United Kingdom Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

Renewable generation records fall across the UK, as imported gas consumption tumbles
As it continues to wean itself off fossil fuels, the UK has been setting new renewable energy generation records, while also pushing its share of imported energy to the lowest level since 2004.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 17, 2026

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Renewables

UK Labour approves nation’s largest solar farm, Reform UK mayor vows to fight the decision
A controversial solar project that will be the largest in the UK has been given the green light, despite strong local opposition from Britain’s right-wing populist political party.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 14, 2026

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Surge in heat pumps and rooftop solar drives record uptake for UK homes
Installation of solar panels and heat pumps in UK homes soared in 2023, driving the country to its highest-ever level of domestic low-carbon technology upgrades.
Jakob de Zwart

Jan 16, 2024

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Policy & Planning

“Green is good”: Johnson delivers conservative vision for green jobs and zero emissions
Johnson’s ‘ten point plan’ to tackle climate – set to create 440,000 new jobs this decade – shows climate action and job creation can go hand-in-hand.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 20, 2021

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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.
Joshua S Hill

Dec 10, 2019

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Wind

Macquarie buys $1.77 billion stake in mammoth UK offshore wind farm
Macquarie set to acquire a ‘substantial’ stake in huge off-shore wind farm in the UK, in a deal worth a reported A$1.8 billion.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 12, 2019

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Policy & Planning

PM Boris Johnson likely means choas for climate policy, but it may not all be bad news
Boris Johnson appoints a pro-fracking environment secretary, and his track record suggesting future climate policy could be as unpredictable as the man himself.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 25, 2019

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Commentary

GreenSync lands UK deal for major demand response project
GreenSync secures landmark deal to deploy its demand response software into British electricity market, in what could be the “world’s most advanced” network control system.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 25, 2019

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Commentary

Analysis: UK auction reveals offshore wind cheaper than new gas
Offshore wind auction results means that these projects are close to being subsidy-free, helping shift the conversation from renewables being expensive, towards how cheap, variable zero-carbon power can be integrated into the UK grid.
Simon Evans

Sep 13, 2017

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Press Releases

Carnegie grant funding update on wave, microgrid projects
Over the past weeks, Carnegie received approximately $850,000 of grant funding from ARENA and the European Regional Development Fund.
Carnegie Clean Energy

Jul 13, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Battery storage developer Younicos acquired by Aggreko in £40m deal
German-U.S. storage specialist Younicos snapped up by British power generation firm Aggreko in £40m deal.
Ian Clover

Jul 6, 2017

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A tale of 3 countries: water risks to global shale development
Unlocking shale gas comes with a significant environmental risk: access to freshwater for drinking, agriculture, and industrial use.
Andrew Maddocks and Paul Reig

Sep 9, 2014

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