Cardiff’s ‘green’ homes set to slash energy bills

Cardiff Council’s new house development, equipped with smart technology, promises lower energy bills and carbon emissions for over-55s residents

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

UK sees record increase in solar power installations

In January 2024, UK’s solar capacity hit 15.7GW across 1,454,607 installations, marking a 6.6% increase since January 2023, with domestic installations leading the charge, according to latest report

Perovskite solar cells secure stability boost

South Korean researchers have enhanced perovskite solar cells against lead leakage and moisture degradation

New CEO appointed to lead Morocco – UK power project

The 3,800 km undersea power cable would be the world’s longest, providing up to 7.5% of UK’s electricity

EDF acquires solar panel and battery installer

EDF has finalised the acquisition of Contact Solar, a company specialising in the installation of solar panels and batteries

Octopus Energy’s partnership aims for green steel

Octopus Energy Generation and Salzgitter Group have teamed up to provide 126,000MWh of solar energy yearly, aiming to make German steel production more eco friendly

Planning permission granted for East Ayrshire grid stability scheme

Statkraft has secured planning permission to construct Greener Grid Park in East Ayrshire, utilising 50MW batteries to boost electricity grid stability

Massive solar park greenlit in Somerset

Innova has been granted planning permission for the North Preston Solar Park in Somerset, expected to power thousands of homes

Nearly $2 trillion a year needed to triple global renewables by 2030

Although Asia has made progress with renewable growth policies, the transition is still at risk due to significant coal and gas pipelines, according to a report