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Community-owned solar-powered railways – on track for net zero
Imagine a world where the sun powers not only our homes and cities, but also how we move around.
Posted: 18 Jan 2021
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Sustainable at heart
We are once again celebrating Good Money Week (24-30 October). This national campaign is run by the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association, which we are part of, and aims to grow and raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance.
Posted: 26 Oct 2020
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Building a net zero electricity system
At the 2020 Conservative Party Conference, Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the UK’s ambitions to become ‘the Saudi Arabia of wind power’ through the development of huge offshore wind farms. He said the UK would become "the world leader in clean wind energy".
Posted: 21 Oct 2020
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How does it work: Geothermal electricity generation
The United Downs geothermal project will use heat from the rock, around 5km beneath the ground, to generate renewable electricity.
Posted: 12 Aug 2020
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Renewables records point to positive future
2019 was a record breaking year for renewables, generating more electricity than fossil fuels during the third quarter, for the first time ever. And 2020’s looking even better!
Posted: 29 Jul 2020
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Going full circle: the story of mean moor
Community co-operatives successfully raise £5.7M to repay Thrive’s Community Energy Funding Bridge.
Posted: 26 Jun 2020
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Video: Impact 2019
2019 was another positive year of impact for Thrive. We generated enough clean electricity to power all the homes in Worcester, saving over 75,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and helping to decarbonise the UK’s energy system in line with net zero ambitions.
Posted: 28 May 2020
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Renewables dominate the grid
Renewables have been on the rise in recent years, hitting an all time high in 2019 with renewable energy generating 36.9% of the UK’s electricity needs.
Posted: 27 May 2020
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Turbines keep turning in turbulent times
As the world continues to tackle coronavirus, dedicated teams across the country are working hard to keep the energy system up and running and your lights on.
Posted: 12 May 2020
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Future leaders in clean energy - National Apprenticeship Week 2020
This week we’re celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2020, looking beyond the outdated stereotypes that surround apprenticeships, and celebrating the value they bring.
Posted: 07 Feb 2020
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Empowering our team to take sustainable, flight-free holidays
We are proud to announce that Thrive is a pioneering member of the Climate Perks programme, created by climate charity “Possible”, offering our staff two paid ‘journey days’ when opting for sustainable holiday travel.
Posted: 29 Jan 2020
