Renewables and Efficiency

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.

The growing size of offshore turbines and wind farms. extending beyond 200m in height and occupying tens of kilometres. has challenged traditional wind farm models.

By this time. clean power is set to make up the second largest proportion of the mix. following behind only thermal generation.

The fund manager is buying it from Global Infrastructure Partners. which currently has a 50% stake in Gode Wind 1.

It aims to maximise the number of homes in the social rented sector attaining an Energy Performance Certificate rating B by 2032.

As the threat of global warming continues. countries around the world are working hard to build a more sustainable way of living.

The government has launched a £5m fund for the financial sector to develop green mortgages and a £10m innovation fund to cut the costs of retrofitting the UK’s housing stock.

The EU law follows concerns electric cars and vans are too quiet and pose a risk to pedestrians who may not hear the vehicles coming before they step into the road.

Globally. an additional 200GW of new offshore wind energy capacity is forecast to be added by 2030.