). The report – Electricity Storage: Pathways to a Net Zero Future – said there is a “shovel ready” pipeline of billions…Read more

Greenpeace calls for investigation into the plastic waste industry

1st June 2020 | Recycling

Greenpeace has called for an investigation into the plastic waste industry, following the findings of its latest The Recycling Myth 2.0 report. It says the investigation should look at the plastic waste industry with a focus on possible corrupt, fraudulent and illegal practises by exporting countries and local unlicensed operators. Greenpeace says that plastic waste…Read more

Major Kent solar farm given green light

31st May 2020 | Commercial Energy

The developers hope to start generating electricity by 2023. “This is a project that will generate up to 350MW of clean renewable electricity to power over 91,000 homes, reduce the UK’s dependence on fossil fuels and lower Carbon dioxide emissions by 68,000 tonnes a year.” 25 of those acres set aside to house the energy…Read more

If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

29th May 2020 | Commercial Energy

The Covid-19 lockdown has led to reduced pollution and emissions in the UK and around the world, providing a clear indication of how cars affect air quality and carbon emissions. But such a change is only temporary – millions of petrol cars are waiting for restrictions to ease. Then, higher levels of emissions will resume….Read more

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