Plans For New Cumbria Nuclear Power Station On Verge Of Collapse Plans for a new nuclear power station in Cumbria are on the verge of collapsing after the Toshiba-owned company behind it laid off 60% of its workforce and embarked on a final effort to sell the project. RedT Energy Wins Uk Public Sector Battery […]

REGULATIONS Regulations: Planning Permission The good news is that here in the UK there is no requirement for planning permission for solar panels. The government is keen for people to install them so the regulations are left intentionally lenient. There are some restrictions though. RESTRICTIONS Panels can’t be installed above the highest part of the […]

Like many big purchases or renovations, solar panels come with a lot of paperwork. It’s not as much here in the UK as in some other parts of the world, but you still might want to consider investing in a ringbinder and hole punch. Planning Permission for Solar Panels The good news is that here […]

What’s happening? Snomageddon! Snowpolocype! Snow my God! In other words, it’s snowing. With red weather alerts issued in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, the Beast from the East and Storm Emma have succeeded in bringing the UK to a standstill. In Glasgow hundreds were trapped in their cars for over 13 hours overnight, in Ireland […]

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government scheme making large energy suppliers responsible for installing home efficiency measures. This aims to combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions, by installing free insulation for those who need it most. Although definitions vary in England, Wales and Scotland, a household is considered fuel poor if it […]

For the next few weeks, we are going to be featuring a series of green technology companies that we think are going to be key in future years. We will speak to the people who work for them and get industry experts’ predictions for the future. We are starting with Kite Power Systems, a UK-based company […]

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11 leading offshore wind companies signed a document ahead of Monday’s EU Council meeting, stating that within a decade, offshore wind could generate electricity as cheaply as fossil fuels. However, it all relies on EU countries prioritising growth in the industry. The document states that ‘With the right build out and regulatory framework the industry is […]

On Monday, there was another blow to the nuclear energy industry here in the UK. NuGeneneration (or NuGen as it is more commonly known) announced a delay in its new Moorside plant. It was intended that the plant would first start producing power in 2023; however much like the seemingly doomed Hinkley Point C power plant, the […]

Moving home can be a particularly stressful exercise – it is not just trying to remember to pack everything into the removal van but also the upheaval of moving to a completely new property – it is a big step for anyone to take. With all that going on it is very easy to forget […]