Research conducted by commercial e-fleet solutions provider VEV has found that 78% of its drivers favour electric vs diesel, highlighting smoother journeys, quieter cabins and improved passenger experience. Reduced cabin noise emerged as the standout benefit for 87% of drivers,…
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Principality stadium claims record for solar panels
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Principality Stadium in Cardiff has been fitted with 3,250 solar panels by EvoEnergy, the UK’s leading renewable company, making it the largest such installation at any sports stadium in the UK. The panels are expected to generate 1.25GWh of electricity…
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Rolls Royce SMR celebrates contract award in Sweden
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Swedish company Videberg Kraft has selected Rolls-Royce SMR as its partner to deliver three small modular reactors (SMRs) on the Värö peninsula, on Sweden’s west coast. Announcing the selection, Rolls-Royce SMR noted that it was also recently awarded contracts in…
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Community solar farm to have battery installation
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Low Carbon Hub, a social enterprise which develops community-owned renewable energy projects in Oxfordshire, announced it has exceeded its initial target of £500,000 in community investment for a community-owned solar energy battery, a month ahead of the project deadline. It…
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Elgin begins construction on three solar+storage projects
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Independent power producer (IPP) Elgin has begun construction on three UK solar and storage projects that it will hold into long-term operation. The three projects form part of its agreement with international industrial and energy company METLEN Energy & Metals…
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ABP wins £300M investment from National Wealth Fund and banks for its ports
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The National Wealth Fund has announced a £200 million commitment to support Associated British Ports (ABP), alongside £100 million commercial funding jointly from Bank of America, Lloyds and NatWest, help accelerate capital deployment. Eligible projects in the programme include a…
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ScottishPower offers half price electricity during Scotland and England World Cup group games
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ScottishPower is offering its customers half price electricity during the World Cup with two hours of cut rate power during all planned group matches for Scotland and England. ScottishPower said the limited-time offer will help customers make the most of…
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Seventh Carbon Budget: the industry responds
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Rachel Solomon Williams, Executive Director, Aldersgate Group: “Today’s publication of Carbon Budget 7 is a major step forward in the UK’s plans to meet its net zero commitments. It is good to see the government is setting a target that…
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Drax Group to acquire Bluefield renewables projects and pipeline
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Drax Group has announced an agreed acquisition of Bluefield Solar Income Fund saying it is an attractive opportunity to grow its UK renewable generation business whilst being highly complementary to the Wider Drax Group’s existing operations and FlexGen portfolio. Drax…