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UK delays massive solar farm decision for fourth time

UK delays massive solar farm decision for fourth time

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UK delays massive solar farm decision for fourth time

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Britain’s Sahara solar solution unveiled

Britain’s Sahara solar solution unveiled

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Britain’s Sahara solar solution unveiled

Britain plans to utilise solar farms in the Sahara Desert, aided by a 700ft ship, to connect Moroccan renewables to a substation in Devon, potentially meeting 8% of the UK’s power demand

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Hackney greenlights discounted solar energy for council tenants

Hackney greenlights discounted solar energy for council tenants

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Hackney greenlights discounted solar energy for council tenants

Hackney Council approves plan to provide discounted electricity from rooftop solar panels to over 500 council homes, reducing bills and carbon footprint

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Solar power leads US electricity growth

Solar power leads US electricity growth

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Solar power leads US electricity growth

Solar power is poised to drive significant growth in US electricity generation, with 36GW and 43GW of new solar capacity expected in 2024 and 2025, according to a report

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UK fossil fuel electricity hits lowest since 1957

UK fossil fuel electricity hits lowest since 1957

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UK fossil fuel electricity hits lowest since 1957

The UK’s electricity generated from fossil fuels in 2023 dropped by 22% year on year, reaching the lowest level since 1957 at 104 terawatt hours, according to new analysis

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We will have to rethink decision-making for net zero, says leading economist

We will have to rethink decision-making for net zero, says leading economist

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We will have to rethink decision-making for net zero, says leading economist

In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, we spoke to Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser at the Centre for Economics and Business Research who told us that net zero will require significant investment

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Solar industry applauds rooftop solar rule reform

Solar industry applauds rooftop solar rule reform

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Solar industry applauds rooftop solar rule reform

Solar Energy UK has welcomed the government’s move to broaden permitted development rights for rooftop solar panels

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New UK planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills

New UK planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills

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New UK planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills

The changes in permitted development rights aim to simplify the process, reducing delays and costs associated with planning applications

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US solar emerges as leading source of electricity

US solar emerges as leading source of electricity

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US solar emerges as leading source of electricity

Solar is the fastest-growing and largest contributor to new generating capacity, outpacing other energy sources, according to a new report

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Policymakers need to get serious about pressing social challenges, says Swedish politician

Policymakers need to get serious about pressing social challenges, says Swedish politician

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Policymakers need to get serious about pressing social challenges, says Swedish politician

In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, we spoke to chairman of Climate-KIC, Anders Wijkman who told us that developed countries must help the global South to develop climate technology

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UK homes heated by data centre waste heat

UK homes heated by data centre waste heat

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UK homes heated by data centre waste heat

The government has allocated nearly £65 million for innovative projects, including using waste heat from data centres to heat homes, aiming to create low cost and sustainable heating solutions

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Scotland aims for 6GW solar power by 2030

Scotland aims for 6GW solar power by 2030

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Scotland aims for 6GW solar power by 2030

The Scottish Government is aiming to achieve up to 6GW of solar power by 2030, a development that has received a positive reception from the renewable energy industry

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