Clean Energy

Scottish net zero minister Mairi McAllan confirmed yesterday (18 April) that the Scottish government will not reach their 2030 emissions target.

Energy company Centrica Business Solutions has completed a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with aerospace defence manufacturer Moog.

DESNZ opened a second consultation for the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements yesterday, with zonal pricing put forward for exploration.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has won £600,000 from the third round of Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for four clean energy projects.

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has revealed that the South of England led the way in small-scale renewable installations for 2023, with Cornwall heading the herd.

The planning application for 50MW Oakley Solar Farm – set to boost biodiversity net gain by 62% – has received unanimous approval from Charnwood Borough Council

Two large-scale solar projects, Great North Road Solar Park and Botley West, have each passed individual goalposts in their journeys to beginning operations.

The Allied Irish Banks (AIB) Group has announced it will purchase renewable energy from a purpose-built solar farm in County Wexford.

Distribution System Operator (DSO) ESB Networks yesterday (26 February) confirmed it has connected 1GW of solar photovoltaics (PV) to Ireland’s electricity network.

According to new data sourced by CBI Economics, the UK’s net zero economy grew by 9% in 2023, with solar energy developed in deprived areas as a key contributor.