Ofgem convenes English mayors in quest of better local grid planning
Seven Metro Mayors and leaders of major English cities were among civic chiefs convened by Ofgem’s CEO Jonathan Brearley in a bid to spur...
AFC to debut world’s first ammonia-into-hydrogen pilot cracker
Fuel cell innovators AFC Energy have announced what they claim as the world’s biggest trial plant for producing low carbon hydrogen from ammonia.
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‘More Brits worry this winter about energy bills’, as EdF pours £103 million more...
Research conducted by energy supplier EdF concludes that Brits are even more anxious about paying energy gas bills this winter than last.
Among 2,000 homes...
Britain’s benefits from Net Zero still outweigh our costs, says Skidmore’s Mission Zero
Stripping two-thirds of the carbon emissions out of today’s industrial energy use is key to reaching Britain’s climate goals by 2035, a detailed review...
Government lifts planning curbs outside conservation areas for solar PV
Ministers are easing planning restrictions on roofs, in a bid to speed adoption of on-site generation of low carbon solar power.
Industrial roofs and public...
Operators test First Hydrogen van at track day
A total of 21 operators from Europe and the UK have tested First Hydrogen’s fuel cell-powered vans at an inaugural track day held at...
Talking Power podcast launches – The state of the energy market and the journey...
Talking Power is a podcast series focused on the future of energy and decarbonisation from the perspective of UK businesses. Hosted by The Energyst’s...
Veolia start first AI monitoring and control to decarbonise one of the country’s largest...
For the first time in the UK, Veolia on behalf of Sheffield City Council, are using the latest AI tool to extend the efficiency...
Youngsters’ ignorance of Net Zero sparks fears of skills crisis
Research carried out by youth charity The Prince’s Trust and pollsters Public First finds that only 27 per cent of all young people can...
Stagecoach orders 20 Alexander Dennis Enviro100EVs
Stagecoach has placed an order for 20 of the new Alexander Dennis battery electric Enviro100EV small zero-emission bus, launched earlier this month.
The purchase has...
Swedish heat pump maker commits £300 million to UK, intends 8,000 jobs
Swedish-based heat pump manufacturer Aira has launched in Britain, promising to invest £300 million before 2027, en route to sighing up one million homes...
Global competition ‘jeopardises investment in UK renewables’: Cornwall Insight
Growing competition from the US and the EU for investment in renewable energy could divert crucial financing away from the UK, slowing the nation's...
King’s College Chapel welcomes solar panels to its roof
King’s College Chapel, a Grade I listed building at Cambridge University, and for many the starting point of every English Christmas, is benefitting from...
Dale Vince partners with ZeroAvia to puff hydrogen for short-haul flights
Ecotricity founder Dale Vince has announced his low carbon spin-off airline Ecojet will use hydrogen-electric propulsion technology pioneered by fellow West Country specialists ZeroAvia.
Ecojet...
Bexley appoints Ubitricity to provide 100 EV charge points
Bexley Borough Council has appointed charge point operator Ubitricity to install and maintain a network of 100 on-street EV charge points across the borough.
Through...
Iberdrola commits £12 billion to UK over next five years
The parent company of Scottish Power has pledged to invest £12 billion in Britain between now and 2028.
Spanish giant Iberdrola, reputedly Europe’s biggest utility...
World’s first transatlantic flight powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel Virgin lifts wheels from London
To a welcome from the green energy industry, British-registered airline Virgin Atlantic this morning became the first carrier to attempt a long haul London...
Battery innovators store up their share of Faraday challenge’s £11 million
Innovators with cutting edge battery tech ideas and projects have been awarded grants of up to £907k by the Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC).
Twenty pioneering...
Believ EV chargers across 44 further sites in Ealing
EV charge point operator Believ is continuing to support Ealing Council in creating accessible on street charging, with a new programme of installations.
The latest...
Lotus unveils range of EV chargers
Luxury car manufacturer Lotus has launched its own range of EV chargers including an ultra-fast 450 kW DC charger, power cabinet and a modular...