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• Metals go green

  18-04-2024 09:30 via energylivenews.com
  
  Masdar and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have partnered to collaborate on initiatives aimed at decarbonising aluminium production and exploring growth opportunities through renewable energy.
  The partnership involves exploring joint renewable energy projects to support the decarbonisation of EGA’s operations in the UAE.
  Additionally, the two companies will seek international opportunities for Masdar to provide renewable energy to power new aluminium production facilities.
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• Net Hero Podcast – Sky high farming?

  01-05-2024 13:38 via energylivenews.com
  Vertical farming, or farms in the sky, sounds well sexy doesn’t it, conjuring up images of sci-fi clean rooms growing everything from ginger to grapes.
  The truth is a little bit less sci-fi but maybe more net zero. Vertical farming allows, in general, salad crops (lettuce, rocket, kale etc), to be grown without soil, in vertical trays up to 6m in height.
  As the plants are in a controlled environment there is no need for fertilisers or pesticides and they can be grown all year round.
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• UK neurosurgery team slashes emissions by 80%

  01-05-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Southmead Hospital’s Neurosurgery team, along with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), initiated a Green Operating Day to address climate change in healthcare, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions linked to surgical procedures.
  The effort aligns with the NHS’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions and reducing its environmental impact.
  Through various measures like minimising single-use items and optimising energy usage, the team reduced emissions by 77%.
  The project involved c
  
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• RO mutualisation: what it is and what it means for your bills?

  01-05-2024 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Suppliers fund the scheme but pay for it in arrears – sometimes leaving a shortfall. Due to challenging trading conditions over the last few years, several suppliers have gone out of business.These suppliers failed to meet their share of the RO, and so left a shortfall in funds above a certain amount known as the Mutualisation Threshold. To cover the deficit, the energy regulator, Ofgem, divided this cost across all participating suppliers.Mutualisation could still occur in the future if a
  
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• G7 energy ministers strike historic deal: Coal phase-out by 2035

  01-05-2024 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy ministers from the G7 nations have reached a landmark agreement to end the use of coal in power generation by the year 2035.
  The decision was made during their recent meeting in Turin, Italy, where ministers from the world’s wealthiest nations convened to discuss strategies for combating climate change.According to an official communique issued after the meeting, the ministers have committed to phasing out existing unabated coal power generation in their energy systems by the first
  
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• Fine issued for gas venting breach

  01-05-2024 08:23 via energylivenews.com
  
  Perenco UK Limited has been fined £225,000 by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) for breaching venting regulations.
  The company exceeded its permitted gas venting limit by 59 tonnes from its Dimlington onshore gas processing plant without proper consent.
  Operating within venting obligations is crucial for oil and gas producers, with strict guidelines in place.
  Despite having monitoring systems, Perenco lacked internal mechanisms to address risks promptly, resulting in unauthorized v
  
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• Energy Secretary cautions against Net Zero Leviathan impact on economy

  01-05-2024 06:33 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has drawn attention to the potential implications of a centralized approach to achieving net zero emissions.
  Speaking at the Innovation Zero conference in London, Ms Coutinho emphasised the importance of considering the economic ramifications of such strategies.
  Ms Coutinho expressed concern that a centralised “Net Zero Leviathan” could hinder economic growth and innovation by exerting too much control over market dynamics.Claire Coutinho said: &ldquo
  
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• Major investment fuels Morocco – UK power link

  01-05-2024 06:10 via energylivenews.com
  
  Energy company GE Vernova has invested $10.2 million (£8.1m) in the Morocco – UK Power Project, aiming to accelerate its delivery.
  The project seeks to provide renewable energy to power approximately seven million British homes, contributing nearly 8% of Britain’s domestic electricity needs within a decade.
  Upon completion, the project’s wind and solar generation, along with flexible battery storage, are expected to supply 3.6 gigawatts (GW) of clean power, satisfying ar
  
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• EDF introduces competitive new tariff

  01-05-2024 04:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  EDF has launched a new tariff, the Essentials 1Yr May25, which is priced at £1,580 for a one-year fix, positioning it as an attractive option for consumers.
  A fixed tariff maintains consistent rates for both gas or electricity usage and the standing charge until the contract expires.
  Despite fluctuations in the wholesale energy price, customers continue paying the agreed-upon rate, potentially resulting in overpayment if energy prices decrease.Forecasted to remain competitive until April 2
  
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• Barclays and British Gas team up for home energy checks

  01-05-2024 02:42 via energylivenews.com
  
  Barclays has expanded its partnership with British Gas, offering Barclays UK residential mortgage customers a discounted British Gas Home Health Check for £50, down from £99.
  This initiative aims to help homeowners navigate energy efficiency options amid widespread confusion.
  Recent research by Barclays found that 35% of homeowners are deterred from energy efficiency improvements due to uncertainty about the best upgrades.The Home Health Check, conducted by accredited assessors, prov
  
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• Energy UK chief calls for government backing on clean energy

  01-05-2024 02:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive Officer of Energy UK, has underscored the significance of government backing for clean energy initiatives following a speech by Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, at the Innovation Zero Conference.
  Ms Pinchbeck emphasised the potential of cleaner technologies for economic growth and job creation across the UK.Emma Pinchbeck said: “At a time of increasing international competition for funding, it is more important than ever
  
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• Clean energy projects receive accelerated grid connection dates

  30-04-2024 19:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Electricity networks in England and Wales have expedited the grid connection offer dates for over 200 clean energy projects, totalling 7.8GW, surpassing the output of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
  This acceleration, facilitated by the Technical Limits programme, enables projects to connect to lower voltage distribution networks before the reinforcement of high voltage transmission networks.The Technical Limits programme, implemented by National Grid Electricity Transmission, Energy
  
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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.
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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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