It is estimated that electric vehicles could exceed 35% of new car sales in the UK in March. Thom Groot, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Plan, said demand for electric vehicles is stronger than ever, with new license plate applications, upcoming road tax changes and increases in National Insurance contributions. In February, zero-emission vehicles accounted […]
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York City Council has received a total of £3.4 million in government funding to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce fuel poverty. The funding, provided by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will be used for work to improve the energy efficiency of 280 homes over the next three years. Michael […]
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London and New York, March 17, 2025 – Global wind turbine installations hit a record 121.6 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). Rapid growth in mainland China accounted for the largest share of this increase. Of the global additions, 90% were onshore wind turbines (109.9 GW) and 10% offshore […]
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The Board of Directors of Northvolt AB, Europe’s largest battery manufacturer, announced that it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on March 12, 2025. Northvolt had filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in the US in November 2024, which provided access to approximately 245 million USD in new financing. At the time they received that financing, they […]
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The Global Electric Vehicle Users Association (GEVA) announced the results of the first global survey on the experiences of electric vehicle users. According to the survey, 92% of electric vehicle owners said their next vehicle will be a zero-emission electric vehicle. Only 1% would switch back to fossil fuels, while 4% said they would prefer […]
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Pioneering Safety and Sustainability A 1MW solar plant at SCEA Robin, a methane production farm in Lyon, France, marks a milestone in sustainable energy integration. Leveraging SolarEdge’s advanced DC-optimized inverter technology, the farm has successfully combined solar energy with methane production, overcoming significant safety challenges. Revolutionizing Energy Savings The installation spans 8,000 square meters of […]
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Heat pump costs in Germany are almost twice as high as in the UK. According to a study by Octopus Energy and RWTH Aachen University, an 8kW air-water heat pump costs around €28,000 in Germany compared to around €14,000 in the UK. The price difference is due to higher technical requirements, different incentive structures, taxation […]
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Our member Solis has once again been named to the Tier 1 Power Inverter List by BloombergNEF (BNEF) for Q1 2025, reinforcing its position as a global leader in solar technology. This prestigious recognition highlights Solis’ ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and reliability in the renewable energy sector. For the past 20 years, Solis has […]
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The Dutch solar grid is vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to a recent study. Secura, a cybersecurity firm, analyzed hacker forums on the dark web over a six-month research period and found that the Netherlands’ solar infrastructure faces the most common threats. Following interviews with experts, particularly in the energy sector, the research revealed that […]
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The US has announced its withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), an initiative to support developing countries to transition from coal to clean energy. With the Donald Trump administration’s decision to halt international climate funding, countries such as South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam will have to continue their projects without US support. The […]
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