Prospect becomes union for GB Energy Nuclear
Trade union will represent workers building future nuclear plants Prospect, the UK’s leading energy union, has secured official recognition as the trade union for staff at Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N), the government’s new nuclear delivery body. Based in Warrington, GBE-N is tasked with rolling out small modular reactors (SMRs) across the UK. The […]
Coventry solar farm scaled back after public objections
Lentons Lane Solar Farm is proposed 25MW project by E.ON with Coventry Council Plans for a major solar farm in Coventry have been scaled back following public feedback, as E.ON and Coventry City Council launch a fresh round of consultation on the revised design. The Lentons Lane Solar Farm, proposed for land next to the […]
We’re cutting food waste too slowly
Although waste has fallen by 9% we still bin 4 million tonnes of edible food a year Household food waste in the UK dropped by 9% from 2021 to 2022, saving around 400,000 tonnes of waste and offering a brief glimmer of hope for Net Zero. But the progress is already stalling and WRAP says […]
Ofgem enforcement probe into Heathrow fire
Regulator investigates why 7 year fault was missed as cause of fire Ofgem has launched an official investigation into National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) following the catastrophic fire at the North Hyde substation in March that cut power to nearly 67,000 customers, including Heathrow Airport and triggered widespread disruption across London. The regulator confirmed the probe, after NESO’s final […]
Heatwave sending Europe’s power grids into stress mode, expert warns
Climate change with more extreme heat is pushing grids to the limit across the continent Europe’s power grids are creaking under the strain of extreme heat, with electricity demand rising fast and supply patterns failing to match up – triggering wild price swings and growing market volatility. Jean-Paul Harreman, Director at Montel Analytics, has sounded […]
UN drought report offers grim picture
World is spiralling into regular periods of water shortage and desertification says study The silent catastrophe creeping across the globe isn’t a war or pandemic – it’s drought. While we’ve had a heatwave during the spring and early summer, parts of Europe are in full on drought under a ‘heat dome.’ But is this just […]
Moisture in cables caused Heathrow fire
Image Source: London Fire Brigade -X.com NESO report concludes problem was missed for 7 years and Heathrow’s internal power supply was vulnerable The North Hyde substation fire that plunged Heathrow into chaos was caused by a single catastrophic failure — and the National Energy System Operator (NESO) says lessons must be learned fast. In its […]
Sold out ELCC ready to challenge and inform
Energy Live Consultancy Conference is going to be a bumper day We’ve done it. Seven hundred tickets. Gone. ELCC 2025 is now officially sold out — and that tells you everything about where the broker world is heading. With market volatility refusing to settle and policy shifting fast under your feet, there’s never been a […]
Historic jet stream record challenges climate link to winter weather extremes
Jet stream’s erratic winter patterns not new, say Dartmouth scientists A new study from Dartmouth University says the polar jet stream which often controls heatwaves in Europe and North America, is not directly affected by climate change. Contrary to previous belief – researchers found that the jet stream’s recent “waviness”, its dramatic meanders that bring […]
Gas imports soar as domestic production slumps, sparking call for North Sea revival
UK gas imports up 19% as domestic production continues to decline New government data has revealed a sharp rise in gas imports, driven by falling North Sea output and poor renewable generation, reigniting debate over domestic energy security. The UK energy trends report for January–March shows gas imports rose 19% year-on-year, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports […]
