Energy

The new Labour government faces a daunting task to decarbonise the electricity system and accelerate green growth this decade - but there are plenty of policy levers at its disposal that would help

US tech and retail giant matched electricity needs with power supply deals covering more than 500 wind and solar plants, hitting target seven years ahead of schedule

Energy giant said laying 10 kilometres of additional pipeline could connect more customers to potential sources of low carbon heat that would otherwise go to waste

Renewables trader and international investor agree PPA for 80MW Scurf Dyke solar farm in Yorkshire and 8MW battery storage system

Proposed Scotland pumped hydro storage facility has planning consent, but Drax claims further government support needed to make it commercially viable

New Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary writes to officials setting out Labour's priorities for government, as Prime Minister confirms more ministerial appointments

Government updates policy statement on onshore wind to remove footnote that meant onshore wind farms in England faced higher planning barriers than other infrastructure projects

Firm specialising in creating green energy from food and garden waste to build new solar farms capable of powering 70,000 homes a year

All the top green news from around the world, including Germany's new climate budget, Shell's decision to halt a major biofuel project, and Siemens Energy's expansion plan

New data from energy networks trade body reveal flexibility services doubled in 2023, providing a major boost to grid stability