renewable energy
Government electricity market reform plans "unworkable"
The head of policy at one of the big six energy companies has claimed that government plans to reform the electricity market are "unworkable," according to an article published by the Guardian. Keith MacLean, head of policy at Scottish and Southern Energy, stated: "These proposals are too complex - they are unworkable, and they are ...
Ofgem put forward new grid charges proposal
Industry regulator, Ofgem - a supporter of the upcoming Big Energy Week - has published a list of proposals that could benefit generators of renewable energy, according to an article published by BBC News. The new proposals would see generators - such as those in Scotland - charged less to connect to the National Grid, ...
Sun is great for Good Energy
A small energy supplier, which claims to be the UK's only provider of 100% renewable energy, has announced plans to increase its production from solar power. Good Energy says it hopes to provide around 30% of its energy from solar power - up from its previous amount, which was under one per cent. It's a ...
'It's not easy being green' - poll
People in the UK are shunning green energy alternatives because they're not sure about the benefits, according to new research. A survey by YouGov for consultancy firm Gemserv found 61% of British homeowners would consider energy-efficient additions to their homes, such as solar panels, biomass fuel generation or hydro-electric power. The poll, which questioned 2,022 ...
Green alternative for gas and electricity
A green energy company has announced it is freezing its energy prices until 2012 - at a time when the Big Six energy companies are ramping up gas and electricity bills. Good Energy has not raised its electricity prices since August 2008. And this week, it has pledged to freeze its fees until 2012. It ...
Government plans huge new offshore wind farm
The UK Government is set to unveil plans to create a huge offshore wind farm. But it is looking to exceed the recommended amount of energy generated offshore by five gigawatts. According to the Guardian, the Government is looking to press ahead with plans to generate offshore energy - but will go far beyond the ...
Green energy could mean rising costs
A leading energy expert says Scotland will not only fail in its drive to switch to 100% renewable energy by 2020, but it could double the cost of energy for customers. Professor Ian Fells, from the University of Newcastle, told the Daily Telegraph that he believed Scotland would only manage a maximum of 40% of ...
Government casts a cloud over solar plans
A cloud could be lifted from over the UK's solar energy industry as the Government seeks to salvage large-scale solar projects. The Coalition government originally flung the solar industry into darkness when it announced huge cuts to subsidies for large-scale solar projects in favour of subsidising smaller domestic schemes. Now, according to the Daily Mail, ...
Will gas overtake renewable energy?
Households which use gas might be surprised to hear that the head of a US conglomerate believes gas will overtake renewable energy in the coming years. Steve Bolze, chief executive of General Electric's power and water arm, told the Guardian that gas is an efficient way of meeting demand when the wind does not blow ...
Could Wind Farms provide Cheap Electricity?
Wind Farms may be the latest development to assist with cheap electricity, and an onshore wind farm in Scotland has started producing energy for the national grid. The South Lanarkshire facility is expected to be completed next year and its first turbine is already operational. Colin Hood is chief operating officer at the development and ...
