Power generation news

Worried by the reports this morning that Ofgem is predicting rises of up to 60% in our annual energy bills? Well, worry some more! [More]

A plan to build a new biomass and waste-fuelled power station in Essex has received government approval. [More]

The government has unveiled details of how it intends to meet the UK's climate change targets. [More]

Domestic wind turbines could become an important energy saving technology, a new report has suggested. [More]

Wind turbine maker Vestas has announced it will cut 600 jobs in the UK [More]

UK energy savings from renewables set to save £13bn. [More]

Why the country's power generation ability will run into trouble in about six years [More]

British Waterways has revealed plans for up to 25 small-scale hydro electricity schemes to be based near weirs and dams on British rivers [More]

Fears have been raised that several UK power stations might have to close in 2013, leading to shortfalls in UK electricity production and possible power blackouts. Under EU rules old coal and oil power stations were given a choice: upgrade and become clean, or close down after another 20,000 operati... [More]