The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is placing unprecedented pressure on global electricity systems, with data centre power demand expected...
London robotaxis raise questions over power, congestion and safety
Driverless taxi operators are preparing to bring services to London later this year but questions remain over whether robotaxis will...
Nuclear output sinks to 40-year low as power demand rises
UK nuclear generation fell to its lowest level since the 1980s last year, forcing greater reliance on gas even as...
Scottish community energy projects get £10m
Community groups across Scotland will receive £10 million over five years to install renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in...
Sahara dust threatens Europe’s solar production
More desert dust from North Africa is settling across southern and western Europe, threatening solar generation as well as public...
NESO misses key grid-risk reports as scrutiny of operator deepens
Britain’s electricity system operator has repeatedly missed deadlines for reports covering grid security, future supply and network planning, widening concerns...
Ofgem plans grid connection fees to flush out speculative AI data centres
Data centre developers could be forced to lodge millions of pounds in financial commitments before securing electricity grid capacity, under...
Offshore Energies UK calls for North Sea gas field developments to be given go-ahead
Offshore Energies UK say that the developing new gas fields in the North Sea could provide £28.7 billion to the...
Government told using hydrogen to achieve Net-Zero could net £46 billion
Hydrogen can be the key to achieving net-zero if used alongside battery-electric technology, particularly for transport and wider infrastructure.The Hydrogen...
Plug-in solar could come with dangers…
Plug-in solar panels will become legal in Britain from 27 August but households have been warned not to treat the...