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'Renewable power sources generated enough energy to meet 100 per cent of Scotland’s electricity demand in 2022, recently released government data shows.' The country aims to not only meet its own energy needs with renewables but also contribute to other nations' electricity supply, with Energy Secretary Neil Gray emphasising the potential for Scotland to become a global renewables powerhouse. Despite the progress, Gray highlighted challenges like grid capacity and the absence of market mechanisms for certain storage technologies, calling for urgent investment from the UK government to propel further advancements in the renewables sector. #UKGovernment  #RenewableEnergy #Renewables #RepoweringProjects #cleanenergy  #greenfuture #EnergyTransition #InvestmentOpportunity #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #Scotland

The Department for Energy Secuity and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released figures that confirm renewable energy generated a record annual percentage of the UK’s electricity in 2023. #energytransition

The latest Scottish Government statistics have brought positive news for the renewable energy sector, with figures showing that renewable energy technologies generated the equivalent of 113% of Scotland's overall electricity consumption in 2022. The data reinforces the potential for continued growth and investment in the renewable energy sector, offering exciting opportunities for companies and professionals in the clean energy space. #RenewableEnergyUK #solarPV #BESS #onshorewind #CleanEnergy

The British government has unveiled a groundbreaking £1.5 billion budget for the upcoming renewable energy auction. This significant rise, marking a more than 50% increase from previous budgets, is aimed at hastening the UK's shift towards clean, cost-effective, and domestically sourced energy. The funding was announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on July 31st, and it demonstrates the government's dedication to establishing the UK as a prominent player in eco-friendly technology. The lion's share of the budget, amounting to £1.1 billion, is earmarked for offshore wind power, a pivotal element of the UK's sustainable energy plan. This amount surpasses the cumulative budget of all prior auctions, delivering a clear message to the renewable energy sector to invest in British waters.

Wiltshire’s Good Energy offers customers stake in projects via new partnership Chippenham-based renewables provider Good Energy has become an official supply partner of Ripple Energy, which employs a cooperative renewable energy ownership model. The new partnership will provide Good Energy customers the option to buy into and own a portion of large-scale wind and solar projects. They’ll then earn back credit through the electricity generated by those same projects. Nigel Pocklington, chief Executive of Good Energy, said: “Good Energy are the specialists in microgeneration – helping hundreds of thousands of customers to generate their own clean power and source it from small-scale renewable generators. “By working with Ripple, we can offer them the chance to own their own portion of a large-scale renewable project and reduce their bills at the same time.” Sarah Merrick, founder and chief executive of Ripple Energy, added... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/eFUfnCEJ #energy #technoloy #innovation #sustainability #ESG #climate #wiltsnews #wiltshour #businessnews #businessintelligence

The clean power industry is evolving rapidly. We talk about its acceleration and the momentum we’re building because market forces are pushing the energy transition forward at a faster rate than ever before. An estimated 507 GW of renewable energy was added to the global energy grid in 2023. It’s a new record—a nearly 50% increase from 2022—and it represents the fastest growth rate for capacity additions the world has seen in two decades. Read more from Canary Media Inc.:

Scottish Renewables is a valuable resource for staying informed about the renewables sector in Scotland, and this article provides insightful information. Recent statistics released in January indicate that Scotland's renewable energy production for 2022 exceeded 113% of the country's total energy consumption, a historic milestone. There has never been a better time to consider getting involved in renewables. We are on the brink of an energy revolution, so why not embrace the opportunity to move with the times and explore the potential of renewables? https://lnkd.in/eDxMSUmv #renewableenergy #renewablesolutions #trainingprovider #trainingcourses

The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) is urging the G7 to step up its commitment to renewable energy, despite welcoming some positive developments in the recent G7 communiqué https://lnkd.in/g3WwX53i #RenewableEnergy #News Global Renewables Alliance #G7Summit

Another milestone for Australia in the transition to a cleaner energy future! The great news from The Sydney Morning Herald, with renewables hitting a record-high contribution, confirms that the momentum toward renewable energy is undeniable. This peak, recorded last Tuesday - the highest ever according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) - underscores the critical role of large-scale storage projects in balancing intermittent renewable sources and securing a reliable energy future. Our proposed Western Sydney Pumped Hydro project will contribute to the grid's reliability by providing more 500,000 homes and businesses with on-demand renewable electricity by 2031. Full article on their website: https://lnkd.in/guc8dsr6 #ThisIsTransition #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

The British government has unveiled a groundbreaking £1.5 billion budget for the upcoming renewable energy auction. This significant rise, marking a more than 50% increase from previous budgets, is aimed at hastening the UK's shift towards clean, cost-effective, and domestically sourced energy. The funding was announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on July 31st, and it demonstrates the government's dedication to establishing the UK as a prominent player in eco-friendly technology. The lion's share of the budget, amounting to £1.1 billion, is earmarked for offshore wind power, a pivotal element of the UK's sustainable energy plan. This amount surpasses the cumulative budget of all prior auctions, delivering a clear message to the renewable energy sector to invest in British waters.