renewable energy

The supplier’s customer base grew to 7.3 million across the UK in its most recent financial year, making it the country’s largest energy supplier.

The First Minister predicted the heating systems of the future will involve both heat pumps and hydrogen.

The Ecotricity boss, whose solar project was approved by ministers last week, said criticism by local councillors was ‘cheap’ and ‘cynical’.

Sea water will be pumped to a reservoir above Carrickfergus then released through hydro-electric turbines when power is needed

The head of the UK’s biggest wind turbine maker said the sector will need about 500,000 more skilled workers amid the push towards net zero.

There were almost 60,000 certified installations of heat pumps last year – an 43% increase on 2023.

Three sites in Scotland will have a theoretical capacity to power 4.5 million homes for two hours.

Carbon Brief assessment showed fossil fuel power generation fell to record lows while renewables climbed to new highs.

The Sunshine Bill will be debated by MPs in the new year.

Onshore and offshore wind generated 22.5GW on Wednesday.