Negative power pricing is becoming an increasingly common occurrence on the UK energy networks. Already in 2020, there have been 15 half hour periods where the cost of electricity fell into negative figures, according to Drax Electric Insights.
ScottishPower has announced from today all new domestic fixed price tariffs will use 100% renewable energy that will be sourced entirely from its own wind farms.
Increases in offshore wind, support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and investment in energy efficiency was promised within the Queen's speech, with net zero remaining a key priority for Boris Johnson’s government.
Scotland must take more decisive action over the next 12 months in particular if it is to meet its ambitious net zero by 2045 target, according to a new report.