28th May 2020 | Commercial Energy
Britain’s five gas networks companies have today outlined plans to spend more than £900m on zero-carbon energy infrastructure and hydrogen deployment across the UK, subject to Government approval on funding. Cadent, National Grid, NGN, SGN and Wales & West Utilities have today (28 May) a Zero Carbon Commitment package, calling for £904m in investment to…Read more
25th May 2020 | Commercial Energy
The UK has just experienced over a month when no coal was burned to make electricity, the first time since coal-fired power stations were built. When Longannet power station’s turbines stopped spinning in 2016 that was the end of 115 years of coal burning for power in Scotland. Around the world, coal-fired power production is…Read more
22nd May 2020 | Commercial Energy
The UK could source 76% of its power demand from renewables by 2050, according to a new report from RenewableUK which claims the nation’s net-zero target will spur rapid demand for green hydrogen while attracting more than £59bn to an already world-leading offshore wind sector. The new report from RenewableUK reaffirms that despite temporary setbacks…Read more
22nd May 2020 | Commercial Energy
Almost six in 10 motorists are still too concerned about electric cars to consider buying one, according to new research. The study of 2,000 UK drivers found that a perceived lack of charging points and high mileages are among the key reasons why battery power may not be for them. The survey was commissioned by…Read more
21st May 2020 | Commercial Energy
The UK’s installed wind capacity could reach 66GW by the end of this decade, providing more than half the country’s power, according to a new report from RenewableUK. “Powering the Future: RenewableUK’s Vision of the Transition” predicted the UK offshore wind industry can attract £54bn (€59bn) in private investment to quadruple capacity to 40GW by…Read more