DECC boosts support for independent renewable generators

The UK Government has pledged to improve access for independent renewable energy generators into the electricity market and make it easier for them to sell power to their suppliers. Energy Minister Greg Barker today announced DECC has filed an amendment to the Energy Bill for independent generators to sell electricity via Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). […]

UK renewable energy generation to double by 2017

UK businesses should look for potential opportunities in the renewables industry as the market is set to double in the next five years. In a new report, EDF Energy predicts the renewable generation market to reach the 75TWh mark, contributing around 20% of the UK’s total generation capacity. It expects growth to be driven mainly […]