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Tesla , the electric car giant led by Elon Musk, has taken its first step toward supplying electricity to British homes. The company has formally applied to the energy regulatory body, Ofgem, for an electricity supply licence, a move that could open the door to competing with the UK’s biggest energy providers. The bid comes through Tesla Energy Ventures, the firm’s UK arm based in Manchester. If it is approved, Tesla could sell electricity directly to homes, going up against big names like British Gas, EDF and E.ON Next, as well as newer suppliers such as Octopus Energy. The move reflects Tesla’s growing focus on the energy sector as part of its wider mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable power. Ofgem is taking comments from the public on the application until 22 August. After that, the regulator will review, with a decision expected within the next year. Tesla’s energy ambitions are not new. The company set up its energy division in 2015 to bring battery technology from ...

Britain's making a real push toward going green, with plans to achieve the net-zero target by 2050. This is not just about fighting against climate issues. It aims to promote economic transformation. The government believes it can create over 250,000 jobs in green industries within the next six years. To achieve this target, workers are going to have to learn new expertise and get comfortable with the whole green sector. Why Are Green Skills Important? Green skills are what workers need to do jobs in clean energy companies. They also help change old ways of working to be better for the environment. The energy business wants these skills now because they are important for a few reasons: Booming Renewable Sectors :  Wind farms and solar panels are taking up more space in Britain's power landscape these days, which means there is loads of work for people who know their way around turbines, can install solar setups, and understand how to connect to the main grid properly.   Hydrog...