Generation

Contracts for Difference auction drifts into the slow lane

Eon’s 100% renewable promise is one small step, but the sector must make a giant leap

Electrolysis could provide affordable green hydrogen

Minister says onshore wind policy remains unchanged

The Treasury mulls over its options for financing a net zero UK

This week’s 50th anniversary of the first Moon landings has sparked an outpouring of memories

Electricity networks told to start making ‘tangible changes’

Energy firms urged to accelerate solar export tariff offers

Sector’s own goals are making nationalisation an easy sell

National Grid ESO joins Powering Past Coal Alliance

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has announced it is joining an international group, called the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), which is working on the transition away from coal power. The PPCA is a coalition of national and sub-national governments, businesses and organisations working to advance the transition from coal power generation to clean energy.

Wind farms could power every home in Scotland

Wind turbines north of the border are producing enough electricity to power every home in

Cornish lithium firm launches crowdfunding campaign

A company that aims to mine for lithium in Cornwall, which then can be used

Government advisers call for distributed energy register

Cuadrilla to resume fracking at Blackpool site

Cuadrilla has announced it is set to resume fracking and the flow testing of natural

Lack of subsidies for renewables will boost PPAs

“The incentive to develop renewables in the UK without government support or subsidies will drive innovation in PPAs, hedging and other risk management products”, says Adrian Barrus of Slaughter & May

Gresham House raises £15.3m for energy storage fund