covid-19

June 3, 2020

IRENA calls for renewables to be at core of COVID-19 recovery as costs tumble

Around the world, more than half of renewable capacity additions in 2019 had lower electricity costs than their fossil fuel counterparts.

June 2, 2020

Sunny skies help make May Britain’s greenest month yet

With no coal on the grid and surging renewables, May was the greenest month ever on Great Britain’s electricity grid.

‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year

June 2, 2020

ENA and Ofgem announce £350m facility to allow suppliers to defer network payments

Energy suppliers will now be able to defer network payments, in an effort to protect them and customers from the impact of COVID-19.

June 1, 2020

Over 200 businesses call for climate-focused COVID-19 recovery

Decarbonisation should be the focus of the COVID-19 recovery, a letter signed by over 200 business leaders has said.

June 1, 2020

‘Ambitious roadmap’ to be set out before delayed COP26 in November 2021

The UN climate conference COP26 will now be held between 1 and 12 November 2021 in Glasgow, after being postponed due to COVID-19.

May 29, 2020

COVID-19: Balancing energy procurement priorities

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

May 29, 2020

Renewable power stocks outperform fossil fuels across the board

Renewable power shares are outperforming fossil fuels in the stock market, but obstacles are still standing in their way.

May 28, 2020

IPPR calls for financial support for ‘shovel-ready’ green projects

The UK government should invest at least £30 billion in a green recovery from COVID-19, according to thinktank IPPR’s Environmental Justice Commission.

Half-hourly settlement periods are the gold standard for energy metering and data. Image: Getty.

May 28, 2020

Domestic smart meter installations fell 15% in Q1 due to COVID-19

Smart meter installations dropped in Q1 of 2020, as the impact of COVID-19 began to be felt in the UK in March.

Strong wind generation has helped keep the grid secure over much of the winter so far. Image: Pxfuel.

May 27, 2020

COVID-19 causes biggest energy investment drop in history

COVID-19 has sent investment in the power sector tumbling, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) expecting power sector spending alone to fall by 10% in 2020.