UK
Finance and Policy
A flexible energy system could aid the UK achieve net zero...
A new study will explore the potential for an integrated and flexible energy system to reduce the cost of reaching the UK’s net zero economy goal by 2050.
Business and markets
COVID-19 increases risk for UK’s energy sector while India remains stable
In India, research indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic will have a minimum impact on the country’s renewable energy industry.
Renewable energy
UK breaks record in solar peak generation
Sheffield Solar live PV generation tracker shows that clear skies and cool temperatures have helped the UK to break the all-time solar peak generation record.
Research and Development
Research into compact nuclear power stations to be undertaken
Rolls-Royce has signed a MOU with Turkey's state-owned energy generation company, EUAS International, to conduct a study of compact nuclear power stations.
Smart Technologies
Lack of access to EV charging points deters prospective buyers
UK drivers are deterred from switching to EVs because they do not have access to EV charging points at home, a new report has found.
Future Energy
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.
Renewable energy
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%
Business and markets
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.
Finance and Policy
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.
