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Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
In 2024, UK electricity was cleaner than ever, with CO2 emissions per unit down by over two-thirds compared to 2014.
UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024, analysis finds
In total, a record 58% of the UK’s power in 2024 came from clean energy sources, renewables and nuclear.
UK can have clean, stable power by 2030 — without heavy reliance on biomass
U.K. can achieve a stable, decarbonised power system by 2030 with reduced biomass reliance, driven by wind, solar and better interconnections.
Britain’s turbines set new wind record ‘taking centre stage in clean energy mix’
Britain’s turbines set a new maximum wind record, topping 22,000 megawatts for the first time on Sunday, figures indicate.
UK ministers to be given powers to bypass local opposition to onshore wind farms
Ed Miliband says he will be able to bypass local opposition to onshore wind farms as Energy Secretary under plans to decarbonize the...
UK govt publishes major action plan to decarbonize grid by 2030
Labour unveils a bold plan to achieve 95 per cent clean power by 2030, promising energy security, lower bills, and climate action.
Starmer denies watering down green power target in new ‘plan for change’
The Labour election manifesto promised “zero-carbon electricity” — but critics say the party has since watered down their plan.
Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure
Four of Britain’s five nuclear power stations will stay open longer than previously planned, their operator has said.
British grid operator to outline new energy infrastructure sites in long-term plan
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) will outline energy infrastructure locations in its strategic spatial energy plan.
National Energy System Operator (NESO) launches on 1 October
13 Sep 2024 Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has confirmed today that the National Energy System Operator (NESO) will launch on 1 October following...
