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• Clean energy’s dirty secret: the trail of waste left by India’s solar power boom

  18-04-2024 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  As vast solar plants multiply, so does the scrap, set to reach 19m tonnes by 2050. But disposing of the waste often falls to informal traders who risk injury when dismantling broken panelsUnder the scorching sun, a sea of solar panels gleams in the semi-arid landscape. Pavagada, 100 miles north of Bengaluru in southern India, is the world’s third-largest solar power plant, with 25m panels across a huge 50 sq km site, and a capacity of 2,050MW of clean energy.India has 11 similarly vast sol
  
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• Utility Warehouse reports milestone growth

  30-04-2024 12:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  Telecom Plus PLC, known as Utility Warehouse or UW, has shared its FY24 trading update, noting a steady rise in organic customer growth (14.1%) and reaching over one million customers in Q4.FY24 adjusted pre-tax profits are expected to exceed market expectations, alongside a total dividend increase to 83p.Stuart Burnett, Co-CEO said: “Our innovative multiservice customer proposition, together with our unique word of mouth route to market, has put us firmly on track to deliver another set o
  
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• Net Zero Council marks anniversary and calls for continued action

  30-04-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Leaders from banks, energy companies, businesses and investors met in Whitehall to commemorate the first anniversary of the Net Zero Council.
  Chaired by Energy Security and Net Zero Minister Justin Tomlinson and Co-operative Group Chief Executive Shirine Khoury-Haq, the council aims to drive greener practices and ensure British businesses benefit from the UK’s clean energy transition, reflecting collaborative efforts between businesses and government to meet climate targets.
  Initiatives in
  
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• Drax pumps £80m into ‘Hollow Mountain’ upgrade

  30-04-2024 11:10 via energylivenews.com
  
  Drax is set to invest £80 million in a refurbishment of its ‘Hollow Mountain’ Cruachan pumped storage hydro power station in Scotland, aimed at increasing its capacity.Pumped storage plants work like big water batteries.
  They use turbines to move water uphill when there’s extra power, storing it.
  Later, when power is needed, the stored water is released downhill to generate electricity.Drax has chosen global hydropower technology supplier ANDRITZ as the main contractor fo
  
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• Nuclear industry calls on G7 for clear deployment plans

  30-04-2024 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Nuclear Industry Association, along with nuclear trade associations from various countries, has urged G7 governments to develop clear plans for nuclear energy deployment.
  Emphasising the importance of maximising existing nuclear power plants and extending their lifespans, the industry also advocates for policies supporting advanced nuclear technologies.
  The industry calls for clarity on funding mechanisms, access to climate finance and recognition of nuclear energy as a sustainable investmen
  
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• Ørsted strikes major blade services deal

  30-04-2024 09:02 via energylivenews.com
  
  Specialist wind turbine services provider, RTS Wind, has announced the signing of two framework agreements with renewable energy company Ørsted for the provision of expert blade services.Under these agreements spanning five years each, RTS Wind will support Ørsted’s long term blade care and maintenance campaigns across its entire regional portfolios in the UK, Denmark, Netherlands and Germany.
  The post Ørsted strikes major blade services deal appeared first on Energy L
  
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• Energy Secretary urges caution in net zero policies to protect British businesses

  30-04-2024 08:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho is set to deliver a speech warning about the risks posed by net zero policies to British businesses.
  Speaking at the Innovation Zero conference for technology entrepreneurs in London, Coutinho will emphasise the importance of avoiding a green “leviathan of central planning” and advocate for a market-driven approach to progress towards climate goals.
  Ms Coutinho will argue that while the UK has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, t
  
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• Energy suppliers join forces for people-owned renewable energy projects

  30-04-2024 08:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Four major UK energy providers, British Gas, Ecotricity, EDF and E.ON Next, have partnered with Ripple Energy to enable customers to co-own segments of renewable energy projects.This collaboration aims to empower individuals to engage in sustainable energy solutions and expedite the transition to net zero.
  Customers will benefit from savings on their energy bills without the need to switch suppliers, as Ripple’s partners now cover 70% of households in Britain.Founder and CEO of Ripple Ener
  
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• Derby’s energy efficiency project wins award

  30-04-2024 07:20 via energylivenews.com
  
  A project focused on enhancing energy efficiency in Derby’s oldest council homes has received an industry award.
  Derby Homes, an Arm’s Length Management Organisation (ALMO) overseeing Derby City Council’s housing stock, was honoured with the Best Carbon Reduction Project of the Year at the recent Building Communities Awards ceremony.Dubbed the Allenton Cast Iron project, it aimed to address energy inefficiencies and fuel poverty in historically significant council homes constru
  
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• Government response to heatwave criticised

  30-04-2024 07:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has labelled the government’s response to their report on Heat Resilience and Sustainable Cooling as a “missed opportunity,” emphasising the need for more detailed plans to adapt the UK to climate change.The committee’s report highlighted the potential rise in heat-related deaths to 10,000 per year without significant actions to adapt to a warming climate.
  It also noted that while the UK population spends the majority of its time in
  
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• Hydrogen sector set to create 64,000 British jobs by 2030

  30-04-2024 06:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  A recent study conducted by Hydrogen UK suggests that the UK’s hydrogen sector could support 64,000 jobs and generate over £7 billion in gross value added (GVA) annually by 2030.
  This represents an increase compared to 2021 predictions, indicating the sector’s rapid expansion in addressing decarbonisation challenges.The study highlights the UK’s potential to become a hydrogen production hub, with the production sector expected to create 8,500 direct jobs by 2030 and contr
  
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• Planning permission granted for Somerset solar farm

  30-04-2024 04:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  In collaboration with Grüne Energien, BayWa r.e. has recently received planning consent for the Yanel Farm Solar project in Somerset, England.Situated north of Sandford on land at Yanel Farm, the proposed solar farm is expected to generate over 40MW of energy annually.This capacity could potentially cater to the electricity needs of approximately 14,000 UK households per year.Aside from its energy generation capabilities, the project aims to enhance local biodiversity.Plans include the crea
  
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• Octopus Energy surpasses British Gas as UK’s largest electricity supplier

  30-04-2024 02:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  After eight years of operation, Octopus has become the UK’s largest electricity supplier.Octopus Energy emerged as the sole large energy supplier to bolster its market share in the past year, as indicated by new data from Ofgem.Since Q1 2023, Octopus has experienced growth, acquiring over 1.9 million net customers, resulting in a substantial 22% market share and servicing 6.8 million households.In 2023, Octopus led the market in customer switching, with over 800,000 customers opting to swi
  
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• Interim Chief Executive Dave Sowden speaks at our 2024 Annual Parliamentary Reception

  29-04-2024 17:59 via sustainableenergyassociation.com
  
  The post Interim Chief Executive Dave Sowden speaks at our 2024 Annual Parliamentary Reception appeared first on Sustainable Energy Association.
  
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• Reading’s biggest events go green

  29-04-2024 16:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Organisers of major events in Reading, such as the Reading Festival and Reading Pride, are collaborating to emphasise sustainability.
  Reading Borough Council is one of ten local authorities participating in a pilot project to establish consistent sustainability guidance for event organisers.The initiative, called the Green Events Code of Practice (GECOP), is led by the Vision 25 group, representing members of the outdoor live events industry.
  Reading’s involvement in the pilot, co-funded b
  
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• Solar farm to power 17,000 homes

  29-04-2024 11:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  North East Lincolnshire Council has granted consent for a solar farm and battery storage project known as the Bradley Road Solar Farm.
  Situated northwest of Waltham, North East Lincolnshire, the project will generate clean energy equivalent to powering over 17,000 homes.Developed by developer Renewable Connections, the 43.7MW solar farm and 10MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will contribute to the region’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.The project underwent extensive community e
  
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• UK solar power capacity rises in March

  29-04-2024 10:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  As of the end of March 2024, the UK boasts a total solar capacity of 15.8GW across 1,483,386 installations, marking a 5.6% increase (837MW) since March 2023.There were 14,734 installations in March alone, adding 63MW of capacity, the highest figure for the year thus far but lower than early 2023 levels.
  Despite this, the numbers remain significantly higher than the averages observed between 2016 and 2021.
  Following a sharp decline in April 2020 due to Covid-19 lockdown measures, installations re
  
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• UK Power Networks calls for safety awareness in 2024

  29-04-2024 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  UK Power Networks, the biggest electricity network operator in the UK, is bolstering its safety campaign to raise awareness among workers in various industries about the dangers of working near electricity networks.
  Emphasising safety as its top priority, the company engages with sectors like agriculture, haulage and construction through face-to-face events and partnerships to educate workers about safety procedures and risks.
  Free resources such as “Think Before You Dig” materials u
  
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• Global food emissions require £205bn annual mitigation

  29-04-2024 08:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  A series of reports from the Food and Land Use Coalition, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and We Mean Business Coalition stress the importance of the agrifood sector in achieving climate goals.
  The reports advocate for approximately $205 billion (£162bn) in yearly investments from 2025 to 2030 to mitigate up to nine gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually by 2030.
  Urgent action is emphasised to align with the Paris Agreement‘s goal of limitin
  
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• Scotland allocates £11m for public sector clean heat and efficiency

  29-04-2024 06:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Public sector properties across Scotland are set to receive support from a government initiative aimed at accelerating the transition to net zero.
  The initiative includes an £11 million grant funding programme sourced from the £20 million Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund.
  Recipients, including the University of Edinburgh, Fife Council and North Lanarkshire Council, will use the grants to promote clean heating and energy efficiency measures.
  The funding supports various project
  
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• Greenwashing guidelines issued for financial products

  29-04-2024 03:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued guidance to financial institutions regarding green claims for financial products, aiming to combat greenwashing practices in the industry.
  This guidance precedes the implementation of an anti-greenwashing rule set to take effect on 1st May.The FCA’s guidance outlines criteria for financial institutions to ensure that the environmental and social impact claims associated with their products are accurate and substantiated.
  The regulator aims t
  
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• Rolls-Royce pulls plug on UK nuclear factory plans

  29-04-2024 01:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  Rolls-Royce has reportedly revised its plans to construct nuclear factories in the UK, citing ongoing delays in a government design competition for its small modular reactor (SMR) programme.
  Initially proposing two factories, the company has decided to forgo building a pressure vessel manufacturing facility due to time constraints, opting instead to procure heavy pressure vessels from third-party suppliers.
  While plans for a second factory focused on building modular units for SMRs continue, the
  
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• Black cabs and InstaVolt push for lower VAT on public charging

  26-04-2024 16:54 via energylivenews.com
  
  Black cab drivers in London are teaming up with InstaVolt, a leading rapid charging network, to advocate for a reduction in VAT on public charging points.
  The initiative aims to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and address challenges faced by drivers in adopting cleaner transportation options.Currently, nearly 60% of London‘s approximately 15,000 black cabs are zero emission capable electric taxis.
  The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA), representing the ma
  
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• RPC seals PPA for 140MW Swedish site

  26-04-2024 16:18 via renews.biz
  RPC seals PPA for 140MW Swedish site
  
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• Green light for 33MW German repowering

  26-04-2024 14:44 via renews.biz
  Green light for 33MW German repowering
  
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• Enfinity banks $195m for Japan PV array

  26-04-2024 14:17 via renews.biz
  Enfinity banks $195m for Japan PV array
  
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• Statera starts 3GW Scottish hydrogen talks

  26-04-2024 14:01 via renews.biz
  Statera starts 3GW Scottish hydrogen talks
  
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• Boiler Upgrade Scheme sees 46% increase in March

  26-04-2024 13:37 via energylivenews.com
  
  The latest data released on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) indicates a notable surge in applications, especially for grants toward Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) installations.
  By the end of March 2024, a total of 37,879 voucher applications were received, predominantly for ASHP installations, which accounted for 96% of the total applications.
  While there was a slight decrease in the total number of applications in March 2024 compared to the previous month, it marked a significant increase of 46%
  
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• Tata Steel commits to transition to electric arc furnace production

  26-04-2024 12:10 via energylivenews.com
  
  Tata Steel UK has announced its decision to proceed with a major transformation of its Port Talbot plant in south Wales, transitioning to electric arc furnace production.
  This decision follows extensive discussions with trade unions and formal consultations spanning seven months.
  The transition involves a £1.25 billion investment.
  As part of this transformation, Tata Steel will close its existing heavy end assets, including blast furnaces No.5 and No.4, by the end of June and September, re
  
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• Developer seals $30m hydrogen titan funding

  26-04-2024 11:49 via renews.biz
  Developer seals $30m hydrogen titan funding
  
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