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Young people and workers unite to demand action on climate crisis
Three Thrive team members joined more than 7.6 million people from across the world to support the Global Climate Strike between 20th and 27th September.
Posted: 04 Oct 2019
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Three Thrive team members joined more than 7.6 million people from across the world to support the Global Climate Strike between 20th and 27th September.
Posted: 04 Oct 2019
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98.9% think the government needs to improve support for the renewable energy industry.
Posted: 12 Sep 2019
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“The need for action has rarely been clearer. Our message to government is simple: Now, do it.” Committee on Climate Change.
Posted: 12 Jul 2019
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Britain must retain membership of the European Internal Energy Market (IEM) if Fenland’s wind energy sector is to continue to thrive, warned Euro-MP Alex Mayer at the European Parliament.
Posted: 22 Jan 2018
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Nuclear energy is once again at the heart of the Government’s plans for electricity. Low carbon, yes, but at what cost? Hasn’t Nuclear got some legacy issues?
Posted: 11 Dec 2017
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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