Explained
Short primers, then headlines from official and reputable RSS feeds we licence to show. Always open the source for the full story.
A megawatt (MW) measures electrical capacity — how much power a plant can deliver when running. One thousand MW = 1 GW. Household demand is often talked about in kilowatts; a large offshore wind farm is hundreds of MW.
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We map DESNZ REPD statuses onto a simple track: proposed → in planning → approved → under construction → operational. Refused, withdrawn and cancelled sit off that track. Status is as published in the extract, not a live site feed.
Browse all projects →arrow_forwardGrams of CO₂ per kWh on the GB grid, published half-hourly by NESO’s Carbon Intensity API. Low intensity usually means more wind/nuclear/solar relative to fossil generation. Live Grid shows the latest national figure.
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The Renewable Energy Planning Database (DESNZ) lists renewable and storage projects through the UK planning system. We load the public CSV under the Open Government Licence and show methodology notes on the Data page.
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Bookmark these — they are the underlying sources behind GridRecord.
From DESNZ (GOV.UK) and Carbon Brief RSS — titles and short summaries only; click through for the article. National Grid's public /news feed is mostly US utility stories; we link their UK media centre above rather than mirroring that feed.
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-16T13:34:02.000Z
Global fossil-fuel emissions are set to fall by around 0.5% in 2026 amid the fallout from the Hormuz crisis, according… The post Analysis: Global fossil-fuel emissions set to fall in 2026 amid Hormuz crisis appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-15T23:01:00.000Z
Aviation is on track to be responsible for 80% of the UK’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050, according to… The post CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’ appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-14T07:00:00.000Z
All the ambulance services in England experienced some of their busiest-ever days during this summer’s record-breaking June heatwave, according to… The post Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances appeared first on Carbon Brief .
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-09-13T23:01:00.000Z
UK and US set to sign agreements at the Global Fusion Policy Summit to combine expertise in AI, computing and fusion and to cooperate on regulating fusion energy.
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-11T14:06:49.000Z
Wildfires currently burning large swathes of land in Indonesia are on track to produce emissions on a par with the… The post El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-11T10:12:49.000Z
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has emerged as a major force in UK politics in recent years – pushing… The post Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-11T07:00:00.000Z
More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled due to heat during the UK’s record May and June heatwaves,… The post Revealed: More than 1,000 NHS operations cancelled due to record UK heatwaves appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-10T13:00:00.000Z
Extreme heat is one of the deadliest climate hazards, but no two heatwaves are the same. Heat extremes that happen… The post Guest post: How extreme heat is ‘creeping’ from summer into autumn and spring appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-10T10:42:50.000Z
The UK government has slashed its hopes for electric planes and “sustainable aviation fuels” (SAFs), ahead of giving the green… The post UK aviation emissions to be 50% higher than thought by 2050, government admits appeared first on Carbon Brief .
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-09-09T14:31:30.000Z
OPRED communications issued to stakeholders in 2026.
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-08T16:03:25.000Z
On the morning of 26 August, flash floods surged through a Himalayan border region of Nepal and the Chinese region… The post Q&A: What can – and cannot – be said about global warming’s role in the 2026 Himalayan floods appeared first on Carbon Brief .
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-09-08T12:55:52.000Z
Minister for Local Energy and Jobs Martin McCluskey delivered a speech at the Google for Startups Accelerator: Europe event in London on 8 September.
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-04T11:21:35.000Z
Solar power generation in the UK reached a new record over the summer of 2026, as temperatures across the nation… The post Analysis: UK solar power hits record high over summer 2026 appeared first on Carbon Brief .
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-04T10:45:44.000Z
Farmers around Europe are dealing with the aftermath of a summer of extreme heat, drought and wildfires that were exacerbated… The post How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts appeared first on Carbon Brief .
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-09-03T14:00:12.000Z
The UK has announced its intention to invest £400 million into the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF).
Carbon Brief · 2026-09-02T23:01:00.000Z
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, as oil consumption plummeted amid the… The post Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions fall in Q2 2026 due to plummeting oil use appeared first on Carbon Brief .
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-08-27T11:26:34.000Z
Families and businesses across the UK are embracing solar power.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-08-27T08:38:00.000Z
Thousands of households on heating oil have applied for a heat pump, taking advantage of the £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-08-26T21:30:03.000Z
Households can save hundreds on bills as plug-in solar panels become legal to use and buy across the country.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-08-26T08:44:23.000Z
Find out how the VAT cut on household electricity bills will work for you.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-08-20T09:25:50.000Z
Challenge aims to strengthen UK energy security, create jobs in new industries, and reduce energy bills in the long-term
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-08-11T23:01:00.000Z
Government reveals the communities in over 40 locations eligible for cheaper electricity bills.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-07-30T23:01:03.000Z
Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by 23 August to receive it automatically this winter.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-07-27T12:14:07.000Z
UK government to support residents of evacuated homes in Coalsnaughton.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-07-21T06:00:03.000Z
Letter setting out the Capacity Market auction parameters for the T-1 auction for the 2027 to 2028 delivery year, and the T-4 auction for the 2030 to 2031 delivery year.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-07-21T05:05:00.000Z
New Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-07-15T23:30:00.000Z
First wave of schools to get government-funded solar will save £220 million on their bills to reinvest in children’s education.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-07-08T21:30:00.000Z
Sizewell B power plant given 20‑year lifetime extension to continue operating until 2055.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-07-08T14:07:16.000Z
Families and businesses will benefit from more solar power as the government has approved a major new solar power project.
DESNZ (GOV.UK) · 2026-07-06T12:46:42.000Z
Bradford, Manchester, Bristol, London and Birmingham are the first cities to host annual ‘Energising Britain’ events.