British Solar Renewables lands planning consent for 49.9MW project
British Solar Renewables (BSR) has announced that it has been granted planning permission for a new solar PV power plant in Braintree, Essex.
Wind ‘panel’ technology to pilot at Edinburgh Airport
German technology and engineering firm Bosch has partnered with Scottish green tech developer Katrick Technologies to install prototype wind ‘panels’ at Edinburgh Airport.
Report: six-fold increase in negative price raises concerns, but provides opportunities
New analysis from energy market analytics firm Aurora has shown that negative price periods in Britain have increased six-fold between 2022 and 2024.
DESNZ review of Ofgem likely to increase its powers
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched the first comprehensive review of the UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem.
Thrive Renewables to develop 57MW Scottish Borders wind farm
Thrive Renewables has acquired development rights for the 57MW Whitelaw Brae onshore wind power plant in the Scottish Borders.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Applications rise 27% year on year
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released the latest statistics on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).
Renewable power generation breaks records in UK, curtailment increasingly costly
The UK hit two maximum wind generation records within a week, according to data from the National Energy System Operator.
Finance and performance are key drivers of EV switch – report
A new survey from E.ON has revealed the key motivators and roadblocks for UK drivers seeking to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV).
Agrivoltaics deal to bring 9,000 sheep to 1GW solar park
The Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park, being developed by UK-based Elements Green, will be the “largest UK solar farm to embrace grazing”.
T-1 2024/25 Capacity Market Auction clears at £35/kW/year, 40% lower than previous round
The T-1 Capacity Market Auction for delivery year 2024/25 concluded yesterday (20 February) clearing at £35.79/kW/year – 40% less than the £60/kW/year cleared in the 2023/24 auction.
