Renewables and Efficiency

Nuclear power is by far the largest source of low-carbon electricity in both Europe and North America.

The change means more than 3.3 million homes will be provided with electricity from solar. wind and biomass plants at no extra cost.

China is keen to boost the profitability of solar firms in order to reduce the subsidies paid to renewable energy providers.

This year’s Contract for Difference (CfD) auction includes a capacity cap of 6GW for low carbon power.

Naval Energies and Hitachi Zosen have teamed up to jointly design and build floating wind turbines off the Japanese coast.

WindEurope has joined forces with the European Chemical Industry Council and the European Composites Industry Association.

The Sunnica Energy Farm has been proposed for construction on the border between West Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

The project supports the government’s target to increase the share of renewables to 24% by 2030.

Centrica Business Solutions says 81% of those firms already generating their own on-site power aim to step up the amount they generate over the next five years.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks says along with price incentives and better consumer engagement. this could slash emissions and costs associated with energy.