Solar could meet electricity demand four-fold without sacrificing farmland
New research shows how agrivoltaics can boost solar capacity without losing crops New research from the University of Sheffield suggests that ambitious solar expansion plans in the UK could be met without the need to remove valuable farmland from production. By integrating solar panels with agricultural activities – in a process known as agrivoltaics – the study […]
High stakes meltdown: Satellite data reveals staggering glacier loss and rising seas
Glaciers are melting fast, pushing sea levels higher and flooding risks The planet is rolling the dice on climate change – and the odds are looking worse by the year according to new data from the skies. A satellite study spanning two decades has revealed that glaciers worldwide have lost 273 billion tonnes of ice […]
Ring of truth? Can trees predict the future?
Scientists decode tree rings, revealing climate secrets to predict extreme weather Every tree tells a story and scientists are placing their bets on tree rings to unlock the past and predict future climate patterns. Diego Pons Ganddini, a research assistant professor at the University of Denver, is leading a study on how tree rings reveal […]
Nuclear-powered ships to save our seas?
Nuclear-powered ships could drive net zero and revolutionise maritime energy solutions Can nuclear powered vessels give us a fast route to net zero for the maritime sector? A new report from Core Power, NorthStandard and Lloyd’s Register highlights the potential for small nuclear reactors aboard commercial ships and floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) to support […]
Gas is driving energy bills up, renewables are lowering them
Report says gas has added £3,000 to bills since the energy crisis started The numbers don’t lie—gas is the main reason energy bills have skyrocketed over the last four years. That’s the view from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), who have worked out that gas price spikes will have added a staggering £3,000 […]
Stem outreach barriers threaten sustainability skills pipeline
Sustainability careers are at risk as stem outreach faces funding cuts A new report from EngineeringUK highlights that 90% of STEM teachers face barriers to delivering STEM outreach, with funding and time constraints posing significant challenges. With the UK’s transition to net zero relying on a skilled workforce, the lack of sustainability-focused education could impact […]
Germany slashes energy imports but falls just short of climate target
By 2050, Germany will cut energy imports by 70% but miss its 2045 net-zero goal Germany is predicted to miss its net zero target of 2045. Analysis by DNV, shows Germany is making massive strides towards energy independence, cutting its reliance on foreign energy imports from 70% today to just 27% by 2050. Coal and […]
Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 27th February 2025
Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update This week with gas prices in the UK and EU continuing to ease, the summer/winter25 spread has come crashing down since its peak last month. Why is this important? Normally, prices in the summer are cheaper due to lower demand incentivising […]
ESG now the main course for hospitality sector
New report concludes that ESG will continue to shape hospitality investment strategies The hospitality sector is giving ESG the five star treatment to win over clients and prove their credentials. The Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) has released a new report, highlighting the increasing role of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in shaping hotel […]
Is GB Energy’s future in limbo as Treasury stalls on funding?
£8.3 billion promise for GB Energy could be under threat as government faces tough spending choices Is Labour’s plan for a state-owned renewable energy giant, GB Energy, facing turbulence? A promised £8.3 billion funding boost, once championed as a cornerstone of the country’s green future, is now uncertain as the Treasury reviews its multi-year spending […]
