Record start to 2020 for renewable generation
In Q1 of 2020, renewables generated a record 47% of the UK's electricity, according to new figures from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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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.
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.
Surging wind helps renewables overtake fossil fuels in Q1
For the first time ever, more electricity came from renewables than fossil fuels throughout the whole of Q1 2020.
Following BP’s announcement that it will now pursue the ‘ambition’ of attaining net zero status by 2050, Liam Stoker reflects on announcement, what BP has actually said and, crucially, what it hasn’t.
Emissions flatline in 2019 thanks to surge in clean energy
Emissions flatlined in 2019 thanks to advances in clean energy, according to new research by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
‘Historic moment’ as zero carbon sources produce more power than fossil fuels in 2019
National Grid has announced that for the first time, zero carbon power generation outstripped fossil fuels in Britain in 2019.
Renewables surpass fossil fuels in 'milestone moment' for UK power sector
According to new analysis by Carbon Brief, in Q3 this year the UK’s windfarms, solar panels, biomass and hydro plants generated 29.5 terawatt hours (TWh) of power, while coal, gas and oil generated just 29.1TWh.
Nuclear outages prevent Britain from witnessing ‘landmark’ quarter for renewables
Outages at two nuclear power plants in Great Britain prevented the country from experiencing a “landmark” quarter for renewables, energy analysis firm EnAppSys has said.