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Drax aims to become ‘carbon negative’ by 2030

Drax has announced its ambition aim to become “carbon negative” generator by the end of the next decade by capturing and storing the emissions from biomass burnt at its power station in Yorkshire. However, the group’s chief executive Will Gardiner tells Utility Week this will be contingent on supporting policies from government, including an investment framework for the transportation and storage infrastructure.

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UW Manifesto: Finding solutions to decarbonisation of heat

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‘Reaching net zero is like rebuilding post-war Europe’

Cutting emissions to net zero throws up an unparalleled range of challenges for the UK, the deputy chair of the Committee on Climate Change has warned.

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Overcoming planning problems for energy projects

“The hardening attitudes of landowners towards utility companies has the potential to be a major stumbling block to achieving net zero.”

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BP increases stake in solar developer Lightsource

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UW Manifesto: Be honest with public about funding net zero

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Scottish Power to combine wind, solar and storage in hybrid projects

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Floating wind on high seas will require international legal framework

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ESO to launch sub-second frequency response service next year

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SSEN calls for subsidies to encourage flexibility

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What would a Conservative government mean for utilities?

In the latest of Utility Week’s profiles of the contenders to form the next government, David Blackman examines the Conservatives’ plans for the next five years. He talks to experts including Tim Yeo and Aurora Energy’s Richard Howard about the details behind the key Tory targets and what they would mean for the sector.

6 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Thames narrows search for Robertson’s replacement

Thames Water narrows its search for Steve Robertson’s replacement, Ofgem slashes network revenues and cyber attacks target the UK’s nuclear industry – all in the latest round-up of the weekend papers.

6 years ago

SES announces new CEO

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EDF gives go-ahead to 450MW offshore windfarm

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Data from world’s first floating windfarm shared for free

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Delivering key changes across the transforming energy landscape

The commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 has major implications for industry and society. With over a quarter of all UK carbon dioxide emissions currently attributed to the energy sector it’s clear that significant changes will have to take place in terms of how we produce energy, as well as how it is delivered and used.

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SNP calls for free national energy switching service

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Renewables poised for first foray into Capacity Market

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ESO launches reactive power tender for Mersey

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Corbyn’s Green New Deal heralds return to Old Labour values

Utility Week policy correspondent David Blackman picks through the details of Labour’s manifesto and talks to experts about the potential consequences for the sector. They discuss the extent and costs of the party’s nationalisation plans, whether its targets for massively expanding renewable generation are feasible and who would co-ordinate its ambitious net-zero goals.

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