Next government must embrace ‘monumental changes’ in the UK’s energy sector, Energy UK says
Energy UK has said the country’s next government must embrace the “changing” energy market and extend support for low carbon generation.
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Renewed calls for solar and ‘Pot 1’ technologies to return to government support mechanism
The government must provide a route to market for ‘pot 1’, or established, technologies such as solar if it is to deliver decarbonisation at least cost to consumers, according to a new report from Energy UK.
Early taste of summer sees UK renewables set new records
The UK’s suite of renewables set new records last weekend as the country basked in unseasonably bright conditions for much of Sunday.
Will the EU see RED over UK renewable energy?
Unverified news broke last week that government officials are working out how to ditch the UK’s renewable energy targets while remaining in Europe’s energy market. David Pratt looks at why Number 10 is pursuing this goal, and why the EU should hold it to account.
Solar weekly digest 31 March 2017
A recap of the biggest news from the last week in UK solar and storage, including an historic day for the technology, a major investor closing on its first storage purchase and, of course, Brexit.
Government finally relents and publishes Frontier Economics system cost report
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has this afternoon finally relented and published the Frontier Economics-produced report on the system costs of renewables integration.
Solar weekly digest 24 March 2017
A recap of the biggest news from the last week in UK solar and storage, including new purchases, contact wins and product launches.
Solar weekly digest 17 March 2017
A recap of the biggest news from the last week in UK solar and storage, including a landmark report from the Committee on Climate Change, BEIS’ latest renewables projections and the Isles of Scilly getting its own renewables-driven smart grid.
Green policy bill impacts could be offset by energy efficiency spend, CCC says
Any potential increase in energy bills caused by low-carbon policies could be wiped out by government-backed support of energy efficiency programmes which would simultaneously reduce fuel poverty by as much as 75%.
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Crowdcube, a failed solar installer, and the missing £1 million
When The Solar Cloth Company collapsed in June last year, it took with it nearly £1 million of crowd-funded finance. Liam Stoker investigates how this came to pass and potential failures within Crowdcube’s consumer protections.
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Budget 2017: does it offer anything for the green economy?
David Pratt outlines what chancellor Philip Hammond's first (and last) spring budget offered to the low carbon community, paving the way for what should be a meatier autumn statement.
Schweizer to boost UK presence to reflect increased interest in self-consumption
Swiss metal engineering company Ernst Schweizer is preparing to boost its presence in the UK after claiming cutbacks to government subsidies have resulted in increased interest in self-consumption.
Solar weekly digest 3 March 2017
A recap of the biggest news from the last week in UK solar and storage, including a drastic cut to embedded benefits, a petition delivered to government and an update on the smart power CFE
BEIS select committee ‘trusts’ government to publish carbon plan by end of March
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy select committee has said that it expects the government to publish its eagerly anticipated Emissions Reduction Plan by the end of this month, as pledged by climate change and industry minister Nick Hurd.
Renewables ‘in firing line’ with Ofgem’s proposed 95% cut to embedded benefits
Trade associations have warned that small-scale renewables are once again “in the firing line” with proposed reforms to embedded benefits.
BEIS shoots down MP’s suggestion of further delays to emissions plan
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has disputed comments made by a Conservative MP last week that the government’s carbon plan would be published as late as June.
Solar weekly digest 17 February 2017
A recap of the biggest news from the last week in UK solar and storage, including more details on Foresight’s dispute with SunEdison, TfL’s solar plans and activity in the secondary solar market.
Government plans for EV chargepoints will add to consumer cost
The government has set out its plans for the future of UK electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK, including requirements for smart technologies to allow chargepoints to help balance the grid.
National Grid considering shift away from one and two year grid balancing tender contracts
National Grid is considering moving away from one and two year contracts within its grid balancing tenders, which according to the system operator’s UK director do not reflect the transition needed within the energy system in the future.
Low Carbon boosts asset management portfolio with Wirsol deal
Renewables investor Low Carbon has bolstered its portfolio of solar assets it has under management by taking on a new tranche of assets from Wirsol.
Scotland increases renewables ambition with 50% energy target by 2030
The Scottish government has set a target to deliver half the country’s heat, transport and electricity needs from renewable sources by 2030, despite ongoing support for the recovery of oil and gas production.
New funding unveiled for energy storage and other smart technologies
The government has released plans to spend £28 million on reducing the cost of energy storage, advancing demand side response technologies and improving energy efficiency measures for UK industry.
Scotland targets 66% emissions reduction by 2032 with new climate plan
The Scottish government has published plans that would see the country’s carbon emissions fall by two thirds by 2032 compared to a 1990 baseline by mobilising climate action across all sectors of its economy.
STA resumes calls for removal of barriers to energy storage
The UK energy storage industry is ready to deliver smart technologies for a clean energy system but requires the government to remove all barriers to deployment, the Solar Trade Association (STA) has said.
New system operator to be set up within National Grid group
A new company is to be set up to take on the system operator (SO) duties of National Grid, separating it from the transmission operator (TO) in an effort to address perceived conflicts of interest and prepare for future changes in the UK’s energy system.
Climate action at heart of Labour industrial strategy consultation
Labour has placed climate action at the heart of its plans for industrial strategy after including it as one of the key priorities within a public consultation published yesterday.
Wales’ first solar village opens to social housing tenants
A cluster of eco homes utilising solar panels are being used to provide low cost public housing to tenants in Pembrokeshire as part of Wales’ first solar village.
Ecotricity named one of the ‘most disruptive’ companies in Britain by Sunday Times
Ecotricity has been named among the top ten disruptive companies in Britain for its work in developing the Electric Highway and its upcoming investment in the country’s first green gas mill.
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Is UK energy on the greener path or moving into the black?
The imminent capacity market auction could offer some clues on the direction of travel, writes Terry Macalister, but the government could be missing a trick by not steering the mechanism down a greener path.
Solar industry delivered £4.6 billion to UK in 2014 claims ONS
Official figures released today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have shown the UK solar industry delivered more than £4.6 billion to the UK economy in 2014 as part of a turnover of £83.4 billion created by the low carbon and renewable energy (LCRE) economy.