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Cambridgeshire solar farm launches
Renewable energy firm BayWa r.e. and UK pension scheme provider Railpen have officially inaugurated the Bracks Solar Farm. Nestled approximately 2 kilometres east of Wicken in Cambridgeshire, the solar farm is set to generate energy to power 8,000 homes. Local farmers will have the opportunity to employ sheep grazing on the site, promoting sustainable land […]
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UK injects £80m boost to slash energy bills for social homes
Nearly 9,500 social homes will benefit from energy efficiency upgrades. This comes as the government has announced an additional £80 million in funding for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. The scheme aims to make homes more energy efficient for those with limited incomes, providing potential annual savings of approximately £240 on energy bills. The measures encompass […]
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Crown Estate expands wind farm capacity amid space concerns
The Crown Estate has made changes to its plans for offshore wind development in the Celtic Sea. While the seabed area and outer boundary remain the same, the number of project sites has been reduced from four to three, increasing the capacity from 4GW to 4.5GW. This adjustment is part of the Offshore Wind Leasing […]
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Smart energy scheme to support vulnerable customers
bon The government-backed “Inclusive Smart Solutions Programme,” with a budget of £2.75 million, is set to address the challenges faced by low income and vulnerable (LIV) consumers in the transition to a smart and flexible energy system. Energy Systems Catapult will spearhead the initiative aimed at ensuring that LIV consumers can actively participate in the […]
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EDF’s £40m winter support: Slashes standing charges
EDF has today announced measures to help vulnerable customers cope with the ongoing energy crisis through a £40 million winter support package. The energy supplier’s focus is on reducing standing charges for those hardest hit. Daily standing charges for electricity have surged by 107% since April 2021, with an 8.2% increase in gas charges for direct […]
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Dutch King opens massive wind farm
Today, Dutch King Willem-Alexander, in collaboration with the board members of Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz, officially marked the inauguration of the colossal offshore wind farm known as Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4. Situated in the North Sea, at a distance of 18-36 kilometres from the Dutch coast, this wind farm features 139 turbines with a combined […]
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Brits brace for £73 spike in energy bills
Annual energy bills for UK households are set to take a sharp upward turn in January, according to a forecast by consultancy firm Cornwall Insight. The prediction suggests that the typical household’s annual energy costs could soar by £73, reaching a potential total of £1,996 under the official price cap established by the UK’s energy […]
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Scotland’s energy strategy delay raises concerns
The Scottish Government‘s highly-anticipated Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, initially slated for release in Spring 2022, is now scheduled to be unveiled by next summer, marking a delay of more than two years. This delay has raised concerns in the energy industry. Nick Sharpe, Director of Communications and Strategy at Scottish Renewables, responded to […]
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Methanol-powered ship docks at port of Felixstowe
The ‘world’s first’ contained ship powered by green methanol has docked at the Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. During the port’s event, Therese Coffey Secretary of State for the Environment and Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation, were in attendance and visited the vessel. The Laura Maersk ship, boasting a capacity of 2,100 […]
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MPs challenge Prime Minister on net zero change
The Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Committee has raised questions regarding the government’s net zero policy in a letter addressed to ESNZ Secretary Claire Coutinho. The inquiry comes in the wake of recent announcements made by the Prime Minister. In their letter, the committee expresses concerns that the Prime Minister‘s statements may undermine the […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas