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'The faster we go, the more we would save': Policymakers urged to bust myths around clean energy costs

Investment

'The faster we go, the more we would save': Policymakers urged to bust myths around clean energy costs

New report from Oxford Smith School calls on policymakers to clarify that accelerating renewables roll out is not a threat to the economy

clock 19 June 2023 • 4 min read
Southern Water taps Downing to develop 12 on-site solar projects

Solar

Southern Water taps Downing to develop 12 on-site solar projects

Downing LLP to invest £12m in developing enough solar at Southern Water sites to generate 8.4GWh of electricity each year

clock 15 June 2023 • 2 min read
'Here comes the sun': OVO launches solar packages that aim to slash electricity bills by up to 90 per cent

Solar

'Here comes the sun': OVO launches solar packages that aim to slash electricity bills by up to 90 per cent

New OVO Solar offer aims to make it easier for customers to install solar panels and sell power back to the grid

clock 14 June 2023 • 1 min read
Solar's wildlife benefits, SBTi rows, and curbing flight demand: BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

BusinessGreen

Solar's wildlife benefits, SBTi rows, and curbing flight demand: BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories on the site this week

clock 09 June 2023 • 1 min read
'Europe's electricity transition has hit hyperdrive': Wind and solar overtake fossil generation across the EU

Energy

'Europe's electricity transition has hit hyperdrive': Wind and solar overtake fossil generation across the EU

New data from Ember celebrates fresh renewable records for Europe in May, as zero carbon power exceeds fossil fuel generation across the bloc

clock 08 June 2023 • 4 min read
Claiming gas boilers are 'hydrogen-ready' risks greenwashing, UK watchdog warns

Buildings

Claiming gas boilers are 'hydrogen-ready' risks greenwashing, UK watchdog warns

Competition and Markets Authority warns buyers of 'green home' tech such as solar panels, heat pumps and 'hydrogen-ready' boilers are not always treated fairly by businesses

clock 01 June 2023 • 4 min read
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and the net zero jobs boom: BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

BusinessGreen

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and the net zero jobs boom: BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

Verra's CEO steps down, boomtime for solar and batteries, and UK oil licensing : BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories on the site this week

clock 26 May 2023 • 1 min read
'AI as a force for good': Lightsource BP's Powerverse launches smart energy management tool

Technology

'AI as a force for good': Lightsource BP's Powerverse launches smart energy management tool

Solar giant releases new AI-enabled energy management app that could help save households £1,000 a year

clock 26 May 2023 • 2 min read
Low Carbon adds £310m to funding pot for 1GW solar ambitions

Solar

Low Carbon adds £310m to funding pot for 1GW solar ambitions

Green energy investor’s UK and Netherlands solar financing facility swells to £540m following addition of further debt funding from leading global banks

clock 18 May 2023 • 1 min read
Ofgem review eyes 'zombie' projects blocking low carbon connections

Energy

Ofgem review eyes 'zombie' projects blocking low carbon connections

Regulator signals intention to shake up 'not-fit-purpose' grid connection regime

clock 16 May 2023 • 4 min read