United Kingdom
Governments Renewables United Kingdom Wind
UK government underscores net-zero commitment by unlocking onshore wind
UK government announces onshore wind will be eligible to compete in the country’s next renewable auction, four years after it was barred from taking part.
Governments Renewables Solar United Kingdom Wind
Wind and solar provided more European electricity than coal in 2019
Wind and solar sources generated more electricity than coal across Europe in 2019, with coal-fired generation plunging 24%.
Australian Federal Government Electric Cars Electric Vehicles Governments United Kingdom
Australia urged follow UK lead and ban new fossil fuel cars by 2035
Australia urged to follow UK ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 as EV sales triple in 2019, but fall well short of where they should be.
Climate Governments United Kingdom
Boris Johnson promises “urgent action” on climate, takes helm of “last chance” UN talks
After sacking Britain's COP26 team president, UK PM takes the wheel on climate action, calls on all countries to commit to net zero carbon by 2050 at Glasgow meeting.
Climate Governments Other Good Stuff Renewables United Kingdom
UK energy regulator outlines plan to reach zero emissions grid
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has published its Decarbonisation Action Plan which sets out nine actions to ensure the country’s energy networks are ready to deliver net zero emissions by...
Governments Renewables United Kingdom Wave
World’s largest operational tidal stream array generated 13.8GWh in 2019
Simec Atlantis, the once Australia based and now global developer, owner, and operator of the world’s largest operational tidal stream array, publishes operational data ahead of a major expansion....
Climate Coal Governments Other Good Stuff United Kingdom
British government halts support of overseas coal plant development
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says UK to immediately cease all direct official development support for overseas thermal coal mining or coal power plants.
Markets News & Commentary Renewables United Kingdom Wind
UK wind generation hits new record, households get paid to use energy
United Kingdom wind power sets new record, allowing some households to get paid for using energy under innovative scheme to switch demand.
Governments Storage United Kingdom
Highview Power to build UK’s first “liquid air” energy storage facility
London-based energy storage specialists Highview Power to construct first large-scale and commercial "liquid air" storage facility.
Climate Coal Governments Renewables Solar United Kingdom Wind
Analysis: UK renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels for first time
In the third quarter of 2019, the UK’s windfarms, solar panels, biomass and hydro plants generated more electricity than the combined output from power stations fired by coal, oil...
