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China opens largest energy storage station
China has opened its largest stand-alone energy storage station in Ningxia. The 200MW capacity facility has been seen as a major step forward in China’s renewable energy infrastructure, following its connection to the grid. It will store power generated by both solar and wind projects in China, providing enough electricity for the yearly consumption of […]
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‘Heat pumps can cut carbon from biogas by 36%’
Heat pumps could see the carbon footprint of producing biogas drop by 36%. That’s according to research by the University of Glasgow, revealing that air-source heat pumps can clean up the process of anaerobic digestion. Biogas turns food waste into energy; using microorganisms to break down biodegradable materials. This releases methane and carbon dioxide, which […]
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NI homes to receive £600 to help pay energy bills
Northern Irish households are set to receive a single government payment of £600 from January to help with paying their energy bills. Direct debit customers of energy suppliers will receive the payment straight into their bank account, the government has stated. For the remaining 500,000 households that pay either with a prepayment meter or quarterly […]
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‘Renewables saved Brits £5.7bn this winter’
Using low carbon power has saved more than £5 billion in the last two months for British billpayers. That’s according to RenewableUK, claiming that between the end of October and start of this week, renewables and nuclear made up 54% of the UK’s electricity. Wind accounted for 56% of this low carbon power source, which […]
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Your flights powered by bin bags?
The UK government has awarded five companies with a share of £165 million to boost sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). These projects will see everyday waste, such as black bin bags into fuel to power aeroplanes and slash emissions. Once operational, the government estimates that these projects will stop around 200,000 carbon emissions reaching the atmosphere […]
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UN: ‘US sanctions on Iran damaging environment’
US sanctions on Iran, that have been in place since the 1979 revolution, are having a detrimental impact on the country’s environment and the health of its citizens. That’s according to research from UN experts, which claim that the sanctions have seen the country lag behind the rest of the world in the energy transition. […]
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Africans feeling the hit of climate change already
Climate change is already impacting the everyday lives of Africans. That’s according to a study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), revealing that 88% of Africans are feeling the effects. Gathering the thoughts of citizens from across the continent, the report found that 61% feel that climate change has damaged their homes, income and standard […]
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‘Electricity Generator Levy threat to renewable investment’
The government’s plans for the Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) threaten hundreds of millions of pounds of renewable investment. That’s the claim of the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA), stressing that if it is not designed in the correct way it could cause serious disruption to the energy market and impact the UK’s […]
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‘UK has potential to become a world leader in carbon removal technology’
A report has found that the UK can become the world leader in carbon removal technology. This has been revealed by the carbon ratings agency, BeZero Carbon. The analysis added that the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) should make carbon removal its sixth priority. The investment will be able to create thousands of highly skilled green […]
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Are self-driving cars what the world needs?
Please enable cookies to view this content (read more). It’s the last Net Hero Podcast of 2022 – and this week it’s being driven by… well, no one. Autonomous or self-driving cars. Touted by many as the future of the roads and a way to curb emissions and protect the environment – but what role […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas