Natural hydrogen discovery offers unlimited energy
Scientists discover natural hydrogen could meet global needs for 170,000 years A new study from Oxford, Durham and Toronto universities could unlock a vast, low-emission energy source capable of powering humanity for 170,000 years. Published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, the research outlines a detailed strategy—an “exploration recipe”—for identifying and extracting natural hydrogen stored deep […]
Capital’s rivers return to life
Rivers in and around London are coming back to life after restoration of wetlands and clean up London’s rivers are flowing back to life, with more than 60km of waterway restored since 2000 – and the city is just getting started. Ahead of this year’s London Rivers Week (30 May–8 June), organisers say projects like reedbed creation, […]
New handbook key to cutting grid queues
NESO opens new phase of queue reform with evidence guide for power projects Thousands of energy projects vying for grid connection face a shake-up as NESO launches a new handbook to guide developers through the next phase of the Connections Reform process. Working with the Energy Networks Association (ENA) and network operators, the National Energy […]
Carbon prices jump 8% after emissions deal
EU deal on emissions means UK firms likely to pay more in the short term for carbon UK carbon prices surged more than 8% on Monday after the government confirmed it will link its emissions trading system (UK ETS) with the EU’s, sparking fears of rising costs for industry. The deal – the first major reset of […]
Welsh pumped hydro station back from the dead
Pumped storage lifeline: ENGIE replanting secures low-carbon UK future A decade-long refurbishment of the Dinorwig and Ffestiniog pumped storage hydro stations is now underway, safeguarding 2.1GW of low-carbon capacity critical to the energy transition and electricity security. ENGIE, which owns 75% of the plants via the First Hydro Company joint venture with CDPQ, will carry […]
Emissions deal a step forward or back?
Starmer says links emissions trading again will save businesses £800m in carbon taxes The UK and EU have agreed to link their emissions trading systems, a move Prime Minister Keir Starmer says will save British businesses £800 million a year in avoided carbon taxes. Unveiled at a summit in London on 19 May, the deal […]
Younger generation want green jobs but lack the skills to get them
Less than half of youth globally feel equipped for a green workforce, despite high interest in climate careers While most young people around the world want to work in climate-related jobs, fewer than half feel they have the skills to do so. So says a new global report by Capgemini Research Institute and UNICEF’s Generation […]
Retail charging gets £20m boost
Be.EV and Schroders Capital to deliver ultra-rapid EV charging across 22 retail and leisure destinations Retail therapy can now be done with less guilt as a massive expansion of EV charge points on the way. Be.EV, backed by Octopus Energy Generation, will invest £20 million to install 200 ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging bays across […]
RAF museum among those set for green facelift
Museums, schools and other public buildings get new energy upgrades to save taxpayers money One of Britain’s most iconic aviation hangars is going green, as part of a £630 million government push to slash energy bills across public buildings. The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands will get £1 million to fit heat pumps and solar […]
Spanish blackout caused by sudden loss of power and not enough back up
Massive powercut on April 28 was caused by substation failures in Southern Spain Spain’s worst-ever blackout on 28 April was caused by a sudden collapse in power generation across three southern provinces. This triggered a complete failure of the electricity system across mainland Spain and Portugal says a report into the blackout. At 12:33 p.m., […]
