Power stations could be paid to switch off during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations April 14, 2022 The National Grid could have to pay for power generators to turn down energy supplies during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Renewables generated more power than gas and coal amid record wind turbine performance April 13, 2022 Renewables provided more power over the first three months of the year than gas and coal, according market specialist EnAppSys.
Octopus Energy snaps up heat pump manufacturer as part of ambitious production plans April 13, 2022 Octopus has taken a controlling interest in Northern Irish firm RED, as it looks to boost its presence in the heat pump market.
Uniper and Shell join forces to develop blue hydrogen in the UK April 12, 2022 Energy titans Uniper and Shell have teamed up to produce blue hydrogen at Uniper's Killingholme power station in Lincolnshire, England.
UAE-based Lamprell secures deal to provide floating foundations for £10bn Scottish wind farm April 11, 2022 UK firms have missed out on the chance to develop three 1GW offshore floating wind farms, with UAE-based Lamprell winning the bid.
EON chief hammers government for failing to protect households April 7, 2022 The boss of EON has blasted the government's energy security strategy for failing to include plans to protect the poorest households.
Government slammed for failing to back onshore wind April 7, 2022 Energy analysts and industry bodies have criticised the government's failure to include onshore energy targets in its supply strategy.
Fuel robbery: Thugs manage to steal £250,000 of diesel from Babcock-run tanker on high-security Royal Navy base April 7, 2022 Thieves reportedly managed to steal a huge volume of diesel from a high-security naval base, as the Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation. They made off with fuel from tankers at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth that was used to power electricity generators at the base. The stolen fuel was due to fill up generators [...]
Energy strategy a ‘three, four, five year’ answer to crisis admits Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng April 7, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng described the energy strategy as a medium-term response which will not affect the current cost-of-living crisis.
UK Energy Strategy: Experts weigh in on plans to transform the domestic energy sector April 7, 2022 Analysts and experts assess the state of the UK's energy sector with the government announcing plans to boost domestic production.