Renewables

Gas contributed the largest share of the energy mix in Britain in 2022. Image: Getty
September 13, 2021

Green Alliance: UK ‘a long way off track’ to meet 2050 net zero

​The UK is still off track in meeting its 2050 net zero goal, although policies in the pipeline could help this, Green Alliance has found.
Image: Octopus Energy.
September 1, 2021

Octopus Energy collaborating with Severn Trent to develop renewable generation

​Octopus Energy is collaborating with Severn Trent, the UK’s second largest water company, to develop renewable energy generation.
Hydrogen demand could also rise to 7.5GW by 2050. Image: Aurora Energy Research.
August 17, 2021

Aurora report: Gas-fired CCS and hydrogen ‘only feasible option’ for keeping lights on

​For the UK to reach net zero, delivering hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects at scale will be “essential”, according to a new report from Aurora Energy research.
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August 16, 2021

Government launches greenwashing investigation as it looks to tighten REGO regulations

​The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is to explore new options to tackle greenwashing amid concerns suppliers could be exaggerating the environmental benefits of their green tariffs.
Expanding into Spain means Octopus is now active in 11 countries. Image: Octopus Energy.
August 4, 2021

Octopus Energy expands into Spain with Umeme acquisition

​British entech company Octopus Energy has entered the Spanish market with the acquisition of green energy startup Umeme.
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August 3, 2021

'Never been a better time' to accelerate wind and solar as costs fall in EU

​Growth in UK clean electricity output looks set to accelerate over the decade despite a temporary pause between H1 2019 and H1 2021.
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August 2, 2021

SSE sells stake in gas distribution operator SGN amidst net zero focus

​SSE has agreed to sell its 33.3% stake in gas distribution operator Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) for £1,225 million.
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July 30, 2021

Government calls for evidence on advanced modular reactors

​The government has issued a call for evidence as it looks to advance to building the first advanced modular reactor (AMR) demonstrator in the UK.
The report outlines that China has a "near monopoly" in certain net zero supply chains. Image: Getty.
July 29, 2021

Renewables made record-breaking 43.1% share of UK power generation in 2020

​Renewables made up a 43.1% share of UK power generation in 2020, generating more electricity than fossil fuels in the year.
Image: Lightsource BP
July 22, 2021

BP acquires Open Energi as it looks to optimise its low carbon portfolio

BP has acquired Open Energi, with ambitions of scaling up globally and continuing to build on its commercial growth.

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