Oxford United scores UK’s ‘first’ all-electric football stadium
The 16,000-seater stadium will operate entirely on renewable energy, with roof-mounted solar panels, an air-source heat pump and energy efficient building fabric Planning permission has been granted for what is claimed will be the UK’s first all-electric football stadium. Cherwell District Council’s planning committee gave the green light for Oxford United’s proposed 16,000-seater stadium to […]
Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 22nd August 2025
Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update Following last week’s bearish movements, the last three sessions gains bring us back to where we were at the start of August. Despite what some may have thought was a positive meeting with Russia/U.S. and then U.S, Ukraine and EU leaders […]
Hydrogen projects in New York get $11m boost
Projects will demonstrate new technology designs, cost reductions associated with hydrogen storage and distribution and deploy zero-emission hydrogen-powered transportation More than $11 million (£8.2m) has been awarded to support five clean hydrogen research and development projects in New York State. They will demonstrate new technology designs, cost reductions associated with hydrogen storage and distribution, evaluate large-scale […]
UK Power Networks turns up the heat in new project
HeatScape will map existing heat networks and give a detailed picture of how electrified networks will interact with the grid UK Power Networks (UKPN) has launched a new project to map existing heat networks across the country and ignite the future of clean heat. It has partnered with consultancy Arup, Environmental Resources Management and green heating […]
Household energy bills to increase by 1%, forecasters predict
Cornwall Insight forecasts the price cap will rise to £1,737 a year for a typical dual fuel consumer this winter Household energy bills are expected to increase by 1% in October despite lower wholesale costs. That’s according to latest forecasts by Cornwall Insight, which predicts the price cap will rise to £1,737 a year for a typical […]
Wales proposes including glass in deposit return scheme
It has launched a consultation on its plans, which also aims to prioritise reuse over traditional recycling methods The Welsh Government is proposing to include glass drink containers under the nation’s deposit return scheme (DRS) to boost recycling and reduce waste. It has launched a consultation on its plans, which also aims to prioritise reuse over […]
Zelestra raises $282m for solar and battery project in Chile
The Aurora facility will consist of 220MW of solar and 1GWh of battery storage capacity Zelestra has secured a $282 million (£209m) financing package for a solar and battery storage hybrid facility in Chile. The Aurora plant, which consists of 220MW of solar and 1GWh of battery storage capacity, is backed by financing from Natixis CIB, […]
UK water firms must involve customers in key decisions, says Ofwat
The regulator has launched a new consultation after the government gave new powers to issue rules about remuneration and governance Water companies in the UK must involve customers and listen to their views in key decisions that have a material impact on them. That’s according to Ofwat in its newly-launched consultation, following new powers granted to the […]
Scotland confirms £273k to encourage community climate action
Eight organisations will share the funding for projects such as climate literary classes, community workshops and participatory arts sessions The Scottish Government has granted £273,000 of funding for community activities aimed at increasing understanding of how climate change is relevant to them and what action can be taken. Eight organisations, including Changeworks, Forth Valley Sensory Centre […]
UK-backed solar plant to power 82,000 homes in the Philippines
A major solar energy plant, backed by the UK Government, is to help power more than 82,000 homes in the Philippines The 99MW Mindanao solar plant in Tantangan, South Cotabato, which represents ₱4.49 billion (£0.06bn) of investment, will also prevent 66,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year. The project is supported by funding from British International […]
