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Solar firm ‘appointed liquidators’
Cambridgeshire County Council has stated Green Energy Together Ltd (GET), one of the appointed installers in iChoosr’s Solar Together scheme, has recently faced a setback in the region. The local authority said GET appointed liquidators following the loss of their MCS certification, a crucial accreditation required for installers participating in the scheme. This development has […]
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Premier League preseason: What’s the carbon footprint?
The Premier League season draws to a close this weekend – but the clubs involved will begin their preseason tours from August. All of these are taking place outside of England with some teams playing as far away as the US, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. These preseason matches will lead to just shy of […]
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Ofgem launches probe into two energy companies amidst regulatory concerns
Ofgem has launched an investigation to determine whether Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has been adhering to the regulations concerning fair treatment of customers, maintenance of a Priority Services Register and adequate resource allocation to fulfil their obligations. SSEN operates as the electricity distribution network provider for Northern Scotland and Central Southern England. Additionally, […]
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UK Power Networks launches the DSO
UK Power Networks launched its Distribution System Operator (DSO) on Monday. Run independently of UKPN, data, technology and consumer flexibility will be put at the forefront of network operation to help in the transition to net zero. How will it help consumers and what does it mean for the grid? Watch the full video to […]
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CCC urges government to support green jobs to achieve net zero
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has called on the government to prioritise green jobs in its efforts to achieve net zero targets. The CCC estimates that between 135,000 and 725,000 net new jobs could be created in low carbon sectors such as building retrofit, renewable energy generation and electric vehicle manufacturing. However, the realisation of […]
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‘Rooftops and car parks could energise more than half of UK’s energy goals’
More than 50% of the solar panels needed to achieve the government’s net zero targets can be installed on rooftops and car parks. That’s according to a new report commissioned by the countryside charity CPRE, which indicates that decarbonising the grid requires less land than previously anticipated. According to the report, the majority of the […]
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UK braces for blackouts amid power cable concerns
Concerns are mounting that Russia is gearing up for an attack on the UK’s undersea power cables, fueled by recent incidents of Russian vessels conducting surveillance near British shores. Last week, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace issued a warning, stating that Russia possesses both the intention and capability to sabotage critical infrastructure in the West. […]
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Energy prices set to drop, but households ‘won’t reap the benefits’
UK households are unlikely to experience any substantial advantages or financial relief as energy prices drop in the upcoming months. That’s the suggestion from Martin Lewis, Founder of the Money Saving Expert, who issued a stark warning about the governance of consumer energy bills in the UK, accusing authorities of negligence. In less than two […]
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G7 urged to collaborate rather than compete on renewables
The G7 should work together and not compete on renewables, the President of the European Commission has said. Speaking at the G7 leaders’ summit in Hiroshima, Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the acceleration of the clean energy transition despite geopolitical challenges. She stressed the need for competition to drive the creation of manufacturing capacity rather […]
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Octopus Energy invests £1.5bn in Asian renewables and energy tech
Octopus Energy has announced a £1.5 billion investment in the Asia-Pacific energy market by 2027, aiming to accelerate the region’s transition to a cleaner and more efficient energy system. Of this investment, £1.2 billion will be allocated to solar and wind generation, with a focus on Japanese renewables. Additionally, Octopus will dedicate £300 million to […]
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