UK Solar Industry Rejuvenated By Labour Resurgence

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:25:22 +0000

The UK under the Labour party is ready to begin a vigorous new program of rooftop and grid scale solar to lower its carbon emissions.

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Nissan Will Be UK Distributor For Silence’s SO4 Nano Microcar & E-Motorcycles

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:21:59 +0000

Beginning this fall, Nissan will be the UK distributor for the SO4 Nano electric microcar and electric motorcycle models built by the Spanish e-mobility company Silence, which will help expand the reach of Silence and give UK drivers more options for zero-emission personal transportation. Earlier this year, we noted that … [continued]

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Scottish Government Funds Over £7 Million to Support Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:22 +0000

The Scottish government is providing over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. In line with the Scottish government’s vision for the public electric vehicle charging network, significant … [continued]

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The Two Faces Of Climate Justice In The UK

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:15:29 +0000

Climate change is disrupting things in the UK this week, favorably in one instance and not so favorably in another.

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How to Stay in the Renewables Stone Age

Credit to Author: David Rose| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:14:58 +0000

In approving the development of a 2,800-acre wind farm across prime agricultural land in the east of England, the UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed […]

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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Completes EV Rally Tour Around the A-Z of Britain

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:08:44 +0000

A battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros tractor unit has proved its readiness for work in the UK by completing a gruelling five-day, 1,400-mile journey around the country. Hauling a standard road trailer, and fully freighted at 40 tonnes GVW, the eActros 600 easily saw off the challenge of this year’s EV Rally … [continued]

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Price Swings Mean Coal May Replace Natural Gas in European Power Mix This Winter

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:17:51 +0000

Higher prices for natural gas across Europe mean some countries, particularly in Eastern Europe, likely will burn more coal for power generation during the upcoming winter season. Coal remains a […]

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7 Top Cleantech Stories: 44.7% Renewables in Europe, Chinese EV Tariffs in EU, Unbelievably Huge Solar Farm

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:59:16 +0000

Another week is wrapped up, and we’re here for a rundown of 7 of the biggest stories of the week. Scroll on, read along, and chime in with any big stories you think I missed. 1. Chinese EV tariffs: I think it’s clear the biggest story lately has been tariffs … [continued]

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Labour And Climate Celebrate Big Wins In UK

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:14:21 +0000

Britain’s Labour Party won the UK general election by a landslide, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule. The time has come in which Labour and climate activists will be working together toward common goals. With a 326-seat majority in the UK parliament, the next prime minister, Keir Starmer, and … [continued]

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EVs Take 28.2% Share In The UK — Tesla Still Leads

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:42:14 +0000

June’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 28.2% share in the UK, up from 25.1% year on year. BEVs grew volume modestly, while PHEVs grew more strongly. Overall auto volume was 179,263 units, up 1% YoY and well below pre-2020 seasonal norms (~225,000). The UK’s leading battery-electric vehicle brand in … [continued]

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