renewable energy
Britain risks clean power skills shortage, says Siemens Energy UK boss
The head of the UK’s biggest wind turbine maker said the sector will need about 500,000 more skilled workers amid the push towards net zero.
Jump in heat pump installations in 2024 as household renewables rise to new high
There were almost 60,000 certified installations of heat pumps last year – an 43% increase on 2023.
Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future
Three sites in Scotland will have a theoretical capacity to power 4.5 million homes for two hours.
UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024, analysis finds
Carbon Brief assessment showed fossil fuel power generation fell to record lows while renewables climbed to new highs.
Lower housebuyers’ bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs, ministers urged
The Sunshine Bill will be debated by MPs in the new year.
Britain’s wind turbines break new generation record for second time in a week
Onshore and offshore wind generated 22.5GW on Wednesday.
Big banks urged to step up on sustainable finance in 2025
ShareAction warned the banks they can expect to see shareholder action next year if they fail to meet investor expectations for greener practices.
Starmer: UK and Norway two of best-placed countries for carbon capture
The Prime Minister travelled to Bergen to meet his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store to mark a new green industrial partnership.
Ministers to be given powers to bypass local opposition to onshore wind farms
The Government unveiled a major action plan on Friday to reach 95% clean energy in the UK by the end of the decade.
Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure
Operator EDF said it would keep the sites open for longer to help maintain electricity supply over the coming years.