Surplus wind power could heat Scottish homes in new project
A NEW project led by National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is exploring using electric heat demand...
BEIS looks for ways to update Renewables Obligation scheme
A consultation seeking views on increasing the mutualisation threshold in Renewables Obligation scheme, including a call for evidence on whether only the amount in...
Solar Trade Association criticises Ofgem Targeting Review decision
Today Ofgem has announced its final decision on its Targeted Charging Review, which has received a mixed reaction from the Solar Trade Association (STA).
The...
£1m funding granted to support transition to future farming system
NEW projects to help farmers and land managers prepare for life outside the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy have been given the green light.
Nine organisations...
Tyre particles are contaminating our rivers and ocean, new study says
A NEW government-funded research study published today suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in...
EU amps up projects for European energy grid
EUROPEAN Commission has adopted the fourth list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) for a connected European energy grid.
PCIs are cross border infrastructure projects...
Electric vehicles and low carbon technology to increase quickly at north of Scotland, says...
NORTHERN Scotland’s roads could see 116 times the number of electric vehicles by 2032, according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
The future electricity scenario...
Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company operational costs under consultation
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking views on the proposed operational cost budgets and resulting levies for the Low Carbon...
New digital tool launched for easier energy and carbon reporting
BUSINESSES can now digitally report energy and carbon data in the same way as financial information.
A new digital tool will make it easier and...
Cornwall’s first smart grid-connected wind turbine will power 1,100 homes
CONSTRUCTION has started on Cornwall’s first smart grid-connected wind turbine which will power the equivalent of around 1,100 homes and help cut carbon emissions.
The...
