So-called ‘hybrid’ clean energy company Shearwater Energy has announced is developing a combined project incorporating wind generation, a small modular nuclear reactor and hydrogen production at the Wylfa site in North Wales. The project would provide 3GWe of power, which…
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Enfield residents to get low-carbon district heat from waste
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Enertik, the energy company owned by London’s Enfield Council, has signed a long-term heat supply agreement via district heating with North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and LondonEnergy. Energetik will capture and use up to 60MW of otherwise untapped heat energy generated…
Port of Tyne takes on UKPN Services for analysis of route to total electrification by 2040
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Port of Tyne has taken a step forward in its plans to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030 and to electrify the entire port by 2040. Itt has engaged UK Power Networks Services to undertake detailed modelling and…
Building owners offered free EV charging points alongside solar or efficiency upgrades
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Meanwhile in Singapore… Sustainable energy developer Urban Renewables has offered free electric vehicle charging units for building owners who adopt its solar rooftop or energy efficiency projects. The deal, under the brand Urban Charge, will be available to building owners in…
Essar and Progressive Energy ‘hydrogen hub’ at Ellesmere Port aims to produce 3TWh/yr to kick off HyNet cluster by 2025
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Progressive Energy and Essar Oil, which owns and operates the Stanlow Refinery in Ellesmere Port, have set up a joint venture to produce hydrogen at the refinery. Eventually investment of approximately £750M will be committed to produce enough hydrogen to…
Councils in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Norwich, Norfolk and Redbridge join forces with UKPN to speed EV chargepoint installation – more councils needed
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Five local authorities are joining forces with UK Power Networks to end electric vehicle (EV) charging blackspots in their areas. Charge Collective, a pilot project, will see UKPN partner with Cambridge City and Cambridgeshire County Councils, Norwich City Council, Norfolk…
Portuguese lithium mine project takes a step forward
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Plans for a lithium mine in Portugal have taken a step forward after developer Savannah Resources signed heads of agreement with Galp Energia, the Portuguese energy group. Galp intends to secure a 10% shareholding in Savannah’s Portuguese subsidiaries , which own the…
Environment Agency consults on nuclear design mooted for Bradwell
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The Environment Agency (EA) has opened a consultation into the generic design of the HPR-1000 nuclear reactor. The reactor design, which is being assessed by the Office for Nuclear Regulation and EA, is based on one that has been developed by China…
IEA promises a year of action with a high level commission and a road map for global Net Zero
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced plans for a high-level global commission to bring together government leaders, ministers and prominent thinkers to explore how best to empower citizens to benefit from the opportunities and navigate the disruptions resulting from…
Bluefield Solar buys Wiltshire solar farm, looks to more acquisitions
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Bluefield Solar has acquired Bradenstoke Solar Park Limited, an operational 70MWp ground-mounted solar farm. The company, a UK-focused income fund that invests primarily in solar assets, acquired the plant for £89.0 million. Bluefield will receive the economic benefit of all…