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As An Extreme Heatwave Hits, UK Homes With Solar Panels Power Equivalent Of 5 Hours Of “Free” Daily Air Con Use
As the UK experiences extreme temperatures, with forecasts above 37°C, think tank Ember finds that households with rooftop solar are powering the equivalent of five hours of air conditioning a day. Solar and air conditioning have similar seasonal patterns, meaning that when the need for cooling hits, solar is likely … [continued]
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UK Sprints Forward With Grid Connections For 700 Clean Energy Projects
While the US is languishing thanks to permitting hell, the UK is looking to speed up its clean energy transition with faster grid connections for solar, wind, and battery projects. “Britain has offered grid connections to more than 700 projects, the country’s power planning body said on Wednesday, under a … [continued]
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Renewable Energy Provided More Than 50% Of UK Electricity In 2024
Key headlines Renewable generation was a record 144.7 TWh in 2024, up 6.5 per cent from 2023, with new capacity more than offsetting less favourable weather conditions. Increased generation was driven by record levels of generation from bioenergy, wind, and solar PV. Renewable’s share of electricity generation was 50.8 per … [continued]
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Great British Energy Bringing Renewables To Schools, Hospitals, & Local Governments
Great British Energy has begun funding rooftop solar installations on schools and hospitals to lower their energy bills.
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