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UK solar power pioneer Solarcentury profit grows 860% in a year

By Anne workforce / July 26, 2019

Subsidy-free solar farms have helped connect millions in Africa to cheap electricity A UK solar power pioneer has grown its profits eight-fold by investing in subsidy-free solar farms that have helped connect millions of homes in Africa to cheap electricity. Solarcentury, one of the UK’s fastest growing renewable energy companies, will report profits of £14.4m […]

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BP’s solar subsidiary sees the light in search for UK’s shiniest grass

By Anne workforce / July 9, 2019

Lightsource hopes renewable energy at its solar farms will be boosted by double-sided panels BP’s solar subsidiary is on the hunt for Britain’s shiniest grass to help make the most of new double-sided solar panels that can harness light reflected off the ground. Lightsource BP hopes the “bi-facial” solar panels will boost the amount of […]

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Ethical investing: a solar scheme with the power to change lives

By Anne workforce / July 8, 2019

Energise Africa offers a 5% return and allows you to help support low-income families Fight the climate crisis and earn a return of 5% at the same time, plus enjoy a guarantee on your investment. That’s the offer from an ethical investment scheme that allows people to put money into companies providing African families with […]

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Beware fake payment emails that claim to be from Green Star

By Anne workforce / June 21, 2019

Another warning about messages and texts that come with a live link I received a text that appeared to be from energy provider Green Star requesting payment. “This is a polite reminder that your bill is almost due for payment. There are a number of quick and easy ways you can pay,” it said. The […]

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Scottish Power to build vast battery to improve wind energy supply

By Anne workforce / June 21, 2019

Energy firm says project will be big step towards continuous renewable power for UK Scottish Power is to undertake the most ambitious battery power project in Europe in an attempt to unlock the potential of the UK’s wind and solar farms. The company will connect an industrial-scale battery, the size of half a football pitch, […]

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Labour’s plans for cheap green energy are no more than electric dreams

By Anne workforce / May 25, 2019

Proposals for renationalising gas and electricity are based on hopes of buying companies on the cheap Labour’s plans to renationalise water, energy and rail companies have widespread support and with good reason: these industries are failing to meet the legitimate expectations of the public. The question mark that hangs over these proposals is whether expectations […]

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Slow burn? The long road to a zero-emissions UK

By Anne workforce / May 16, 2019

Extinction Rebellion protesters want a carbon-free UK by 2025. But can the financial and political hurdles be overcome? It is the near future. You wake in a house warmed by a heat pump that extracts energy from deep below the ground and delivers it to your home. (Your gas boiler was outlawed years ago.) You […]

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