McKinsey: Power consumption to double by 2050 as COVID-19 helps pull back fossil fuel peak
Power consumption is set to more than double by 2050 as electrification increases, according to new research from McKinsey.
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ScottishPower hails milestone as 1MW battery exports for the first time
ScottishPower Renewables’ 1MW Cornwall battery energy storage system has exported electricity for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the company's pipeline.
Wind generation sets another record in banner year for the technology
A new wind generation record was set over the weekend, hitting a high of 17.278GW during a half hour period on Saturday.
National Infrastructure Strategy unveiled detailing 'ambitious' energy commitments
Measures to improve the UK's green infrastructure - including the creation of a UK infrastructure bank, a ramping up of electric vehicle policy and funding for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage - have been detailed by the government.
UK ‘at a fork in the road’ as research reveals increased flexibility could save £270m annually
New analysis from technology group Wärtsilä has found that flexibility technologies can rapidly increase the share of renewables at a lower overall cost.
Public support for renewables reaches 80% as solar comes out on top
Public opinion on renewables has remained high throughout 2020 with 80% stating they now support renewable generation.
Pension funds expecting to increase renewable allocations with solar and onshore wind top of the list
Solar and onshore wind are predicted to remain the top renewable investments, with pension funds to increase their renewable allocations.
‘Shortcomings’ of Northern Ireland’s Renewable Obligations scheme highlighted despite renewables growth
A number of "shortcomings" in the design of Northern Ireland’s Renewable Obligation scheme (NIRO) have been identified, allowing the rate of return to be in excess of 20% for some generators.
Limejump takes first subsidy-free wind farm into the BM
Limejump is to trade the power output of the first subsidy-free Scottish wind farm, taking it into the Balancing Mechanism (BM).