Battery storage sector says Labour and Ofgem will cost consumers billions
Storage companies have written to DESNZ and Ofgem saying their plans for long storage are flawed The UK’s leading battery storage developers have warned that flawed government policy could cost consumers billions by unfairly sidelining battery energy storage systems (BESS) in favour of older, less efficient technologies like pumped hydro. In a joint letter, major […]
Big Apple gets a bit greener
New York launches $12 million fund to boost grid innovation and renewables New York is about to push the button on greener grids and supply. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that $12 million (£8.9m) in funding is now available to support innovative technologies that improve New York’s electric grid efficiency and accelerate the state’s clean […]
GE Hitachi submits final bid to build SMR
GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 reactor in the bidding along three others for the UK’s nuclear future GE Vernova’s Nuclear business, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has submitted its final proposal to Great British Nuclear (GBN), to build a small modular reactor. The company says its BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) design, can be a key contender […]
Gore’s climate tracker sets out to tell true picture on emissions
Climate TRACE will log global emissions from 660 million sources and report monthly A new climate tracker set to combat greenwashing of emissions statistics has been launched. Climate TRACE, delivers the most comprehensive emissions monitoring system ever created. It tracks emissions for every major greenhouse gas, sector, country and even more than 660 million individual […]
National Grid prepares for record low demand this summer due to solar boom
NESO says demand levels could fall to as low as during the pandemic summer of 2020 National Grid Electricity System Operator (NESO) has published its 2025 Summer Outlook, anticipating record-low electricity demand on Great Britain’s transmission network—potentially falling below 13.4GW. This follows recent surges in solar power generation, with a new record of 12.68GW already […]
UK hits EV milestone as vehicle numbers reach record high
More than 1.3 million electric cars on our roads as total vehicle ownership rises to 42 million The number of vehicles on Britain’s roads hit a record 41.96 million in 2024, up 1.4% from the previous year, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Cars remain the dominant vehicle […]
Apple surpasses 60% emissions cut on Earth Day
Apple reveals what it’s done to cut emissions including recycling 99% of rare Earth elements Apple has announced a major environmental milestone for Earth Day: a 60% reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015 levels. The achievement is a significant step towards Apple’s goal to become carbon neutral across its entire footprint […]
1st Energy acquires Ripple Energy assets
The acquisition secures ongoing support for Ripple’s 20,000 customers and its renewable assets 1st Energy has acquired key assets, IT infrastructure and administrative services of ‘community supplier’ Ripple Energy following its administration. The deal ensures continuity of service for Ripple’s customer base and reinforces 1st Energy’s mission to expand access to clean, affordable energy solutions […]
Google inks first geothermal energy deal in Asia
The partnership with Baseload Capital also includes an equity investment in the company Google has announced its first-ever power purchase agreement (PPA) for geothermal energy in the East Asian country of Taiwan. The initial projects, developed by Baseload Capital, will add 10MW of power to the grid, with the partnership also including an equity investment […]
Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 17th April 2025
Tejal Shah, Head of Trading & Risk at Flagship Energy provides a market update Prices have slumped in recent weeks but after yesterday’s gains of over 3% in European and UK gas markets, we are set for a weekly increase ahead of the Easter holidays. The markets have been observing imports of LNG and with […]
