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RO mutualisation: what it is and what it means for your bills?
Suppliers fund the scheme but pay for it in arrears – sometimes leaving a shortfall. Due to challenging trading conditions over the last few years, several suppliers have gone out of business. These suppliers failed to meet their share of the RO, and so left a shortfall in funds above a certain amount known as […]
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UK neurosurgery team slashes emissions by 80%
Southmead Hospital’s Neurosurgery team, along with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), initiated a Green Operating Day to address climate change in healthcare, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions linked to surgical procedures. The effort aligns with the NHS’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions and reducing its environmental impact. Through various measures like minimising […]
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Ørsted strikes major blade services deal
Specialist wind turbine services provider, RTS Wind, has announced the signing of two framework agreements with renewable energy company Ørsted for the provision of expert blade services. Under these agreements spanning five years each, RTS Wind will support Ørsted’s long term blade care and maintenance campaigns across its entire regional portfolios in the UK, Denmark, […]
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Nuclear industry calls on G7 for clear deployment plans
The Nuclear Industry Association, along with nuclear trade associations from various countries, has urged G7 governments to develop clear plans for nuclear energy deployment. Emphasising the importance of maximising existing nuclear power plants and extending their lifespans, the industry also advocates for policies supporting advanced nuclear technologies. The industry calls for clarity on funding mechanisms, […]
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Solar farm to power 17,000 homes
North East Lincolnshire Council has granted consent for a solar farm and battery storage project known as the Bradley Road Solar Farm. Situated northwest of Waltham, North East Lincolnshire, the project will generate clean energy equivalent to powering over 17,000 homes. Developed by developer Renewable Connections, the 43.7MW solar farm and 10MW Battery Energy Storage […]
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UK solar power capacity rises in March
As of the end of March 2024, the UK boasts a total solar capacity of 15.8GW across 1,483,386 installations, marking a 5.6% increase (837MW) since March 2023. There were 14,734 installations in March alone, adding 63MW of capacity, the highest figure for the year thus far but lower than early 2023 levels. Despite this, the […]
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Global energy storage market booms
The global energy storage market is witnessing a significant surge, with deployments in 2023 tripling compared to the previous year and forecasts anticipate continued growth in 2024. That’s according to the latest report by BloombergNEF, which suggests China leads in installations driven by co-location mandates, while activity intensifies in regions like the US, Australia and […]
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Stoke-on-Trent named England’s fuel poverty capital
New government statistics reveal Stoke-on-Trent now leads England in fuel poverty, with almost a quarter of its households struggling to afford heating, surpassing Birmingham. According to analysis by the fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA), Stoke-on-Trent now has the highest proportion of households living in fuel poverty at 24.7%, while Birmingham retains the highest […]
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Inefficient UK homes cost residents £900 more
A new report from the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has put forward a strategy to address energy inefficiency in British homes. With over ten million households lacking adequate roof insulation, the ADE underscores the pressing need for action to ease the financial strain on families and reduce energy consumption. The report highlights a significant […]
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Black cabs and InstaVolt push for lower VAT on public charging
Black cab drivers in London are teaming up with InstaVolt, a leading rapid charging network, to advocate for a reduction in VAT on public charging points. The initiative aims to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and address challenges faced by drivers in adopting cleaner transportation options. Currently, nearly 60% of London‘s approximately 15,000 […]
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