Renewable energy
Everything you need to know about clean energy this week
We round up the biggest stories in the world of renewable and clean energy
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How much renewable energy does the UK use? Renewable energy supplied 52.5% of the electricity generated in the UK in 2025, the second year in a row that has reached over 50% -
Heat pumps help UK emissions fall to 150-year low Heat pumps and EVs have helped UK emissions fall to record lows since the Victorian era, according to new data. -
The advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source produced by the Earth's natural heat. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy here. -
Government launches £1bn Local Homes Plan to cut energy bills Communities across the UK will be able to own and control their own clean energy projects, thanks to an up to £1bn funding as part of the Local Homes Plan, from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). -
Portable wind turbine provides power anywhere with a breeze The Shine 2.0 is small, light and durable and is the brand’s follow-up to its successful 2021 crowdfunding campaign for the Shine 1.0. -
Households need to prepare for severe storms The Met Office has warned of severe storms this winter, meaning UK homes have to prepare for power cuts and potential damage. -
Government pledges to protect homes and businesses from energy chaos Families and small businesses will soon be better protected when things go wrong in the energy market thanks to new consumer rights set out by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. -
Mercedes unveils car that can be powered using solar coating The Vision Iconic prototype was unveiled at Shanghai Fashion Week in China and is the first car to feature the car giant’s ‘solar paint’ photovoltaic solution. -
‘Easy-to-install’ solar kit could revolutionise renewable energy A new type of home solar kit from Muthesius Kunsthochschule that can be installed by anyone without any tools has the potential to revolutionise how households around consume renewable energy, including those in remote regions without access to electricity.