Let there be light

The Carthusian Order is steeped in a thousand years of tradition and routine, yet the Sussex-based monastics demonstrate surprisingly forward-thinking energy and environment policies

New UK planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills

The changes in permitted development rights aim to simplify the process, reducing delays and costs associated with planning applications

‘UK net zero buildings could create 247k jobs’

More than two million new jobs could be created during the transition to net zero buildings, according to a new report

Sun blocked: ‘UK struggles to reach solar energy targets’

MPs have warned that the UK faces barriers to achieving its full solar potential due to a lack of affordable loans and inadequate battery storage

Photosynthesis ‘hack’ unlocks new renewable energy possibilities!

Researchers at the University of Cambridge found a way that could improve the efficiency of photosynthesis, generating clean fuel and renewable energy

Water Plus adds greener power to their Net Zero ambition with electric bike and electric car roll-outs

The UK’s largest water retailer is launching greener transport options for their employees including bicycles, e-bikes and electric vehicles to help health, wellbeing – and reducing impacts on the environment too

Could self-powered mobile phone masts end ‘no bar blues’?

Vodafone has switched on a mobile phone mast that incorporates a wind turbine, solar panels and on-site battery storage

Council considers installing more solar panels as its energy bills double

A local authority in Lincolnshire plans to install 230 panels in its offices to tackle the energy crisis

Where can you earn the most from your solar panels?

New research on solar installations in different cities across the UK has found Brighton residents who are using solar panels can save £195 a year in bills

Boris Johnson installs first solar panel at utility-scale energy park

The project at Carland Cross in Cornwall will combine wind, solar and battery storage