Energy

Snap analysis from ECIU claims 8.4GW boost to offshore wind farm capacity promises to cut wholesale power prices by over 10 per cent thanks to reduced UK gas reliance

BusinessGreen rounds up reaction from politicians, renewables developers, green businesses, and campaigners to news the UK has secured 8.4GW of new offshore wind capacity through the latest clean power contracts auction

Ed Miliband declares 'historic' auction puts government on track to meet clean power by 2030 goal and proves wrong recent attacks on UK's net zero targets

New ECIU analysis suggests renewables are playing a growing role in reducing the UK’s exposure to high gas costs

UK firm secures debt facility from Aldermore Bank to support 'next phase' of its growth

Former Number 10 advisor to start new role as head of clean energy trade body from next month

Right wing think tank accuses Climate Change Committee of overly optimistic clean tech cost estimates, but supporters of climate action counter that latest criticisms fail to recognise risks associated with continued reliance on fossil fuels

Energy giant teams up with Reblade to create sustainable boards, planks, and building materials from shredded turbine blades

Gas supplier maps out first phase of project to help steel, chemical, brick, and food manufacturers switch from fossil gas to low carbon fuel

Jonathan Carrier, CEO and co-founder at Allye Energy, explains why the biggest opportunities for green start ups lie in 'unsexy', infrastructure-heavy sectors