DNV has released a new report which indicates the UK is set to miss its 2050 net zero target and has called on industry and government to mobilise a clear roadmap to attain the mid-century goal.
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has committed over £120 million to spearhead nuclear fusion innovation and boost energy security prospects for the future.
With the government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme set to end in March, the price of charging an EV on a public network could be "significantly more expensive" in comparison to filling a petrol or diesel car, Cornwall Insight has indicated.
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has indicated the UK’s renewable industry has shown “great resilience and ingenuity” with the government having failed to match its net zero commitments.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has indicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations increased by 23.4% to 19,933 and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) by 6.2% to 8,899 in October 2022 in comparison to last year.
The UK government has denied plans for Sizewell C are currently under review, reiterating its commitment in supporting the acceleration of the nuclear industry.
A new £1.9 million project between the University of Manchester and the National Grid will explore the creation of a retrofill solution to remove sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) across its network of high-voltage equipment.
British Gas has released its first Net Zero Index which indicated over half of respondents (54%) doubt the UK will be able to reach net zero by 2050 instead believing 2075 is a more likely target.
