British energy supplier and renewables firm Octopus will build an onshore wind farm in Germany, part of an ambitious plan to supply one…
Continue ReadingEnergy supplier Octopus is partnering with modular home builder ilke to construct zero-carbon houses that will also guarantee residents zero energy bills.
Continue ReadingLimits on Renewables Mean Energy Bills Will Be Higher Than Necessary Next Winter, Greenpeace Says
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
A decision by the government to limit new renewable installations this year will exacerbate the energy crisis next winter, Greenpeace UK has said,…
Continue ReadingRenewable Generation Fell in 2021 due to Unfavourable Weather
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
Renewable electricity generation was down 9.5% last year from the historic highs seen in 2020, as unusually low wind speeds left turbines idle.
Continue ReadingA massive solar and wind farm in Morocco could provide round-the-clock clean electricity to Britain to power low-carbon heating systems if an ambitious…
Continue ReadingSpring Weather Boosted Solar Generation in April
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Renewable Energy
Solar power generated 6.6% of Great Britain’s power in April, with bright, balmy weather helping to reduce the electricity grid’s carbon emissions.
Continue Reading€41bn was invested in wind power technology in Europe in 2021, financing a record 25GW of capacity.
Continue ReadingOctopus Launches “Dating Agency” to Match Communities Interested in Onshore Wind with Landowners
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Renewable Energy
Octopus Energy Generation is launching a new platform to match landowners interested in hosting onshore wind turbines to communities eager to take advantage…
Continue ReadingCameron’s Cuts to Green Programmes Now Adding £150 to Energy Bills
Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Renewable Energy
Former Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to scrap green policies means Britons will pay £150 more for their energy this year than they…
Continue ReadingTidal energy project in Severn Estuary being re-considered
Written by Michael Quinn in Renewable Energy
An ambitious tidal energy project in the Severn Estuary could be brought back to life in response to increased demand for energy security
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