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:
- UK urged to reach 65% renewables by 2030: The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has advised increasing the UK’s renewable electricity target from 50% to 65% by 2030. Read more here…
- Tinted solar panels could increase crop yields: Tinted solar panels could allow farmers to boost their income by generating electricity while simultaneously producing nutritionally superior crops. Read more here…
- Waste-to-energy plant reaches one million tonnes of non-recyclables milestone: Trident Park Energy Recovery Facility in Wales receives 350,000 tonnes of residual waste every year. Read more here…
- Quicker offshore wind farm construction and geothermal mine water projects win funding: They are part of 17 projects that will receive funding of up to £500,000 each. Read more here…
- Solar energy breakthrough creates electricity from invisible light: Two major breakthroughs in solar cell technology could vastly improve the way energy is harvested from the sun. Read more here…
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