Ipsum contracts boost grid upgrades to cut emissions and meet Clean Power 2030
Ipsum contracts boost grid upgrades to cut emissions and meet Clean Power 2030 Grid upgrades accelerate clean power and cut reliance on fossil fuels Ipsum Group has secured four 132kV Major Projects contracts with SP Energy Networks. The work supports the Government’s Clean Power 2030 ambition to deliver a cleaner, more secure electricity system. During […]
Can new nuclear power cut data centre emissions as demand surges?
Can new nuclear power cut data centre emissions as demand surges? New nuclear could power AI growth while cutting carbon emissions Rising energy demand from hyperscale data centres is becoming a major barrier to growth, as AI drives ever larger facilities and power-hungry computing. For operators seeking consistent, local and low-carbon energy, new nuclear options […]
Cambridgeshire power cuts highlight need for resilient, low-carbon grids
Cambridgeshire power cuts highlight need for resilient, low-carbon grids Local outages show why stronger grids support cleaner energy future. An unplanned power cut affected homes across parts of Cambridgeshire on Sunday evening. Outages were reported in Werrington, Peterborough, and in the villages of Over and Willingham. UK Power Networks said it became aware of the […]
Ageing power plants raise risks to UK energy security and net zero goals
Ageing power plants raise risks to UK energy security and net zero goals Ageing power stations threaten UK supply and slow sustainable decarbonisation Britain faces a rising risk of electricity rationing by the next general election unless ageing gas plants are replaced. A report by consultancy Watt-Logic warns urgent action is needed to secure reliable, […]
Platinum-free solar hydrogen offers cheaper, cleaner path to zero-carbon fuels
Platinum-free solar hydrogen offers cheaper, cleaner path to zero-carbon fuels Platinum-free solar hydrogen breakthrough cuts costs and boosts sustainability Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have demonstrated a new way to produce hydrogen using sunlight and water without relying on scarce platinum. The breakthrough could lower costs and environmental impacts while accelerating the […]
Dogger Bank South decision pushed back as ministers seek more time
Dogger Bank South decision pushed back as ministers seek more time Dogger Bank extension plans are delayed till April by minister The government has delayed its decision on the Dogger Bank South offshore wind extension, pushing the deadline back to 30 April 2026. The move pauses a major planning call on the 3GW project off […]
SSE got £10m for wind power that was unused
SSE got £10m for wind power that was unused Viking wind farm in Shetland generated a million MWh of unused energy last year SSE earned nearly £10 million in constraint payments for unused wind power generated in Scotland, the vast majority from its Viking wind farm. Over one million MWh of energy went unused after […]
Gas power stations carry the load as temperatures tumble
Gas power stations carry the load as temperatures tumble Cold snap set to ramp up prices and demand across markets Gas power has been keeping us going as Britain freezes. An Arctic blast of snow, sleet and hail has pushed temperatures down to -12.5°C, the coldest this winter, driving a sharp surge in electricity demand and […]
How low can you go? Subsea cable laid at record depth
How low can you go? Subsea cable laid at record depth Power cable reaches world record depth of 2000m between Sicily and Sardinia Nexans has completed a world-record subsea cable installation at a depth of 2,150 metres (7,054ft), marking a major milestone for Italy’s Tyrrhenian Link project. The record was set during an offshore campaign in December, […]
SSEN launches 46MW flex auction
SSEN launches 46MW flex auction Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Distribution announces new auction from Jan 12th SSEN is opening the door to the next phase of grid flexibility. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Distribution will launch a new long-term flexibility auction on 12 January 2026, seeking a further 46MW of capacity to help manage growing […]
