Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
31156 results for "uk solar power"
Britain just greenlit a record-breaking 4.9 gigawatts of solar power, including the largest solar farm ever to win a government contract. The clean energy will power 16 million homes at half the cost of gas power.
A heat wave across northwest Europe broke temperature records and pushed solar power to meet nearly half of the UK's electricity demand. The surge in clean energy sent power prices plunging, even into negative territory in France.
Britain just greenlit its largest solar power project, an 800-megawatt farm in Lincolnshire that will generate enough clean energy for half the county's households. It's the latest win in a record-breaking year that saw renewables power more than half of the UK's electricity for the first time ever.
Solar power just helped push natural gas to an all-time low in the UK's electricity mix, dropping to just 2% during peak generation. Clean energy is quietly rewriting the rules of how Britain powers itself.
Britain just greenlit its largest solar farm yet, an 800-megawatt project in Lincolnshire that will power more than 180,000 homes annually. The approval marks a major step toward the UK's ambitious goal of completely decarbonizing its power grid by 2030.
For the first time ever, gas provided just 2% of the UK's electricity as solar power shattered records and some households were actually paid to use energy. This Earth Day milestone proves renewable energy isn't just good for the planet—it's cheaper and more reliable than fossil fuels.
Britain's solar panels generated more clean energy than ever this summer, saving households millions while keeping the lights on during record-breaking heat. One rooftop solar panel was installed every two minutes in July alone.
Great Britain just smashed its solar power generation record twice in two days, producing enough clean energy to power 11 million homes. The milestone shows how renewable energy is making the country more independent and protecting households from volatile energy prices.
Britain's solar panels just powered a record-breaking month, with sunshine providing more electricity than ever before. Families installing rooftop panels are slashing bills while building the country's clean energy future.
Britain is experiencing a solar revolution, with rooftop panels going up at a breathtaking pace of one installation every two minutes. Nearly 172,000 solar systems have been installed across the UK since January, helping families slash energy bills while powering the nation with clean energy.
A BBC Formula 1 broadcaster is proving that British sunshine can power a 1,000-mile road trip across the entire country. Jeremy Hart and his team are driving from Land's End to John O'Groats using only solar-charged energy.
Britain's solar farms just shattered generation records twice in one week, hitting 14.4GW as sunny skies powered homes across the country. The back-to-back wins show how far the UK's renewable energy has come. #
Britain just broke solar power records, and now millions of households could get free or heavily discounted electricity this summer. The catch? You'll need to use it during off-peak hours when renewable energy is flooding the grid. #
Solar power just supplied a record 14.4% of Britain's electricity, and starting August 27, anyone can plug a solar kit into their wall socket without an electrician. For the first time, renters and apartment dwellers can join the solar revolution for around £400.
Plug-in solar panels are hitting UK supermarket shelves, letting renters and apartment dwellers generate clean power without expensive installations. These affordable devices can power your fridge, WiFi, and slow cooker using just sunlight and a regular outlet.
Britain just greenlit its largest solar farm ever, an 800-megawatt clean energy project that will power hundreds of thousands of homes by 2029. The Springwell Solar Farm marks a major leap forward in the UK's transition away from fossil fuels.
The UK just greenlit a massive solar farm that will power 180,000 homes while smashing national solar generation records two days in a row. Britain is racing toward clean energy independence by 2030, and the sun is finally cooperating. #
A major solar developer just locked in over a billion dollars to power Britain's renewable energy revolution. The financing will help build gigawatts of solar farms across the UK, bringing clean electricity to homes and businesses.
Britain's solar panels just shattered energy records on back-to-back days, powering millions of homes as the country's biggest solar farm gets the green light. The sunny spring weather proved clean energy is becoming a powerhouse for the UK grid.
Britain just locked in a record-breaking 4.9 gigawatts of solar power through government contracts, marking the country's biggest solar commitment yet. The move slashes energy costs while pushing the UK closer to carbon-free electricity by 2030.
Showing 20 of 31156