Thursday 10th of September 2020 | Posted In: Energy saving, Renewable energy

Heat pumps key to London’s net zero ambition

Read our top five energy-related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. In this blog, we share more about our favourite energy news stories from the last couple of weeks:

  1. Heat pumps key to London’s net zero ambition: Heat pumps will have a critical role in tackling emissions from London’s buildings and delivering the mayor’s 2030 net zero ambitions, according to a new report. Read more here…
  2. GB carbon emissions from electricity hit record low in lockdown: Electricity demand fell by 13% in second quarter which helped renewables grow to 40% of energy mix. Read more here…
  3. Giant battery storage project secures site near Bristol: A new 33MW battery storage facility is set to be built near Bristol after a lease was signed this month between land investor Electric Land and Hallen Energy, part of renewable energy firm Voltalia SA. Read more here…
  4. Edinburgh firm behind incredible gravity energy storage project hails milestone: An ambitious bid to build a gravity-based energy storage project in Scotland has reached a major milestone as work on a £1 million demonstrator gets underway. Read more here…
  5. National Grid boss warns Britain risks power blackouts because of network decay: National Grid’s CEO fears parts of the UK are at greater risk because of the cancellation of projects and the lack of investment in energy networks. Read more here…

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