Analysis
A deep dive into fuel distribution industry data
...solar and heat pumps. The census shows that the number of oil-heated homes has dropped 3% since the last census. It is likely that many oil-heated homes are in the...
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Showcasing oil heating’s future
...year, the show’s commercial lead, Jonathan Hibbert, said: “This show is about oil working smarter and more efficiently alongside complementary renewable technologies such as solar PV, solar thermal, heat pumps...
Insight
In a turbulent sea, the clean energy transition proves surprisingly steady
...This figure reflects investment in the construction of renewable energy production facilities, such as wind, solar and geothermal power plants, as well as biofuels production plants. Power grid investment was...
Opinion
Transition Talk – Energy sector: prospects and challenges – can the UK be a global leader in clean energy?
...to outsource specific industries to Asia or Africa. The result, is to make any given country vulnerable to drastic price increases. For instance, solar panels, wind turbine blades, batteries, and...
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Products for a greener sector
...in taking part in this innovative programme should visit GreenerHGV. Carbon neutral forecourts Also in Ireland, Certa Fuel has installed Solar PV panels at three of its forecourts, Clarehall, Ballymount...
Interview
The downstream customer
...boiler and tank, opting for a 43KW biomass wood pellet boiler and a solar thermal panel to supplement the heated water tank. “After 14 years, the boiler broke down and...
Insight
BP OUTLOOK 2023: the outlook for global energy to 2050
...decarbonise, led by the increasing dominance of wind and solar power. Wind and solar will account for all or most of the growth in power generation, aided by continuing cost...
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Certas accelerates energy transition strategy with renewables appointment and acquisition
...heat pumps, solar panels, EV chargers and underfloor heating. Hafod Renewable Energy is the second major investment Certas Energy has made to grow its renewable solutions offering, having acquired Preston-based...
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Certa move into renewables fuelled by Alternative Energy Ireland acquisition
In line with its ambition to be Ireland’s most progressive energy provider, fuel supplier Certa, part of DCC, has announced the acquisition of solar and renewable energy specialists Alternative Energy...
Opinion
Report calls for a technology-agnostic approach to home heat decarbonisation
...ventilation with heat recovery, solar PV, and electric battery storage, to smart thermal storage, smart controls, solar thermal systems, low-carbon fuels and more.” Diverse built environment Bim Afolami, MP, commented:...
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Crown Oil Group delivers carbon neutrality as it celebrates 75 years
...emissions as much as possible through measures such as using solar energy and purchasing electricity from other renewable sources. Crown Oil Group partnered with the North-West team of ClearLead Consulting...
Insight
BP Energy Outlook 2022 Edition – the outlook to 2050
...their reliance on coal. Growth in liquefied natural gas plays a central role in increasing emerging markets’ access to natural gas. Wind and solar power will expand rapidly, accounting for...
Insight
Government Spending Review 2025: A promise to deliver the Warm Homes Plan ‘in full’
...solar panels, batteries, and low carbon heating systems. While the government views heat pumps as the primary low carbon heating solution, it has acknowledged that for some off‑grid homes this...
Market Report
Why a lack of both infrastructure and green production leaves hydrogen-fuelled vehicles a ‘grey’ area
...requirement of electrolysis is electricity and, to make the hydrogen green, that electricity must come from eco-friendly generation (e.g., wind or solar). Furthermore, the separation of hydrogen from water requires...
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Interest in carbon credits sees UK farmers focus more on renewable energy production
...for farmers to play a key role in the green energy revolution. By harnessing resources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydropower, farmers can use their land to generate clean...
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More opportunities for fossil fuel producers
...of the world we’re beginning to see battery electric cars starting to gain consumer acceptance while wind and solar costs are falling fast – all of this is good news...
Interview
A Day in the Life: Wilma Kelly of Certas Energy
...renewable operatives installing solar panels on customer sites. I CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT… my mobile phone. In my job, being contactable and maintaining communication is key. It’s important to...
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Certification formalises industry supplier’s investment in decarbonisation
...and product research and design and has now achieved: • Carbon neutrality at its head office in Rendlesham, United Kingdom, using its own extensive solar array that powers the office,...