westpa1 / Shutterstock.com Offshore Energies UK’s (OEUK) most recent economic report states that the UK’s energy security, economic resilience and...
Lords launch inquiry into risks of renewable intermittency
Peers have launched a new inquiry into whether Britain can keep the lights on during prolonged periods of very low...
The Smarta Weekly Market Update – 14th September 2026
Hello, and welcome to this week’s market update from Smarta Energy. This Monday, the energy market is responding to a...
Trillions has been invested into sustainability but progress is still uneven
An estimated $17 trillion (£12.6 trillion) has been invested in sustainable technologies over the past decade by private companies and...
Record £35 million spent on wasted wind power in one day
A record £35 million was paid in balancing costs on Tuesday after strong winds generated more electricity than the UK...
National Grid launches new local voltage flexibility service
National Grid Distribution System Operator is launching a new flexibility service designed to help manage voltage constraints on local electricity...
Anker SOLIX XE brings home energy storage solution to households
Home energy storage is becoming an increasingly important part of energy transition goals. But for many households and installers, conventional...
Europe’s BESS market is set for record increase this year
Europe’s battery storage market is set to rise from 32 GWh in 2025 to 57 GWh in 2026, a 78%...
Standardising turbines could cut North Sea wind costs by 27%
A new study has demonstrated how standardising turbines and securing predictable project pipelines may be the key to reducing lifetime...
Take control of energy costs: why more UK businesses are switching to solar
Prices rise and fall. Supply pressures shift. Policy changes hit hard. And when one of your core operating costs is...