Climate is shifting faster than most birds can keep up and their survival strategies may decide their fate Is a changing climate affecting the lifespan of birds? A new study led by Clemson University in South Carolina, has revealed that a bird’s pace of life—how quickly it grows, breeds and dies—determines how well it can […]
UK left with £140bn gas bill since Russian attack
UK’s gas spending spikes by £90bn due to the Russian invasion, impacting consumer bills and In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK’s gas expenses have surged by an additional £90 billion, bringing the total spent on wholesale gas to approximately £140 billion. This sharp rise, from the beginning of 2021 to the […]
Renewable energy market trends
UK renewables hit record highs, surpassing fossil fuels as electricity demand continues to fall UK electricity consumption returns to long-term decline The UK’s total electricity generation reached one of its lowest levels in over 15 years, similar to 2020 and 2022. This decline was driven by improvements in energy efficiency, reduced industrial and commercial output, […]
Zonal pricing could cost us more than it saves
RenewableUK warns that zonal pricing could hike bills and stall clean energy investments The UK’s energy future is at a crossroads—and zonal pricing might steer it off track. RenewableUK has backed a hard-hitting letter to the Government, slamming proposals to introduce regional electricity pricing. The concern? A postcode lottery for bills and a serious threat […]
Price cap rise piles on pressure
Ofgem says April price cap will rise by 6.4% due to spike in wholesale costs Ofgem announced a 6.4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering April to June. This is almost double what was predicted and piles the pressure on millions already facing huge energy bills. The regulator blamed a recent […]
Net zero sector is booming
The CBI says the net zero sector is growing three times faster than anything else The net zero or clean energy sector grew by 10% last year and is now leading UK growth. The CBI has looked at data to show it is in fact growing three times faster than anything else and providing higher […]
2050 target not realistic say bosses
Annual EIC survey shows only 16% believe we will get to net zero by 2050 Confidence in achieving global net zero targets is fading fast, with only 16% of senior energy executives believing the world can reach carbon neutrality by 2050, down from 45% last year. The stark warning comes from the Energy Industries Council’s latest Net Zero Jeopardy […]
Energy prices killing off profits
Automation and AI are driving up energy demands – with prices now eating into profits Rising energy prices have squeezed profits for nearly 90% of UK businesses over the past year. With energy consumption climbing, many are struggling to balance costs while staying competitive, says a PwC report. As firms invest in energy-hungry technologies like […]
World is powering up…fast
Global electricity demand set to rise by 4% annually until 2027 Electricity demand is set to rise at its fastest rate in years, with consumption expected to grow by nearly 4% annually through 2027, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The increase is driven by growing industrial use, rising demand […]
Is there an electric future for offshore wind farm operations?
The study found electrification of offshore operations is not only technically feasible but could also deliver both economic and operational benefits Could offshore wind farms be serviced by battery-powered zero-emission vessels charged using turbines in the future? Yes – according to a new study by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) and Stillstrom by Maersk, which explored options for […]
