Net-zero sceptic regions stand to gain most from clean power jobs
RenewableUK and Opinium research shows that seven coastal and industrial areas – Yorkshire & the Humber, Cleveland, Pembrokeshire, Cumbria, Suffolk, Lincolnshire and Norfolk – are set to see offshore wind employment nearly quadruple by 2030, yet these constituencies are forecast to elect Reform UK or Conservative MPs in roughly 80% of seats. Offshore wind already […]
‘The value of generating the green megawatt is under pressure’ – Adaptogen Capital
Interview with James Mills, managing director at Adaptogen Capital The UK has built one of Europe’s most active battery storage markets, but its next phase will be harder, more capital intensive and increasingly dependent on… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Tech giants deepen commitment to carbon-removal coalition Frontier
Frontier, the carbon-removal purchasing coalition formed by Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify and others, has announced an additional $915 million in funding, bringing total pledges to $1.8 billion. The new tranche will support long-term offtake contracts for high-potential technologies such as ocean alkalinity enhancement, biomass-based removal, enhanced rock weathering and direct air capture. Frontier plans to make […]
Portugal fast-tracks wind and solar with Green Map initiative
Portugal’s government has designated 1,302 priority zones – 792 for solar and 510 for wind – near existing grid connections to accelerate renewables development. The Green Map aims to streamline permitting by focusing projects within 10 km of transmission lines and avoiding areas with high environmental constraints; a public consultation runs until mid-July. Solar capacity […]