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August 30, 2023

Scotland’s electricity network ‘urgently’ needs upgrade

Scottish Renewables has reaffirmed that Scotland “urgently” needs to invest in its electricity network to become net zero ready.

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August 29, 2023

Substation to add 500MW to ‘Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm’

The Seagreen 1A substation has been unanimously approved by East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee.

August 29, 2023

IDRIC boosts 13 new research projects with £1.2m funding

The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has announced £1.2 million funding for 13 new research projects.

August 29, 2023

Slow heat pump roll out could see UK lose £65m in exports

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has revealed that the UK could lose £65 million in central heating boiler exports if it doesn’t hasten the switch to clean heating.

The companies will explore clean energy opportunities in Victoria and Western Australia. Image: Piqsels.

August 29, 2023

UK companies to explore clean energy opportunities in Australia

The UK Government revealed last week (24 August) that ten UK-based companies were travelling to Australia to explore clean energy opportunities.

Planning consent has also been granted for Eastern Green Link 2. Image: SSEN.

August 29, 2023

Planning consent granted for Eastern Green Link 2

Planning consent has been granted for a subsea “electricity superhighway” between Peterhead, Scotland, and Drax, England.

August 25, 2023

Energy sector reacts: price cap welcome but worries remain

The energy sector has welcomed the £1,923 energy price cap announced today by Ofgem but concerns remain over vulnerable households.

Heat pumps were the second most popular technology type in 2022 according to MCS

August 25, 2023

Social housing fund installs low carbon heating in 401 homes

The government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) has installed 401 low carbon heating technologies across 401 homes in England.

August 25, 2023

Reduced Q4 price cap remains almost £700 above pre-crisis levels

Ofgem has today (25 August) announced that the Q4 energy price cap will be set at £1,923 - £785 more than the April 2021 cap.

Electricity generated from renewables increases by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ. Image: Pxfuel NC.

August 25, 2023

Electricity generated from renewables increased by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed that electricity generated from renewable sources increased by 10.5% between 2021 and 2022.