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IEA: World added record renewable energy capacity in 2021
Global renewable energy capacity saw massive growth last year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said. In its latest Renewable Energy Market report, the IEA suggests the world added a record 295GW of new renewable energy capacity in 2021. The study estimated global capacity additions are expected to rise this year to 320GW – that […]
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Kwasi Kwarteng orders review into proposed Chinese takeover of Welsh firm
The Business Secretary has ordered a national security review into the proposed acquisition of a graphene producer in Wales by a Chinese company. Graphene is considered the thinnest and lightest “supermaterial” known to humans – it is estimated that it is one million times thinner than paper. Its coatings and components have various applications, including […]
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Ofgem vows to take “robust action” to tackle “unfair” direct debit rises
Ofgem has pledged to crack down on reported direct debit increases. Addressing the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero Committee, Neil Lawrence, Director of Retail at Ofgem, said: “This is troubling times for consumers and people are struggling to pay their bills. “We were aware of a number of reports of direct debit increases and earlier this […]
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Offshore wind farms ‘leave lobsters unable to swim’
Undersea cables of offshore wind farms make lobsters bad swimmers. That’s one of the findings of a new report written by scientists of Heriot-Watt University which suggests the electromagnetic field emitted from underwater power cables affects lobster larvae. Published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, the study notes that lobsters are three times more […]
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Analysts unveil new price cap estimates prior to the Queen’s Speech
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech due to be delivered later today, consultancy Cornwall Insight has updated its latest price cap forecasts for the coming winter. Analysts forecast that energy bills could spike to nearly £2,600 per year in October. They also estimate that the default tariff cap could be £2,292 in the summer of 2023 […]
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Will the Queen’s Speech take a tougher stance against disruptive protestors?
The government is set to crack down on green protests causing disruption across the country. The Queen’s Speech, which is expected to be delivered later today by Prince Charles, will reportedly include a Public Order Bill targeting protestors who glue themselves to buildings and public infrastructure. Under the new plans, eco-activists could face up to […]
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How could UK’s wind and solar expansion lead to wasted electricity?
The huge growth of the UK’s solar and wind could lead to an excess amount of electricity by 2030. That’s according to a new study that suggests a huge amount of energy could go to waste if this expansion of renewable energy sources is not paired with a similar rise in the installation of energy […]
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Government faces calls for ‘Cost of Living Minister’ as energy bills soar
The government faces fresh calls to launch a dedicated ministerial role that would focus on the cost of living crisis as households are struggling to cope with soaring energy bills. Former Brexit minister David Jones said the Prime Minister should consider appointing a minister that would work as a “champion of the ordinary citizens of […]
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Farmers to be offered grants of up to £30k for ‘greener’ practices
Nine thousand farmers could receive grants of up to £30,000 to adopt greener farming practices and protect water quality. That is part of a new scheme launched by Severn Trent for farmers working within the region the water company operates. The move aims to reduce agricultural carbon dioxide emissions by at least 20%. Funding for […]
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Scottish whisky distilleries raise a green glass to decarbonisation
A project that aims to make Scotland’s national drink greener has been launched. ScottishPower has announced a new partnership with carbon capture business Storegga to build a hydrogen plant in the Scottish Highland to produce green fuel whisky distilleries, food production and the transport sector. Located in the north of Inverness, Scotland, the project is […]
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