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Could the UK be headed for a solar farm boom?
Is solar already supercharging the UK’s future energy supplies? New research by the commercial law firm EMW shows that the number of solar farms in the UK rose 12% last year, from 2,250 in 2019/20 to 2,510 in 2020/21. The analysis suggests the phaseout of farmers’ agricultural subsidies and the growing investments in the sector […]
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More than 4,000 parcels shipped each second in 2020
Last year the number of global parcels delivered exceeded 131 billion, which is an increase of 27% from the previous year. That’s the claim of a new report from Pitney Bowes, which says that number equates to 4,160 parcels being shipped per second. It estimates that if rates increase as they have been for the […]
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Dutch students develop solar-powered mobile home
Dutch students have created what they describe as a self-sustaining home on wheels. Named Stella Vita, the vehicle, which has been fitted with solar panels, generates enough energy to drive and charge all the activities of an everyday routine. That means its passengers could shower, watch TV, make coffee, charge their devices all with the […]
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West End gets an electric sparkle!
Streets around West End have just secured an extra electric treat. Veolia and Westminster City Council have unveiled 60 fully electric vehicles (EVs) that will make street cleansing services. The electric fleet is predicted to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 89% compared to a diesel one. The waste management firm has also supported Westminster in […]
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Green rules come into force for firms bidding major government contracts
Companies bidding for major government contracts have to comply with new green rules that came into effect today. The new measures require bidders for contracts worth more than £5 million a year to commit to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The government said that this requirement will not only apply to those awarded the […]
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German renewables investor launches its carbon measurement business
A giant in renewable energy investment management Aquila Capital, has launched its new business, Aquila Green TeC (AQ Green Tech) to help businesses and organisations measure, reduce and offset their greenhouse gas emissions. Aquila Capital manages around €13 billion (£11.2bn) on behalf of institutional investors globally. AQ Green Tech offers a platform that measures Scope […]
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Ofgem consults on issuing final orders for five energy suppliers to pay £7m
Five small energy suppliers have been warned to pay a total of £7 million towards Ofgem‘s Renewable Obligations (RO) scheme. The regulator said these companies are Ampoweruk, Whoop Energy, Goto Energy, Home Energy Trading and Colorado Energy. The RO scheme requires suppliers to prove that they have sourced enough electricity from renewables to meet their obligation […]
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Italian oil and gas major Eni and IRENA team up on green energy transition
Italian oil and gas major Eni and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have partnered to collaborate in accelerating the low carbon energy transition. They have signed a three-year agreement to work together in the promotion of renewable energy, particularly in countries that export fossil fuels. Eni and IRENA seek to identify barriers to private […]
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Administrator ‘on hold for a new big collapse in energy market’
While the UK is racing towards a winter energy crisis with nine energy suppliers having already ceased to trade in recent weeks, now a London-based consulting firm is reportedly being kept on standby for a potential collapse of a big player in the domestic energy market. Sky News has reported that Ofgem has contacted Teneo […]
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Solar is in the British Army now!
Centrica Business Solutions has completed the construction of what is described as the British Army’s first solar PV farm. That is part of a wider £200 million investment into Defence’s estate. Based at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield and having the size of eight football pitches, the solar farm, which is made up […]
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