RWE starts construction of its first UK solar farms

RWE begins construction on seven new solar farms in the UK, with plans for 330MW of solar power and 45MW of battery storage

UK offers cash bonuses for green wind investments

The UK Government plans to encourage offshore wind companies to cut their carbon footprint by providing extra payments in Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference scheme, scheduled to launch in 2025

UK Energy Secretary: Gas backup crucial in energy transition

In a speech earlier today, Claire Coutinho emphasised the critical role of gas backup in supporting renewables during the transition to cleaner energy sources

Octopus to hire up to 4,000 new team members

Octopus Energy has announced plans to hire 3,000-4,000 new team members through its ‘OctoPalooza’ festival to accelerate the rollout of clean energy technology

NatPower commits £10bn to UK energy transition

The developer has announced plans for over 60GWh of battery storage and clean energy projects

Spring Budget confirms fuel duty freeze

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Budget today, including a 2p reduction in National Insurance for workers

UK power connections queue could hit 800GW by end of 2024

The ESO struggles with a soaring queue of power connection requests, potentially reaching 800GW by 2024, disrupting clean energy delivery plans

Clean energy growth slows global emissions in 2023

Global energy-related emissions increased last year, albeit at a slower rate compared to the previous year, due in part to the expansion of clean energy technologies such as solar, wind and electric vehicles

UK considers heat pump and EV charger rule changes

The UK Government is consulting on proposals to relax regulations surrounding the installation of heat pumps and electric vehicle chargers in England

SSE and Greater Manchester’s green energy partnership

SSE Energy Solutions has partnered with Greater Manchester Combined Authority to establish the region as a test bed for innovative green energy projects