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27 Jan

UK Leads the Charge with Europe’s Biggest Battery Farm

Construction is underway in South Lanarkshire on Europe’s biggest battery storage project, which is set to revolutionise renewable energy use in the UK.

17 Jan

What Global Warming Means for Your Energy Bills

2024 has officially become the hottest year on record, and the first year global temperatures rose 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels within a calendar year, confirmed by the European Copernicus Climate Service.

08 Jan

Standing Charges to Get the Chop?

Energy firms in the UK could soon be required to offer tariffs without standing charges following a proposed overhaul by Ofgem, the country’s energy regulator.

17 Dec

Is the UK’s Infrastructure Ready for Severe Storms?

The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in the UK, exemplified by Storm Darragh, highlights vulnerabilities in the nation’s energy infrastructure.

09 Dec

UK Renewable Projects Ramping Up

Across the UK, renewable energy projects are ramping up, promising a future of cleaner energy and reduced household energy costs.

21 Nov

January Blues for Consumers as Energy Prices Set to Rise

British households are facing another increase in energy bills from January 2025, according to forecasts from leading consultancy Cornwall Insight.

14 Nov

The Challenges Facing New Solar Farms in the UK

The Lime Down Solar Park proposal in Wiltshire has triggered a debate, reflecting a broader challenge for solar farm projects across the UK: gaining local approval.

05 Nov

The Hidden Cost of Turning Rubbish into Energy

One of the UK’s most common methods of electricity generation is now one of the dirtiest.

23 Oct

Government to Spend Billions on Carbon Capture

The UK Government has pledged almost £22 billion for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to curb emissions from energy production, industrial processes and hydrogen production.

14 Oct

Bill Payers Urged to Submit Meter Readings

Experts are urging energy consumers across England, Wales and Scotland to submit accurate meter readings as gas and electricity prices increase this October.

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