Looming crisis for households on RTS meters
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable households risk losing heating and hot water as RTS meters are phased out Vulnerable households face a “looming crisis” due to delays in replacing old Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters, the End Fuel Poverty Coalition has warned. In a letter to Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh and Ofgem Chief Executive Jonathan Brearley, the […]
Is fusion finally within reach?
After decades of promise, commercial fusion energy could power the grid by 2035 says report Fusion energy, long dismissed as “always 30 years away,” is edging closer to reality, according to new analysis by IDTechEx. In its latest report, “Fusion Energy Market 2025-2045: Technologies, Players, Timelines,” the research firm explores whether fusion could deliver commercial power […]
Is European blackout just the start?
Are renewables making grids more vulnerable to a collapse? The massive blackout that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness on Monday has reignited concerns over the stability of Europe’s peripheral power grids, particularly as the continent accelerates its shift towards renewable energy. Yesterday, a sudden loss of 15 gigawatts—approximately 60% of Spain’s electricity demand— occurred within seconds, […]
Questions asked after Spanish blackout
Power slowly returns after grid collapse hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France Power is slowly being restored after yesterday’s massive blackout swept across Spain, Portugal and parts of France, plunging millions into darkness and exposing vulnerabilities in the Iberian Peninsula’s energy infrastructure. The outage, which began at 12:32 PM local time, disrupted transportation, commerce […]
IEA says Summit took positive steps
Ministers and energy CEOs met in London last week to set out new direction for security and emissions The world must overhaul its approach to energy security in the face of climate change, cyber threats and soaring electricity demand. That was the consensus of global leaders attending last week’s energy security summit, co-hosted by the […]
Plans for monster hydro project at Loch Ness!
Glen Earrach Energy says its pumped hydro scheme will generate the same energy as 800 wind turbines Glen Earrach Energy (GEE) has submitted plans for a 2GW pumped storage hydro (PSH) project on Loch Ness. If approved, it is set to become one of the UK’s largest and most efficient energy storage schemes, as it […]
Breaking: Massive power outage hits Europe
Spain Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power cut halting transport, internet and leaving millions in the dark – cause unknown A huge power outage has plunged swathes of Spain, Portugal and parts of France into chaos today, knocking out electricity, internet and phone lines across major cities. Spain’s national rail operator Renfe […]
Smart meter installations up 15%
ElectraLink reports an upturn in installations in March though overall pace is similar to 2024 The smart meter rollout saw a welcome boost in March with 15% more installations recorded compared to the same month last year according to ElectraLink’s latest energy insight data. Installations hit 213,000 last month, a 10% rise on February 2025. […]
Build ’em with panels!
Local Government Association says if all new homes had solar installed they would save owners £440 in bills All new homes should be required to have solar panels to cut carbon and household bills, the Local Government Association (LGA) has urged. In a new report, Empowering Local Climate Action: Advice to Government, the LGA warns that […]
New STEM careers guide aims to boost student interest in engineering and technology
The guide supports careers leaders in helping students explore pathways in engineering and technology A new STEM careers guide has been launched to help school careers leaders inspire students to pursue careers in engineering and technology – sectors forecast to grow faster than any other by 2030. Titled Advancing STEM careers provision in schools, the free […]
