UK’s coal-free power streak ends as Drax tests coal-fired unit
ALMOST two months of coal-free power generation came to an end this week after Drax turned on one of its coal-fired units for testing.
In...
EU Commission lays out plans for sustainable COVID-19 recovery
GREEN technology and sustainable recovery have been at the centre of discussions in the European Commission following a video conference of Energy Ministers earlier...
Scottish Government gives £5.5m boost to green recovery
ADDITIONAL funding of £5.5 million is being made available by the Scottish Government for renewables projects to contribute towards a green recovery following the...
UK should commit to 10GW of new nuclear beyond Hinkley but costs must fall,...
New analysis has found that committing to a further 10GW of new nuclear beyond Hinkley Point C is a 'low-regrets option' for the UK...
New tech to make rail travel cleaner and greener announced
TRANSPORT Secretary Grant Shapps has announced the winners of a national competition to make the railways cleaner, greener and more passenger-friendly.
The Department for Transport,...
Manchester to house world’s largest liquid air battery
THE WORLD'S largest and first commercial liquid air battery facility is planned for Trafford in Greater Manchester, creating over 200 jobs.
Backed by £10 million...
Sham sustainable energy companies tricked investors of at least £525,000
THREE companies connected to bogus sustainable energy processing schemes have been wound-up in court after eliciting at least £525,000 from investors.
Elcourt Ltd, WSR Hawker...
Calls for government support for large scale heat pumps
A NEW campaign has called on the government to include large-scale heat pumps in its plans for the future of low carbon heat, Association...
Solar Trade Association calls for Government to commit to 2030 solar target to drive...
THE SOLAR Trade Association is calling for the Government to commit to a target of 40GW of solar capacity by 2030 in a letter...
Major EU trade policy review kicks off envisioning post-coronavirus recovery
THE EUROPEAN Commission has launched a major review of the European Union's trade policy, including a public consultation seeking input from the European Parliament,...
