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The Outlook for Renewables in a Changing Climate for Fossil Fuels

25th June 2020

The Energy for Recovery series of events will focus on the challenges and opportunities brought about the covid-19 pandemic for the UK energy sector.

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Harnessing Our Power

23rd June 2020

This month sees communities across the country come together to mark Community Energy Fortnight.

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How the Crisis Has Offered a Glimpse Into the Future of Energy

23rd June 2020

On Wednesday 10 June, Britain hit a significant landmark, going for two full months without burning coal to generate electricity – the longest period since the Industrial Revolution.

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Security in Renewables

22nd June 2020

We’re currently witnessing one of the greatest challenges ever to face the UK economy. Recent figures show the economy shrank by 20.4% in the first full month of lockdown, and every sector has felt the strain.

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Decarbonising Heat post-Pandemic

19th June 2020

As we emerge from lockdown, one of the few things which won’t have changed is meeting net zero emissions by 2050.

Powering the Recovery to Net Zero - Responsibilities, opportunities and challenges facing the UK energy industry

18th June 2020

The Energy for Recovery series of events will focus on the challenges and opportunities brought about the covid-19 pandemic for the UK energy sector.

Electric Mountains: Pumped Storage & Cruachan 2

15th June 2020

We held a timely discussion about the role of Pumped Storage in grid stability during the energy transition, with a special presentation David Ball, Development Director from Drax about their plans to expand Cruachan 2.

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Recovering Progress on Energy Efficiency

15th June 2020

The coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on our lives. But amid the social and economic turmoil there is a small chink of light.

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Turning up the heat on Energy-from-Waste

09th June 2020

The United Kingdom currently employs around sixty Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plants providing a vital sanitation service to society, while diverting non-recyclable waste from landfill and generating energy - a significant proportion of which is deriv

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Powering the nation: How the UK energy industry responded to COVID-19 and can lead the recovery

09th June 2020

Since the start of the pandemic the energy sector has been focusing on twin priorities – supporting customers and maintaining reliable services. The energy industry provides an essential service.