Renewable Energy

How powering Britain has changed

12 November 2020

From looking at wind farms to biomass energy generation, BBC’s Power Britain has given great insight to those of us who don’t live and breathe energy…

Is Johnson’s wind announcement more than hot air?

7 October 2020

In ten years’ time, according to the PM, every kettle, washing machine and car will “get their juice cleanly and without guilt from the breezes that blow around these islands”. But what is he actually promising?

Climate Assembly Report: The UK’s first people’s view on Energy for Net Zero 2050

10 September 2020

A look at how the view and recommendations of the energy sector fares in the first UK Climate Assembly path to net zero report.

Geothermal heating towers in a crisp blue Icelandic setting

What can we learn from Iceland’s transition to clean energy?

25 August 2020

Iceland is a global leader in transitioning from fossil to clean power. Can the UK pick up some valuable teachings?

“Climate is COVID on steroids”: Mark Carney takes the temperature of our changing world

10 August 2020

The former Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has described the COVID-19 pandemic as an “enormous opportunity” for businesses and governments to learn resilience that will help them with the even greater challenge of climate change.

Battery storage chambers next to wind turbines and solar panels

The key role of storage in future energy

10 June 2020

Alone, renewable energy can’t meet all of our energy needs. Battery storage has the potential to change that.

The UK’s renewable energy pipeline

5 May 2020

Renewable energy is now firmly back on the corporate agenda – and this week we explore the 4 year highs, the drive in growth and changing priorites in the UK in our latest article, the UK’s renewable energy pipeline.

The top of the globe with a sunrise coming over

Avoiding the pitfall of greenwashing

17 April 2020

As businesses race to demonstrate green credentials to key audiences, accusations of so-called ‘greenwashing’ are becoming increasingly frequent. With climate activists and campaigners now actively holding large companies to account, attempts to look green through easy wins or poorly thought through initiatives can be just as damaging as failing to act.