Category: Renewable energy
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Could Trump’s trade war make green energy cheaper in the UK?
As the US under President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods – particularly clean energy components – industry insiders say the UK could become a key alternative market. The trade war may divert solar panels, batteries, wind turbine parts and heat pump components from the US to Europe, increasing supply and driving down costs.…
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‘Eco-envy’ sweeps the UK as Brits eye up neighbours’ green upgrades
Are you one of the growing number of homeowners eyeing up your neighbour’s eco house with envy? A new report from Electrify Britain reveals that 58% of Brits feel jealous of other people’s homes – especially those fitted with green tech like solar panels, heat pumps and EV charging points. And with energy bills rising…
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The castle that is aiming to become the UK’s first ever net-zero castle
Muncaster Castle, an 800-year-old historic estate in Cumbria, is making history again – this time as it strives to become the UK’s first carbon-zero castle. The Pennington family is transforming their ancestral home into a model of sustainability, installing renewable energy systems to help with running costs. These systems include solar panels, a heat pump…
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Octopus Energy aiming to provide 100,000 Zero Bill Homes by 2030
Octopus Energy is stepping up efforts to combat rising energy costs by helping to build 100,000 Zero Bills homes. The company aims to deliver these eco homes across the UK by 2030 that could potentially eliminate all energy bills for 5 to 10 years. Powered by renewable energy sources such as solar panels, heat pumps,…
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Plan to relax planning rules to allow small nuclear reactors (SMRs) across the UK sparks backlash
Opposition to Government’s plans to introduce small modular reactors (SMRs) across England and Wales is growing, with critics arguing that the move could lead to unnecessary, unwanted and unsafe developments. Keir Starmer introduced plans to build small modular reactors for the first time in the UK and announced changes to make it easier to gain…
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MPs blame Brexit for soaring energy bills in key Parliamentary debate
MPs have warned that Brexit is making energy more expensive for UK households, with some arguing that leaving the EU has led to higher prices, inefficiencies and reduced energy security. During a debate in Westminster Hall today, Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse (Bath) and others called on the government to address the impact of Brexit…