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Decc reports 10% increase in electricity from renewables

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc) has unveiled that the total electricity generated from renewables was up 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period the previous year.

11 years ago

Slow burn

The RHI hasn't exactly flown off the shelves, but with increased tariffs available the future is looking brighter for the non-domestic and even potentially the domestic scheme. By Adam Davison

11 years ago

‘Horrendous’ connection fees deterring renewables

"Horrendous" and inconsistent grid connection fees are a major obstacle to major electricity users developing their own renewable projects, according to members of the Major Energy Users' Council at a recent meeting in London.

11 years ago

Europe lays down ‘one-time offer’ to Chinese on solar panel dumping

The European Commission has given China a last chance to act on alleged dumping of cheap solar panels before it brings in punitive import tariffs.

11 years ago

Welsh Water plans for 100GWh renewable generation

Welsh Water is to up its renewable energy generation to 100GWh in 2020 from 40GWh now, as part of a £2 billion programme of investment.

11 years ago

Parliament called upon to back Energy Bill climate change amendment

11 years ago

REA decries biomass subsidy cuts as sector underperforms

The government has cut subsidy levels for mid-scale biomass heating after spending exceeded its target by 70 per cent.

11 years ago

No FIT state

Overzealous interpretation of EU state aid policy has left UK community energy schemes that are dependent on FIT revenues high and dry, say Simon Steeden and Sarah Payne

11 years ago

EU countries fight Chinese solar panel import duties

A majority of EU member states are fighting a plan for punitive import levies on Chinese solar panels, following outcry from installers.

11 years ago

Renewable heating gets funding boost

More money has been made available in an attempt to boost the take up of renewable heating kit.

12 years ago

At war over biomass

12 years ago

Solar industry warns punitive duties on Chinese panels will hurt market

Punitive import tariffs on solar panels from China will damage the UK installation market, industry representatives have warned.

12 years ago

European solar PV passes its peak

The number of solar PV installations across Europe is dropping for the first time in more than a decade.

12 years ago

£6m renewable heat scheme launches

A £6 million competition to get renewable heating kits into the homes of social tenants has been launched today, the Department of Energy and Climate Changed has announced.

12 years ago

Great Reform act

12 years ago

SmartestEnergy signs £70 million PPA with Low Carbon

Commercial electricity supplier SmartestEnergy has signed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) worth £70 million.

12 years ago

£35m Leicestershire solar farm goes live

A £35 million solar farm, thought to be the biggest in the UK, has been connected to the National Grid, its developers Lark Energy announced today.

12 years ago

Bentley Motors to install UK’s largest rooftop solar array

Bentley Motors is set to install the UK's largest rooftop PV array on its factory in Crewe.

12 years ago

Renewables ‘beating shale gas in price drop race’

Renewables will beat shale gas to lower power prices in the UK, according to an analysis from bank Citigroup.

12 years ago

Home truths

12 years ago