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Energy Efficiency
UK engineers boost clean energy shift ahead of UK-Africa Summit
A new engine repair workshop in Liverpool, UK is set to make power plants across Africa more efficient and to support Africa’s clean energy shift.
Smart Grids
UK aid pledges support for the development of African future cities
UK's Secretary of State for International Development, Alok Sharma, has pledged support for the development of African smart cities.
Top Stories
Renewable energy output: UK vs Southern Africa
Data reveals that renewables only account for 11% of the UK’s final consumption - far from the 2020 target of 20%
Southern Africa
UK intends to keep trading with Southern Africa after Brexit
The UK has initialled an economic partnership agreement with the Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique that will allow business to keep trading freely after Brexit.
Future Energy
Looming deadline for some UK councils to deliver carbon reduction plans
Law firm ClientEarth is threatening 100 UK councils with legal action should they not deliver evidence-based carbon reduction plans.
Renewable energy
UK aid: Largest single direct climate investment in Africa
A UK aid package to tackle climate change across Africa has been announced by the International Development Secretary during a two-day visit to Kenya.
Generation
Offshore wind project secures transformers in the North Sea
Installation of high-performance transformers at a major offshore wind project will provide clean power for up to a million homes in the UK.
Generation
Closure of Fiddler’s Ferry Coal-Fired Power Station on the cards
SSE is proposing to close the remaining operational units at its Fiddler’s Ferry Coal-Fired Power Station citing financial challenges among other reasons.
Generation
UK gov augment funding for African energy projects
The UK Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, has announced new funding to give more people and companies across Africa access to affordable, clean energy.
Energy Efficiency
IFC, UK government support certified green buildings
IFC and the UK government have announced a new partnership to mobilise financing of up to $2 billion for certified green buildings in emerging markets.
