Sunshine could light up clean hydrogen production
Scientists at the Oregon State University in the USA have created a new class of materials that can use light to produce hydrogen from water. This method could potentially pave the way for a new and...
View ArticleSolar plant opens in Spain with enough power for 196,000 homes
A new 368MW solar farm has been inaugurated in Spain’s Murcia region following a €335m (£286m) investment, with the project expected to generate enough electricity to power around 196,000 homes each...
View ArticleSolar farms blasted into space by US government
A contract has been secured to design, build and test technology that will allow satellites to direct energy towards solar arrays, by being sent to space. Signed by the US department of Defence, the...
View ArticleUK discuss energy partnership with Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and GB Ambassador to Azerbaijan Duncan Norman met in Baku to discuss the nations work together in terms of future energy projects and collaboration. The...
View ArticleEurope’s biggest solar operator goes bust – months after receiving €1bn funding
Enerparc AG, one of Europe’s biggest independent solar park operators has filed for insolvency in Germany. Enerparc has around 5.5GW of installed solar capacity across more than 500 parks, although...
View ArticleBritain seems to be swapping fossil fuel dependence for Chinese tech
Britain’s drive to cut its reliance on imported fossil fuels is creating a new energy security question – how dependent should the country become on Chinese solar panels, batteries and other clean...
View ArticleUK recycling plant ditches diesel for hydrogen
A large Northern recycling company has switched from diesel generation to hydrogen power units, supporting their on-site generation. The hydrogen unit joins their existing solar panels and grid usage...
View ArticleLords launch inquiry into risks of renewable intermittency
Peers have launched a new inquiry into whether Britain can keep the lights on during prolonged periods of very low wind and solar generation – as the power system becomes increasingly dependent on...
View ArticleLess than 10% of roof space used for solar, so why build on fields?
More than 90% of suitable commercial roof space in the UK is currently unused for solar, with a new report warning that unlocking this capacity could generate electricity equivalent to almost 20...
View ArticleLuton Airport turns to solar in push for net zero
Construction has just begun on a 10.42MW solar array at London Luton airport. It’s estimated to produce up to 11.2 GWh generated annually, cutting an estimated 1,467 tonnes CO2e in year one. Luton...
View ArticleSolar PV installations soar more than 400% in six years
Solar PV installations in the UK have increased more than 407% since 2019, according to analysis of installation data. The analysis, from energy consultancy Glow Green, shows that annual installations...
View ArticleNet Hero Podcast – Solar farms run by bots?
Solar is growing so fast the real problem may no longer be building enough of it. The bigger challenge could be finding enough people to keep all those power plants running properly. This week on the...
View ArticleTotalEnergies buys Shell’s 4GW European renewables portfolio
Shell has agreed to sell its entire European onshore renewables business to TotalEnergies, as the energy giants reshape their power portfolios and focus investment on areas offering stronger returns....
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Nuclear output sinks to 40-year low as power demand rises
UK nuclear generation fell to its lowest level since the 1980s last year, forcing greater reliance on gas even as renewable output reached another record. Official DESNZ figures show nuclear...
View ArticleSolar batteries push from British Gas
British Gas is offering home batteries with no upfront installation cost, as it looks to give households more control over when they buy and use electricity. The supplier has launched a new...
View ArticleSolar records tumble as Labour says clean power is winning consumers over
Labour says Britain’s solar rollout is breaking records as households and businesses turn to homegrown power after the latest fossil fuel shock. New DESNZ figures show 269,000 solar installations were...
View ArticleUS renewable electricity generation surges past 11% growth
Renewable energy sources generated more than 11% more electricity in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to new data from the US Energy Information...
View ArticleRound the clock renewables?
Round-the-clock renewable power is moving from theory to economics, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency. IRENA’s paper, 24/7 Renewables: The Economics of Firm...
View ArticleLithuania is green energy champ
Lithuania has been held up as Europe’s renewable energy success story after rapidly cutting its dependence on Russian fossil fuels and transforming its power system in just four years. A conference in...
View ArticleGreen skills training must prioritise competence and safety
The Electrical Contractors’ Association has backed FE Week’s warning that some “green skills” courses risk undermining safety by failing to meet recognised industry standards. As demand for...
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