Renewables and Efficiency

Cicero Group notes this collapse in trading activity is likely to mean the UK will not alone be able to successfully achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

This rise. from 24.6TWh to 27.1TWh over the course of a year. was driven by an increase in clean capacity.

After analysing more than 300 energy tariffs. it found around 40 suppliers are currently offering 100% renewable deals but claims some of these businesses risk misleading customers as to the environmental credentials of their power supply.

A new report shows that for a project with a 30-year lifespan. the levelised cost of energy is around $33.5 MWh.

Coal accounted for only 0.6% of electricity production during the second quarter of 2019.

The technology giant’s China Clean Energy Fund aims to help accelerate its journey to sustainability. along with its suppliers.

In its International Energy Outlook 2019 (IEO2019). the U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that world energy consumption will grow by nearly 50% between 2018 and 2050.

Wind. solar and hydropower are now Scotland’s main source of electricity. providing around three-quarters of all generation.

The World Meteorological Organization says global average temperature has increased by 0.2°C compared to 2011-2015.

The Scottish Government is providing up to 50% of the total eligible costs of a project. up to a maximum of £10m each.