Global grid-connected energy storage capacity to reach 21GWh by 2025

The global grid-connected energy storage capacity is expected to reach 21GWh by 2025. That’s according to analyst firm IHS Markit, which estimates the world’s energy storage market to double from 1.4GWh in 2015 to 2.9GWh this year. Lithium-ion batteries will become the mainstream energy storage technology and more than 80% of global installations is expected to […]

Guest Blog: Mervyn Bowden – Why are we waiting for Brexit? Get efficient now!

Clearly the last few months have seen a serious game change for many, not least the energy sector as it seeks to look to the longer term future outside the EU. These changes shouldn’t be seen as any sort of excuse for slowing down or not effecting energy improvements. We should do them now and […]

Hinkley delay: Expert reactions

  Yesterday the UK Government announced the delay of Hinkley Point C after EDF’s board members agreed to invest in the nuclear project. ELN asked experts what they made of the decision. Mark Wenman, Lecturer in Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London said the announcement was a “surprise”. He told ELN: “I don’t think the […]

‘Ofgem changes could cost local generators £170m’

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) estimates proposed Ofgem changes could cost the industry £170m. The ADE today called on the regulator to properly review current proposals, which it says will increase costs for all businesses and public sector organisations that generate their own power and export it locally. This would include industrial manufacturers, hospitals, farms and other […]

UK businesses get green gas options

UK businesses can now choose to get 100% of their gas from green sources. Total Gas & Power have released the Eco-Energy gas option alongside their existing Eco-Energy electricity contracts for small and medium sized businesses. These options allow customers to get all of their power from renewable sources in the UK. Dave Cranfield, General Manager […]

Ofgem asks for level playing field for generators

There should be a level playing field for all generators, says Ofgem. The regulator has said it is concerned about specific payments that generators receive from suppliers, for helping them to reduce the biggest element of the electricity transmission charges they face at peak times. According to Ofgem, generators connected to the high-voltage transmission network and […]

Renewables generated 25% of UK’s electricity in 2015

Electricity generated from renewable sources increased by 29% in 2015. That’s according to new data released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), which added 25% of power was generated by green sources in the UK. In total, renewables accounted for 8.3% of energy consumption last year. Nuclear generated 21% of the country’s […]

Spirituality takes a green course

  ELN Chief Reporter Priyanka Shrestha visits the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury in London to find out about the world’s most eco-friendly temple by design.

GIB to invest £80m in energy from waste CHP plant

The Green Investment Bank (GIB) is to provide £80 million for the construction of an energy from waste combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Kent. The 43MW facility will generate renewable electricity for the grid and heat for Kemsley Paper Mill. It is expected to produce up to 154GWh of green power and 180GWh […]

Latest Jobs – Lead Energy Strategy Manager – McLean Ross

Reference: LESM Salary: £60,000-65,000 (per annum) + Car + Benefits Sector: Property & Housing Location: London, Greater London Job Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Start Date: Aug 28, 2016 Our Client are one of the world’s foremost support services and construction companies. Everything they do is shaped by their core values. Currently, they are looking […]