We’ve all heard the term net zero, but what exactly does it mean?

Greenhouse gases (also known as GHGs) are gases in the earth’s atmosphere that trap heat. Find out more about the process here.

As conversation around climate change grows louder, we’ve had to become familiar with the language used to describe what it all means.

And what’s the difference between green energy, renewable energy and clean energy?

With the UK and US aiming to reach net zero by 2050, using electricity that comes from renewable sources is essential to help reduce our carbon emissions.

Solar power works by converting energy from the sun into power. There are two forms of energy generated from the sun for our use – electricity and heat.

Could LNG be the fossil fuel that has yet to reach its true potential as we move towards cleaner, low-carbon energy systems?

Electricity interconnectors run under the sea, underground or via overhead cabling and connect the electricity systems of two countries. It allows the trading and sharing of green electricity.

Wind turbines can turn the power of wind into the electricity we all use to power our homes and businesses. We explain how they work and why they are important to the future of energy.

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a way of reducing carbon emissions, which could be key to helping to tackle global warming.

If you look out to the North Sea from the UK’s East Coast, you’ll see line upon line of these immense white wind turbines. But how do they work?

Visit Energy Explained to find out more about how energy works, from its history to the innovations and technologies that could help us build a cleaner, greener energy system for the future.