According to the first edition of a new quarterly report of sun and solar, July was the UK’s sunniest on...
Nuclear boom could bring 3,000 jobs to Wales
Mike A. Martin / Shutterstock.com Wales’ civil nuclear industry currently supports 2,210 highly skilled, well-paid jobs across the country, according...
Ofgem to investigate electricity system performance during heatwave
Ofgem will investigate how well the electricity system and market performed throughout the June heatwave, after receiving NESO’s account. The...
Grid investment plan promises £58bn economic boost
A new growth plan has been unveiled and is expected to create 48,000 jobs, including apprenticeships and engineering roles. The...
Grid upgrade gets approved at lower price
Ofgem has approved £642.1 million for a major upgrade to the electricity grid between Suffolk and Essex, while knocking more...
UK nuclear sector marks 70 years as employment hits record high
Following the 70th anniversary of the civil nuclear industry there has been an estimated 2.4 billion tonnes of carbon emissions...
Cost of balancing grid soars to £50 million a day
It has cost £47.9 million in a single day to turn windfarms off in areas with an oversupply of electricity...
Ofgem could activate Market Stabilisation Charge
Ofgem have opened a consultation about switching on the Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC) as the regulator describes energy prices and...
UK Electricity Demand Is Rising Again for the First Time in Two Decades. Here’s Why That Matters at Home
Image: Unsplash/Andersen EV For twenty years, UK electricity demand fell. More efficient appliances, deindustrialisation, and energy-saving habits all pushed consumption...
Could improved nuclear baseload solve power issues?
Image: David Calvert / Shutterstock.com The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) is calling for more awareness around the benefits of nuclear...