Britain faces energy squeeze from solar eclipse Energy Britain is facing a shortage of electricity supply as the solar eclipse plunges the country into darkness and chokes off solar power generation. The UK’s most significant solar eclipse since 1999 is expected to wipe out the vast majority of solar power production as the moon blocks up to 95 per cent of the sun [...]
Want climate action for grownups? Become a climate Yimby Opinion Instead of throwing soup at artwork, do something actually constructive and become a climate Yimby, suggests Chis Hocknell
Square Mile and Me: So Energy’s Simon Oscroft on disrupting the energy industry square mile and me Simon Oscroft, CEO and co-founder at So Energy, takes us through his career, from serving Ray Wilkins to shaking up the energy sector.
Forget wind, the UK is the perfect place to focus on solar power February 12, 2024 Don't let the gloomy weather fool you, the UK is perfectly poised to harness solar power, writes Mark Owen-Lloyd.
UK solar dreams risk being tainted by China’s influence September 11, 2023 The political row over onshore wind was not the only issue with the Energy Bill – as the debate over China's role in solar power deepens.
UK solar projects risk being ‘tainted’ by Uyghur forced labour, government told September 5, 2023 UK solar energy projects could be at risk of being “tainted” by forced Uyghur labour due to large-scale human rights abuses taking place in China, the government has been warned. Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair Alicia Kearns has tabled an amendment to the Energy Bill – which MPs are set to debate today – calling [...]
Solar body urges government to expand boiler scheme and mandate new panels after record installations August 14, 2023 The government should expand the upgrade scheme for boilers with higher grants and mandate solar panels in new homes, says industry body MCS.
Why Europe’s heatwave has not led to a solar power boom July 24, 2023 There will be no surge solar power generation from Europe's heatwave, with scorching weather unlikely to boost production levels.
Good Energy snaps up solar panel specialist amid record installations June 22, 2023 Good Energy has snapped up solar and storage business Wessex Eco Energy as it looks to harness record solar panel installations.
Space-based solar to get an early lift off from the UK June 13, 2023 Solar panels in space could help meet the UK's energy needs, with the government poised to announce funding for new projects.