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UK energy regulator announces major electricity and gas upgrade
UK energy regulator Ofgem yesterday announced a major, £24.2 billion investment in the country’s electricity and gas networks over the next eight years.
Solarcentury gets green light for solar park in southern England
UK-based solar energy company Solarcentury has been granted planning permission from the local council for a 6.3 MW solar park near Southampton in southern England.
London Array adds final turbine to world’s largest offshore wind farm
The 175th and final turbine was installed on the £2 billion London Array yesterday, marking the end of construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
Onshore wind farm online in Europe, while US goes offshore
Europe’s largest onshore wind farm in Romania is now fully operational, while the US is backing offshore wind with the launch of seven new projects.
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UK government promises consumer security in smart meter rollout
The UK government yesterday outlined new rules to protect consumers’ privacy and security as smart meters are rolled out across the country over the next seven years.
UK’s ‘dash for gas’ will boost bills, warns committee
The influential Committee on Climate Change has today warned that increased reliance on unabated gas generation could add £600 to the average household bill over the coming decades.
UK government gives go ahead for shale gas fracking to restart
UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has today given the go ahead for fracking of shale gas to restart in the UK.
South African deals offer lifeline to Chinese solar panel makers
Suntech, one of China’s largest producers of solar panels, is to supply 100 MW of its photovoltaic modules for two projects in South Africa.
Apple powers ahead with fuel cells and solar panels at data centre
Apple is making progress on its plans to run its new data centre in North Carolina on renewables.
US government launches $29 million new SunShot investment
The US Department of Energy is launching a new $29 million investment in four projects as part of its SunShot Initiative to reduce the costs of solar power.