2025 saw total renewable power capacity reach 5,149GW after the addition of 692 GW, or a 15.5 per cent of annual increase, according to new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
People’s Pension has enacted an updated climate approach, aiming to align its investment strategy more closely with real-world developments and long-term member outcomes.
Recent events have driven several countries to introduce measures of fuel rationing or effective tax hikes on higher incomes to reduce the pressures at forecourt pumps or oil heated homes.
Port Talbot’s development as the first port in the Celtic Sea specifically developed to support floating offshore wind (FLOW) has received Government backing of ‘up to’ £64m, subject to final clearance by the Competition and Markets Authority.
The conflict in the Middle East as seen a dramatic rise in the number of British households, with Octopus Energy, amongst others, seeing record‑breaking demand, with the company logging its biggest‑ever month for enquiries and sales.
The Church of England Pensions Board has said that it will vote against the reappointment of directors at banks that have materially backtracked on their climate commitments during the current AGM season.
The BSI (British Standards Institute) has published guidelines for fund managers designed to strengthen the integrity of sustainable investments and address the escalating issue of ‘greenwashing’ in the financial sector.
Vestas has announced plans to establish a nacelle and hub factory in Scotland to meet the growing demand for offshore wind in the UK and Europe.
SSE’s Ferrybridge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in West Yorkshire is fully operational.
Developers will be required to install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes in England.
The Crown Estate has announced a new process ahead of an intended official launch of a new leasing round, Offshore Wind Leasing Round 6, in the first half of 2027.
ClientEarth lawyers believe that there may be evidence suggesting that certain parts of the gas industry joined together to influence the development of the UK home heating mark
Neso’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will undergo a major change following approval from Ofgem. For the first time, year-round participation will be encouraged by offering incentives to both consumers and businesses.
Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV) has seen EV leasing enquiries rise by 36 per cent since the start of the conflict in the Middle East.
The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme have been released to aid the adoption of electric trucks and vans and install chargers at depots.
Research from wealth management company Quilter has found that more than four in ten (42 per cent) investors want the option to invest in companies enabling the green transition.
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