Welsh community energy co-op secures £1.4 million to expand rooftop solar

Egni Co-op, managed by community energy charity Awel Aman Tawe, has secured almost £1.4 million from the Development Bank of Wales’ Local Energy Fund to deploy around 2 MW of community-owned rooftop solar. The loan will finance installations on schools and public buildings across Wales, generating about 1.9 GWh of renewable electricity annually, with roughly […]
Wind and solar overtake gas for the first time in global electricity generation

Wind and solar generated 22% of global electricity in April 2026, while gas‑fired power supplied 20%. This is the first recorded month in which renewables outpaced gas on a global scale. The milestone reflects structural… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]