Renewables boss: People don’t realise ‘control’ China has over UK’s net zero push September 19, 2023 The UK is a decade away from cutting its dependence on China to meet its renewables ambitions, warned the boss of a leading clean energy firm.
Downing Renewables weighs up more share buybacks as market cap plummets September 18, 2023 DORE has suffered a sharp drop in the overall value of its assets this year, reflecting increasingly challenging economic conditions.
Thames Water could soon be heating London homes… with sewage September 13, 2023 Thames Water is exploring how Londoners’ homes could soon be kept warm by heat generated from sewage, City Hall has been told.
UK solar dreams risk being tainted by China’s influence September 11, 2023 The political row over onshore wind was not the only issue with the Energy Bill – as the debate over China's role in solar power deepens.
‘The economics did not stand up’: Renewable auction fails to deliver any new offshore wind projects September 8, 2023 No new offshore wind farms have been commissioned in a key auction, dealing a blow to the Government’s hopes of decarbonising the UK’s electricity production. In the annual auction which lets companies bid to supply the grid with electricity, many onshore wind projects and solar farms bid to get a contract. However, no offshore wind [...]
Offshore wind auction expected to be major letdown for government’s green agenda September 7, 2023 The latest auction round for offshore wind is expected to be disappointing for the energy sector, with close to zero bids.
Zenobe secures £850m investment for its electric dreams September 7, 2023 Clean energy specialist Zenobe has secured over £850m investment, as it looks to expand its electric feet and infrastructure businesses.
Sunak poised to ease onshore wind ban after Tory backbench rebellion September 5, 2023 The government is expected to ease restrictions on onshore wind farms after a Tory backbencher rebellion over renewable projects.
Rising star Claire Coutinho faces gruelling start in energy secretary role September 5, 2023 Claire Coutinho has taken over energy policy from Grant Shapps, and faces a highly challenging start to her new role.
UK solar projects risk being ‘tainted’ by Uyghur forced labour, government told September 5, 2023 UK solar energy projects could be at risk of being “tainted” by forced Uyghur labour due to large-scale human rights abuses taking place in China, the government has been warned. Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair Alicia Kearns has tabled an amendment to the Energy Bill – which MPs are set to debate today – calling [...]