opinion

October 14, 2014

Solar thermal on ‘tip of iceberg’ as installations outpace RHI applications

The number of solar thermal applications for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is allegedly far less than the technology's total installation figures.

October 8, 2014

IEA report: energy efficiency market worth US$310 billion

Energy efficiency market is an “invisible power house” worth US$310 billion annually and growing.

October 7, 2014

Naomi Klein: Solar is ready for prime time

Solar is “ready for prime time” award-winning journalist and activist, Naomi Klein told Next Energy News at an event in London, on Monday night.

September 30, 2014

NAPIT debuts EV training video to help industry gear up

NAPIT training has released an electric vehicle (EV) training ‘taster’ video, designed to help those considering moving into the EV space.

September 26, 2014

Solar, storage and electric vehicles could kill utilities

The rise of solar, electric vehicles and energy storage could enact a step change in the energy market which could undermine utilities, according to Gerard Reid, founder and managing partner of Alexa Capital.

September 24, 2014

Thousands turn out for world’s biggest climate change protest

On Sunday, thousands of people marched in advance of the UN climate summit taking place this week. Reporter Lucy Woods gives her take on events.

September 23, 2014

Survey: Energy bills top concern for Brits this winter

Brits will be prioritising energy bills ahead of the weekly shop and Christmas presents, according to research carried out by energy supplier Co-operative Energy.

September 19, 2014

Scottish ‘No Vote’ is boost for renewables, claims Ernst & Young

Scotland’s decision to spurn independence in favour of continuing the Union is a boost for UK renewables, according to Ernst & Young.

September 16, 2014

Renewable Energy Association publishes UK renewables manifesto

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has set out its vision for how the UK can meet its 2020 renewable energy targets in its new publication, REA Manifesto: Growing the Renewable Economy.