Tokyo to build eco-friendly 'solar roads' ahead of 2020 Olympics The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to introduce "solar roads" that collect energy from the sun via solar panels installed ben... June 11, 2018
Renewables sets new generation record as low carbon power takes 50% share Government data has revealed that the UK’s ever-expanding renewables fleet set a new generation record last year, providing more evidence – ... March 29, 2018
Ford to boost investment in electric cars by 2022 Chairman Bill Ford said the car maker would have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its range by 2022. Click here to read more: R... January 19, 2018
UK enjoyed 'greenest year for electricity ever' in 2017 The rise of renewable energy helped break 13 clean energy records in 2017. In June, for the first time, wind, nuclear and solar power ge... January 04, 2018
Seasons Greetings from the Barratt Energy Team Wishing our connections seasonal greetings and best wishes for a happy new year - from the Barratt Energy team. December 13, 2017
Battery storage is poised to recharge the UK's energy sector over the next year So far, 2017 has been a year of milestones for clean forms of energy. The National Grid said this summer was the greenest ever, offshore ... November 17, 2017
Bentley plans to install UK’s largest solar carport Bentley Motors is planning to construct the UK’s largest solar carport – a significant 2.938MW in size – on an employee car park adjacent to... October 20, 2017
Firm plans to store enough energy for the whole of Preston - in a farmer’s field A battery storage depot, with enough electricity to power the whole of Preston, could be built in a farmer’s field in Penwortham. Click ... October 13, 2017
Scotland will ban new petrol and diesel cars 8 years earlier than the rest of the UK The Scottish government has pledged to phase out new petrol and diesel cars and vans across Scotland by 2032, eight years ahead of the UK Go... September 13, 2017
The green energy revolution is now unstoppable We are seeing a really exciting embrace of renewable energy on a huge scale around the world that is disrupting entire industries. Click... September 08, 2017
We're driving to an electric future, but how do we keep the kettle on? Electric vehicles are now a reality, but boiling a kettle at the same time as charging your car may not be, according to insights published ... September 04, 2017
No need for subsidies. Higher volumes and better chemistry are causing costs to plummet Click here to read more: READ MORE via econ... August 30, 2017
Solar inverters help farm generate 900MWh The first solar power plant in the UK to use the new ABB PRO-33 string inverters is set to produce 900MWh a year at a farm in Shropshire. Th... August 21, 2017
Record-breaking summer for renewable power generation Supplies of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, in the UK have outstripped fossil fuels this summer. On 26 May, solar panels pr... August 12, 2017
Petrol and diesel ban: How will it work? New diesel and petrol cars and vans will be banned in the UK from 2040 in a bid to tackle air pollution, the government has announced. ... July 27, 2017
Gateshead heads energy revolution with massive 'battery' powering Sage and Baltic AT 4pm every weekday the two massive batteries based in the corner of a Gateshead Council depot on Park Road will click into operation deliv... July 04, 2017
Our revamped website is here Check out the new website here: www.barratt-energy.com Today, we launched our brand new website! Our site beams a clear message o... June 19, 2017
Renewables provide more than half UK electricity for first time The National Grid says alternative fuel generated more electricity than coal and gas in the UK on Wednesday. Click here to read more: ... June 12, 2017
UK achieves solar power record as temperatures soar A record amount of solar power was generated on Friday as Britain basked in sunshine and temperatures of up to 28C, the National Grid has sa... May 29, 2017
Eaton and Manchester City announce energy storage partnership, first units to ship in July Power management firm Eaton has landed a multi-year partnership with Manchester City, becoming the football club’s official home energy stor... May 15, 2017