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Growth in Thrive renewable electricity output reflects success of sector in 2018

The UK’s clean energy industry reached new highs in 2018. Renewables broke new records, delivering a third of all electricity generation, while power generated from fossil fuels was lower than ever before. The 21 renewable electricity projects which Thrive Renewables has invested in across the UK also enjoyed a hugely successful year, generating over 240 GWh of renewable electricity, sufficient to satisfy the electricity demand of 64,000 UK homes.

Posted: 13 Feb 2019

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A self-sufficient supply

As the energy sector evolves to include a growing volume of renewable electricity, the dynamic between demand and supply is changing. Historically, electricity suppliers have been slaves to demand. However, as the generation mix progresses towards lower carbon intensity, a more balanced relationship with increased flexibility is required.

Posted: 28 Jan 2019

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Climate Change – too little too late or a tipping point in consciousness?

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warns that we have just 12 years to turn the climate change ‘supertanker’ around. Crucially, it places responsibility for action, not just with Governments and international companies, but with us, individuals. Whilst this is a terrifying call to action, it validates Thrive’s mission, and further motivates us to continue to provide people with a way to come together and deliver positive impact.

Posted: 21 Dec 2018

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Financing the low carbon economy

As part of a series of events during Green Great Britain Week our MD, Matthew Clayton, reflected on projects in Bristol that we are part of which demonstrate the growth potential of renewables and highlight what is around the corner for pioneering businesses who choose to get involved.

Posted: 19 Oct 2018

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The good we do with money

Thrive exists to power the transition to a sustainable energy future. The way we do this is by giving people the opportunity to invest in renewable energy. We do good with our investors’ money. And with a community of over 6,000 investors, we are able to do quite a lot of good.

Posted: 01 Oct 2018

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Smart systems or smart behaviour

We don't have to wait for smart meters and storage to become a smart consumer today. Our MD, Matthew Clayton, is interviewed by Good With Money on reducing domestic energy use and home energy bills.

Posted: 28 Feb 2018

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The Thrive Community Bridge

We are supporting communities in taking ownership of their local energy projects. See how our 'Thrive Community Bridge' finance model works.

Posted: 27 Nov 2017

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INTERVIEW: Watch out for the renewables comeback

Good With Money Interviews Matthew Clayton, MD THRIVE: The thing about renewable energy is: it makes total sense. So much so that it’s hard to understand why any energy would not be renewable, now we have the technology to harness it.

Posted: 15 Nov 2017

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Why Wind could become the UK's No 1 energy source

UK offshore wind power has just become materially cheaper than nuclear. This is a major step forward for UK renewable energy and we hear from Matthew Clayton, MD of sustainable investment company, THRIVE Renewables about what this means for the industry. Written by Rebecca O'Connor - Good With Money

Posted: 16 Oct 2017

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