zero carbon

January 11, 2023

National Grid ESO to deliver ‘transformational systems’ for a zero-carbon electricity network

National Grid ESO (NGESO) has outlined its plans to solve challenges in the delivering of a zero-carbon electricity network in 2025.

ENA calls for a number of measures for the UK to include in the upcoming Spring Budget. Image: Pxfuel NC.

June 15, 2021

Britain's power system on track for zero carbon periods by 2025, ESO says

Britain's electricity system will be capable of being powered solely by zero carbon sources of power by 2025 for periods at a time, National Grid ESO has said.

January 20, 2020

Engie exits UK domestic supply market in deal with Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy has acquired French company Engie's residential energy supply business in the UK, its sixth acquisition in two years.

Offshore wind auctions promising subsidy-free power have buoyed the UK’s attractiveness.

January 2, 2020

‘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.

May 30, 2019

Hydrogen: the key to a zero-carbon energy system

March 1, 2017

Heathrow targets carbon neutral status in landmark sustainability strategy

Heathrow airport is to be powered completely by renewable-sourced electricity from next month as the airport aims to become recognised as zero carbon infrastructure.