UK Energy Market Update: Early June
UK Energy Market Update: Early June Energy markets have shown mixed movements in recent weeks; influenced by supply-side disruptions, fluctuating renewable output, and stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Electricity Market Movements UK power prices rebounded after a mid-May slump, driven by outages and economic optimism Strong wind generation pushed short-term prices to multi-year […]
Data centre heat and hydrogen for resilience?
Four UKPN projects aim to reuse waste heat, unlock flexibility and create hydrogen UK Power Networks (UKPN) has secured funding for four pioneering energy projects through Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund, each aimed at supporting the journey towards a lower-carbon, more resilient electricity system. Among the most ambitious is Hot Chips, a project that explores reusing waste […]
TotalEnergies acquires major solar and battery project from Low Carbon
Energy giant has purchased 435 MW of solar and battery projects in southern England TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of a significant renewable energy portfolio from Low Carbon, comprising 350 MW of solar projects and 85 MW of battery storage across southern England. The deal strengthens TotalEnergies’ position in the clean energy market and supports […]
£20m upgrade to boost Dorset’s electricity for 60,000 customers
Chickerell substation upgrade will enhance power capacity, resilience and green energy access in Dorset More than 60,000 homes and businesses across south-west Dorset are set to benefit from a £20 million investment in electricity infrastructure by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). Work begins this month to upgrade the Chickerell substation near Weymouth, modernising ageing […]
Europe faces crisis of ‘summer’ energy poverty
Millions struggle to keep cool in soaring heat of summer creating a new type of energy poor As heatwaves become longer and more intense, a growing number of Europeans are falling into summer energy poverty – the inability to keep homes cool during dangerously hot weather. Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is warning that governments must […]
Labour must stop bottom trawling now
MPs warn marine protected zones are still being decimated by bottom trawling MPs have issued a scathing rebuke to the government over its failure to protect England’s seas, calling for an immediate ban on destructive practices like bottom trawling in protected waters. In a report published today, the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee warns Marine […]
Age UK wants swift action on Winter Fuel Payment changes
Charity calls for urgent clarity on restoring Winter Fuel Payments before this winter Age UK has responded cautiously to assurances from the Chancellor that more pensioners will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter. The charity, which has campaigned on the issue, said it was encouraged by the decision but stressed that urgent action is needed now, […]
EVs are for the rich only
Report shows massive divide between those who can afford EV charging at home and those left behind The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is in danger of leaving millions behind, with a new report warning that EV inequality could stall the country’s net zero ambitions. Cornwall Insight’s latest paper highlights a sharp divide in who can afford to […]
Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 4th June 2025
Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update Despite last week’s bearish moves, the market is turning higher again this week with the focus on the upcoming Norwegian maintenance and the pace of storage injections. The Kollsnes and Troll fields are scheduled for another round of outages starting tomorrow […]
Clean up our water system now say green groups after damning report
Campaigners warning of increased polluton and toxic conditions for aquatic species without policy shift Green campaigners have slammed the Government for dithering while England’s waterways slide into crisis—warning that the findings of the Independent Water Commission’s interim report must trigger immediate and radical reform. The report, published yesterday, exposes a catalogue of failure: weak political direction, poor […]
