Christmas 2021 UK's greenest on record
New data has shown that power from fossil fuels on Britain’s electricity grid fell to an all-time low last week, delivering the UK’s greenest Christmas.
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Public support for renewables continues to grow, hitting 87%
Support for renewables has continued to grow, with 87% of people in the UK now supporting the technologies.
REA calls for 2021 to be ‘watershed moment’ for renewables
Without additional investment and policy support, the UK will fall short of its net zero ambition according to a new report from the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).
Octopus Energy receives FCA approval for Octopus Renewables acquisition
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given final approval for the Octopus Energy Group’s acquisition of its sister company Octopus Renewables.
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OVO Energy appoints ex-Drax climate lead as director of sustainability
OVO Energy has appointed a new director of sustainability, with Dr Rebecca Heaton joining from Drax where she was group head of climate change.
Drax drops plan for Europe’s largest new gas plant as it turns its back on fossil fuels
Drax has dropped plans to develop any new gas plants, including its plans to build Europe's biggest CCGT plant as it moves to turn its back on fossil fuels.
Fossil fuel generation falls to record low as renewables dominate energy market
Fossil fuel generation has more than halved over the last decade, hitting a new record low in 2020.
Drax to focus on BECCS following £193.3m sale of CCGTs
Drax has sold on Drax Generation Enterprise to VPI Holdings, passing on its four CCGT plants in the process.
Drax to take £60m COVID-19 hit as its supply arm falters
Drax is estimating that it is to take a £60 million hit from the impact of COVID-19 as its Customers business feels the bite due to plummeting demand.