Waste tyres turned into jet fuel
Wastefront’s £100m facility will turn millions of old tyres into fuel for greener aviation A game-changing £100 million plant that turns waste tyres into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is now under construction at the Port of Sunderland. Wastefront’s facility is the UK’s first large-scale tyre-to-fuel operation, tackling tyre waste while advancing the country’s SAF ambitions. […]
Zonal pricing a postcode lottery says RenewableUK
Trade body warns the idea will increase bills and cut off clean energy investment RenewableUK has hit out at government plans to introduce zonal electricity pricing warning the move would drive up bills in parts of England and Wales—hitting consumers in the south hardest—while scaring off investment in clean energy. The scheme would divide the UK into […]
Waste sector says emissions trading needs reform
Energy from waste sector fears costs will rise unless emissions trading accounts for waste composition Bringing the waste sector into emissions trading could increase the costs of generating energy unless there is reform. A Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) has put out a report today calling on the UK ETS Authority to ensure that […]
Enec and newcleo sign nuclear developments deal
New nuclear projects could boost sustainable energy production in Middle East The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and newcleo have announced a strategic collaboration to explore nuclear energy projects. The agreement is based on using newcleo’s innovative Lead-Cooled Fast Reactor (LFR) technology, such a partnership marks a significant step towards advancing sustainable energy solutions worldwide. ENEC, known […]
Fusion – the one to count on says Labour
Government report says fusion plants could be providing limitless energy within 20 years The government sees fusion energy as a game-changer for the future power system backing its potential to deliver clean reliable and virtually limitless energy. A new government rapid technology assessment highlights fusion’s role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels cutting emissions and boosting energy […]
Electric charging gets €45 million in EU funding
EU to co-finance installation of 1,400 charging points in 13 European countries A consortium led by E.ON has received €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles across the continent. The DRIVE-E project is one of 39 innovative projects selected by the European Union to develop alternative fuel […]
India’s solar boom record 25GW installed in 2024
India’s solar surge sets records, but challenges threaten net zero goals India’s solar energy sector reached new heights in 2024, adding 25.2 GW of capacity, a 204% increase from 2023. According to Mercom India’s latest report this marks the largest annual solar capacity addition in the country’s history, pushing total installed capacity to 98.7 GW […]
No Carbon Capture – no net zero
Carbon Capture trade body makes the case for strong government backing if the 2050 target is to be met The UK has no route to net zero without carbon capture and storage (CCUS). If it’s serious about 2050 Labour must cut costs and scale up projects the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has warned. […]
New Energy Charge Alert: What Businesses Need to Know About the EII Support Levy
From April 2025, a new charge—the Energy Intensive Industry (EII) Support Levy—will appear on electricity bills as part of the Network Charging Compensation (NCC) Scheme. This levy is designed to support energy-intensive industries by offsetting 60% of their network charges. But what does this mean for Commercial Users? What’s happening? All licensed electricity suppliers in […]
Wholesale Energy Prices Are Falling—So Why Are Bills Rising?
The latest news from number of media outlets have highlighted a 7% increase in the energy price cap this April, putting further pressure on household bills. According to Ofgem, this rise is due to higher wholesale costs and inflation. However wholesale market prices have been decreasing over the last three weeks and any news of the peace in Ukraine may prompt further reductions. – Wholesale […]
