Technology

February 12, 2024

Wales achieves record number of heat pump installations in 2023

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has confirmed that Welsh homes and businesses installed a record number of heat pumps across 2023 as well as solar panels.

Octopus Energy and National Grid partner to speed up domestic renewable technology installations. Image: Viridian Solar

February 9, 2024

Octopus Energy, National Grid partner to accelerate domestic renewable installations

Octopus Energy and National Grid have partnered to speed up the installation of heat pumps, electric vehicle (EV) chargers and solar panels.

RheEnergise: Investing in energy storage

Stephen Crosher, CEO of RheEnergise, discusses the future of energy and the growing importance of energy storage as part of the energy mix.

Northern Powergrid has begun an energy efficiency trial using smart meter data across Boston Spa and Wetherby. Image: Northern Powergrid

February 8, 2024

Northern Powergrid begins energy efficiency trial

Northern Powergrid has begun an energy efficiency trial using smart meter data across Boston Spa and Wetherby.

February 8, 2024

Wales reaches record of number of renewable installations in 2023

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has confirmed Wales installed a record number of residential and commercial solar panels and heat pumps through 2023.

EDF Renewables UK sells three onshore wind farms located in Scotland. Image: EDF Renewables UK

February 7, 2024

EDF sells three Scottish onshore wind farms

Energy industry giant EDF Renewables UK has sold three onshore wind farms in Scotland to Vantage RE.

February 7, 2024

UK becomes first major economy to halve carbon emissions

The UK government has announced that the country has cut its emissions by 50% between 1990 and 2022, confirmed by official statistics.

February 6, 2024

Government urged to update EV strategy by Environment and Climate Change Committee

A report released by the Environment and Climate Change Committee calls on the government to update its EV strategy.

February 6, 2024

Northern Ireland: A renewable energy success story?

As a country, Northern Ireland (NI) has reached significant milestones in the renewable energy sector, which remain unprecedented for its neighbouring nations.

Electricity North West has also agreed new technical limits with the ESO for five of its grid supply points (GSPs). Image: Electricity North West.

February 5, 2024

Aggregate capacity of new connections increase 10-fold in four years, says Electricity North West

Electricity North West has revealed that the aggregate capacity of new connections has increased 10-fold from just under 400MW in 2020 to more than 4GW this year.