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Solar output in UK two-thirds higher than coal in July
The estimated 1,273 GWh of power generated by solar during July was two-thirds higher than the 778 GWh output from coal in May 2016, highlighting the major changes going on in the UK electricity system.
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Aug 3, 2016

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Renewables

UK’s National Grid sees major boost for solar, electric vehicles and batteries
The UK could adopt solar, electric vehicles and batteries much faster than expected just a year ago, according to the National Grid.
Simon Evans

Jul 7, 2016

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Other Good Stuff

Factcheck: Which parts of the UK are windy enough for windfarms?
Onshore windfarms offer the cheapest form of new electricity generation in the UK, says the chief executive of industry group RenewableUK, as long as they are at windy locations.
Simon Evans

Jun 7, 2016

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Shell finally outlines its “below 2°C” climate change scenario
Oil major Shell has for the first time sketched out what it thinks it would take for the world to avoid 2C of global warming.
Simon Evans

May 12, 2016

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UK solar generation tops coal for whole day for first time
The UK’s solar panels have generated more electricity than coal in a full day for the first time ever.
Simon Evans

Apr 14, 2016

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BP’s energy outlook barely changed after Paris climate agreement
The 2016 BP energy outlook, published this week, shows the oil company’s views on the shape and direction of energy demand over the next 20 years have barely shifted.
Simon Evans

Feb 15, 2016

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Indonesian pledge suggests no increase in emissions to 2030
Indonesia would not increase its emissions over the next 15 years and pledges to decarbonise its economy “in a phased approach”.
Simon Evans

Sep 28, 2015

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Germany to close brown coal plants in effort to meet 40% emission cuts
After late night coalition talks, Angela Merkel’s German government has abandoned a planned levy on the oldest and dirtiest coal plants.
Simon Evans

Jul 3, 2015

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Electric vehicle batteries ‘already cheaper than 2020 projections’
The cost of electric vehicle battery packs is falling so rapidly they are probably already cheaper than expected for 2020.
Simon Evans

Mar 25, 2015

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Analysis: UK carbon emissions fell 9% in 2014
UK carbon dioxide emissions fell by more than nine per cent in 2014 year-on-year, as coal use fell 20 per cent.
Simon Evans

Mar 9, 2015

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UK renewables auction pushes down costs
Contracts worth £315 million have been awarded to 27 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 2.1 gigawatts.
Simon Evans

Mar 2, 2015

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The 15 options for net-zero emissions in the Paris climate text
A long-term net-zero goal would provide a new focus for international action, which has so far aimed to limit warming to 2° above pre-industrial temperatures.
Simon Evans

Feb 16, 2015

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