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National grid operator says clean power mission is ‘achievable’
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has today concluded that the UK government’s mission to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 is “achievable”.
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GB Energy, SAF support among Labour pledges in King’s Speech
Labour promised to “take the brakes off Britain” as it unveiled its energy policy priorities in the King's Speech today.
Miliband vows “rooftop revolution” to triple UK solar capacity
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband will push the use of rooftop solar panels on new homes and buildings to help triple the UK’s solar capacity by 2030.
How graduate apprenticeships will help fill the UK’s renewable energy skills gap
As the UK accelerates its transition to renewable energy, a critical challenge emerges: the growing skills gap in the sector.
Labour’s Sarah Jones confirmed as new junior energy minister
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Sarah Jones as a minister across the energy and business and trade portfolios in the new Labour government.
Who will join Miliband in Labour’s energy team after election win?
As Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans the move into Number 10 Downing Street following his election win, Energy Voice takes a look at who could join incoming energy secretary Ed Miliband's team.
GB Energy investments could one day fund local services – Anas Sarwar
GB Energy’s investments in infrastructure for the renewables industry could one day provide funding for local services, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said.
‘Light on detail’: What do academic experts make of the UK election energy debate?
As the UK nears the end of an election campaign where energy policy has featured prominently, experts say the debate has been heavy on rhetoric but light on detail.
Scotland’s Nova Innovation and RSK launch floating solar joint venture
Scottish tidal energy developer Nova Innovation is joining forces with engineering firm RSK to progress floating solar through new joint venture AquaGen365.
Tories criticised over ‘pragmatic’ net zero plans in manifesto
The Conservatives have been accused of failing to seize the “economic opportunity of the century” with a manifesto that pledges a pragmatic approach to net zero.
Simple reflector idea could revolutionise PV systems output
Decades ago, householders in temperate or cold countries were told that, by placing simple aluminium foil reflectors behind the central heating radiators in their homes, rooms would be warmer.
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda after election called
Politicians are being warned not to turn the environment into a “culture war” after the General Election was called.
Tens of thousands of jobs in Scotland rest on a ‘just and fair’ energy transition – RGU
RGU report finds political and fiscal instability is hampering the UK energy transition.
UK Government doubles down on prioritising agriculture over solar development
The UK Government is taking an increasingly firmer line on prioritising using the highest-quality agricultural land for food production rather than for developing new solar farms.
A Trump win puts $1 Trillion in US energy investments at risk
A victory by Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election threatens $1 trillion in energy investments and future support for low-carbon energy sources, according to a Wood Mackenzie report.
Orbital Marine selects Port of Nigg for tidal turbine supply
Scottish tidal energy developer Orbital Marine Power will build and launch its next generation turbines at the Port of Nigg in the Cromarty Firth.
Renewable sources provided record 30% of electricity last year
The share of global electricity from renewables rose to a record 30% last year as the growth of wind and solar power continued to far exceed that of fossil fuels.
Study finds majority of Brits want increased net zero efforts, ban on North Sea oil and gas licences
'Britain Talks Climate' survey also finds majority of Brits favour a ban on new North Sea oil and gas licences.
Chevron launches $500 million fund to invest in clean tech
Chevron Corp.’s (NYSE:CVX) venture arm launched a fund — its third — with a $500 million commitment to invest in clean energy technologies.
SNP blasts “betrayal” of North East over energy civil servant jobs
Four SNP MPs have called on the UK government to explain the confusion over the number of energy civil servants headed for Aberdeen.
CIP set to invest £250m in UK solar firm Elgin Energy
Danish renewable energy infrastructure investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is set to invest £250 million and take a majority stake in UK solar developer Elgin Energy.
Germany’s €23bn green experiment to save its industrial economy
Europe’s largest economy is running a €23 billion ($24.9 billion) experiment to reach net zero by 2045 without destroying its energy-intensive industrial base.
Updated: UK government confirms £800m wind budget for AR6 auction
Renewable industry leaders called the AR6 budget a "missed opportunity" and said the government's 2030 offshore wind target "looks unachievable".
Could space-based solar power be the world’s next energy frontier?
The concept of harvesting solar energy via orbiting power stations and beaming it back to Earth is attracting attention, but the challenges are astronomical.
Net Zero economy grew 9% in 2023 to be worth £74bn, report says
The “net zero economy” - from renewables and electric cars to green finance - grew 9% in 2023 to contribute £74 billion to the UK, a report has shown.
Report finds nearly two thirds of UK energy firms consider moving investments abroad
UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association report finds failure to implement favourable policies could see UK lose out on £115 billion in investment