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Renewables provide almost half of UK electricity in first three months of 2020
New official figures reveal renewable energy accounted for almost half of UK’s electricity in first three months of 2020, thanks to record wind record generation and falling coal numbers.
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Oh, the irony: Fossil fuel financier signs major solar contract with fossil fuel producer
One of the world's biggest financiers of fossil fuel developments has signed a major solar off take deal with one of the world's biggest suppliers of fossil fuels.
The UK has now gone two months without coal generation: Here's a visual journey through the collapse of an industry.
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Great Britain’s power grid emissions hit record lows as renewables hit new highs
Carbon emissions from Great Britain’s power grid hit lowest levels last weekend, thanks to a decrease in demand and a big increase in renewable energy.
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UK’s largest subsidy-free solar farm – bigger than any in Australia – nears final approval
Construction of 350MW Cleve Hill Solar Park – Britain's largest yet – expected to begin early 2021, with development consent expected from government this week.
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UK police exploit silent Nissan electric cars to hunt poachers
UK police department takes advantage of new electric vehicle fleet's silent running to sneakily listen for wildlife poacher's gunshots.
UK enjoys first month since 1882 without coal-fired generation as its grid operator celebrates dramatic cut in emissions and plans for carbon free operations by 2025.
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Analysis: Great Britain hits coal-free electricity record amid coronavirus lockdown
Great Britain has run for a new record of 18 days, six hours and 15 minutes without burning coal to generate electricity – and counting – as the coronavirus lockdown...
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Renewables were Britain’s main power source in first quarter
Landmark quarter for Great Britain, with renewables providing 45% of all electricity generation and beating out total fossil fuel generation.
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UK Crown Estate opens invitations for massive 7GW offshore wind tender
UK Crown Estate opens invitations for the fourth round of its leasing for seabed rights to develop offshore wind projects with between 7GW and 8.5GW on offer.
