Tuesday 10th of January 2023 | Posted In: Renewable energy, Generating energy

UK sets new record for wind power generation

Read our top five energy-related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. In this blog, we share more about our favourite energy news stories from the last couple of weeks:

  1. UK sets new record for wind power generation: New record of 87.2% also set for share of electricity on grid coming from renewables and nuclear. Read more here…
  2. Energy bill support for firms set to be cut: A new scheme to support firms with their energy bills will be announced in the House of Commons on Monday. Read more here…
  3. COP Champion says net zero could be hit in 2040s: The UK’s former Champion for COP26 has said that if more ambitious targets are made and action is taken, net zero can be achieved in the 2040s. Read more here…
  4. Green hydrogen could fuel Gulf of Mexico wind build as 'logical next step' in US offshore: Growing interest in development of the Gulf of Mexico's (GoM) offshore wind resource could be fuelled increasingly by US climate law incentives for production of green hydrogen. Read more here…
  5. Government predicted to have saved £260m as Britons slashed gas usage: It is estimated that there was a reduction in residential gas demand of 6.1TWh last month. Read more here…

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