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Image: EDF Energy
May 14, 2021

COP26: Sharma warns coal must 'stay in the past' as he urges countries to 'abandon' the fossil fuel

​COP26 president-designate and ex-energy secretary Alok Sharma has called for an end of international coal finance in a speech marking six months till the international climate conference.
California’s sun sharing the perfect model for European electricity
March 30, 2021

Wind and solar drive record drop in global coal in 2020 – Ember

Wind and solar have driven a record fall in global coal generation in 2020, although this was heavily impacted by the low electricity demand caused by COVID-19.
The new carbon pricing mechanism could be in place by 2027. Image: Unsplash (Arpad Kiss).
November 30, 2020

UK carbon intensity from electricity more than halves but greater flexibility needed

​The UK’s electricity system has decarbonised twice as fast as any other major economy, according to a new report by Drax Electric Insights.
Image: EDF Energy
August 13, 2020

Low wind scuppers latest coal-free run as it ends at 55 days

​Great Britain’s latest coal free run – which spanned 55 days – has come to an end due to low wind and tighter margins.
‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year
July 8, 2020

More ambitious policy is needed ‘and fast’ for the UK to hit net zero

​Nine out of ten energy professionals say the UK is currently off-track to reach net zero by 2050.
The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.
June 26, 2020

Record start to 2020 for renewable generation

​In Q1 of 2020, renewables generated a record 47% of the UK's electricity, according to new figures from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Research by Cornwall Insight into Britain’s power market predicts highs of £150/MWh in winter 2025. Image: Getty.
June 10, 2020

Coal absent from GB grid for two months as it continues to smash records

​Great Britain has gone a staggering two months without coal generation, smashing previous records.
The government agency aims to achieve net zero emissions in gas, electricity, waste, business travel, and water by 2030. Image: Pixabay.
May 4, 2020

McKinsey: Renewables are ‘pivotal piece of the 1.5-degree puzzle’ but CCS needed

​International consultancy McKinsey has said that renewable energy is a pivotal part of meeting the 1.5 degree climate limitations, but drastic change is needed to expand in time.
Gas contributed the largest share of the energy mix in Britain in 2022. Image: Getty
April 17, 2020

COVID-19 causes 'extraordinary' 35% drop in coal generation

​Coal generation in the UK has fallen by 35% in the last month due to COVID-19.
Andy Koss. Image: Drax.
April 9, 2020

Drax to shakeup management structure for generation business as Andy Koss steps down

​Drax is transitioning its executive management structure for its generation business.

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