Energy

Eight in ten MPs (79%) support making solar panels mandatory for all new-build homes, according to a new YouGov poll.

Using real-time, data-led processes to safely adjust the voltage delivered to homes and businesses in the trial area, Northern Powergrid will optimise the efficiency of the network, delivering significant carbon and cost savings to the local community.

A report published by the BRE has called for the government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in order to speed up the decarbonisation of the UK’s built environment.

National Grid ESO has shared insights on Great Britain’s 2023 energy mix.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London is the first British hotel to use Naked Energy’s solar heat technology on its rooftop.

The government has published a wide-ranging review of the barriers upgrading energy efficiency in historic properties.

Danfoss A/S has acquired ENFOR’s district energy software business, with plans to scale its AI-driven energy efficiency optimisation worldwide.

Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit’s (ECIU) Power Tracker found that between 1st January 2023 and 31st December 2023, power generated by wind, hydro and solar reached over 90TWh (terawatt hours), which is more than enough power for all of the UK’s 28 million homes.

The survey of officers from around 60 local authorities suggests 39% are proactively enforcing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations that require private rental properties to have an EPC rating of E or above.

A study conducted by Solar Panel Installation has examined the energy consumption of Christmas lights across the United Kingdom.

ABB is collaborating with Gravitricity to explore the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines.

The government plans to remove VAT from standalone home energy storage systems from February 2024.