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UK fossil fuel use drops to lowest level since 1957
A new report has revealed that UK electricity generation from fossil fuels has fallen to the lowest level since 1957. Analysis from Carbon Brief, published on 3 January, shows a 22% year-on-year drop in fossil fuel usage in 2023, meaning fossil fuels account for just 33% of the UK’s energy mix.
read more... 04/01/2024
Consortium to speed up development of lead-cooled SMRs
Five partners from Belgium, Italy, Romania and the USA have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development, demonstration and commercialisation of lead-cooled small modular reactors (SMRs).
read more... 10/11/2023
New UK scheme promises to slash energy bills for thousands
The Great British Insulation Scheme is set to provide more than 300,000 homes with the potential to save an average of £400 per year on their energy bills
read more... 19/09/2023
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Pro-nuclear group calls for equal EC treatment in funding
A group of 12 pro-nuclear EU countries led by France has called on the European Commission to support the equal usage of nuclear energy in the green transition, the French energy ministry said on Wednesday.
read more... 13/07/2023
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Renewable share of German power use climbs to 52.3% in first half
Renewable energy accounted for 52.3% of Germany's power consumption in the first six months of the year, up 3.1 points from a year earlier, on higher solar production and lower overall electricity usage, data showed on Tuesday.
read more... 28/06/2023