One of the more common forms of carbon crediting, these are assigned to businesses that have been involved with or invested in woodland initiatives, such as planting trees or foliage....

A large turbine that generates electricity through its spinning blades. It’s one of the UK’s largest forms of renewable energy generation....

A component in a circuit that allows electricity to be transferred across. It’s an essential part of the National Grid, and diverting power from cables into homes and businesses....

Solar (or photovoltaic) panels capture solar energy (from the Sun) to generate electricity. They’re one of the UK’s main sources of renewable energy, alongside wind turbines....

Stands for photovoltaic. This means products (usually panels) that use solar energy to provide power....

This is when the National Grid experiences its greatest amount of demand. It’s usually between the hours of 6am and 9pm....

Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control. A scheme designed to help manage and mitigate the pollution from industrial-sized businesses....

This is any electricity generated through hydropower. These are usually dams or underwater turbines that turn the flow of water into energy....

Contracts For Difference. A government initiative designed to provide significant levels of support and funding to renewable energy generation....