Charging Forward: Northern Ireland pumped hydro plans, Centrica’s Rough uncertainty and the latest battery storage updates
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward
Solar panel installations jump 10% in first six months of Labour government
Solar panel installations in England have risen by 10% in the first six months since Labour took office, according to a report.
Improve electricity trading with EU to bring down bills, UK government urged
UK ministers must improve electricity trading arrangements with the EU to help bring down bills for consumers, the Scottish Government has said.
UK spent £12.5bn through capacity markets on fossil fuel power over past decade
The UK government has invested over £12.5 billion over the past ten years in fossil fuel power plants through a capacity market scheme designed to ensure reliable electricity supply during winter, according to Aurora Energy Research.
Former Aberdeenshire oil and gas worker carving out a new woodwork career
Former oil and gas worker Guy Phillips's firm is on target to hit £1.5m this year, and has doubled headcount in the past 12 months.
Scots oil firm Capricorn Energy evaluating UK North Sea opportunities after Waldorf defaults on payment
Scottish oil and gas firm Capricorn Energy (LON:CNE) is aiming to diversify and expand its operations, targeting further opportunities in the UK North Sea.
Why we need a different approach to net zero in 2025
Since the publication of the UK government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan late last year, we’ve seen a renewed focus on the country’s energy transition.
UK on track to miss 2030 clean power targets, research suggests
The Government is projected to miss its revised targets for developing new solar and wind power by 2030, according to new research.
Labour donor Dale Vince says solar farm approval was not politically motivated
Energy boss Dale Vince has hit back at suggestions that the Government's recent decision to approve his solar farm in Lincolnshire was politically influenced.
UKOG to prioritise South Dorset hydrogen storage project
UK Oil & Gas (AIM:UKOG) has announced it will prioritise progressing its South Dorset hydrogen storage project over its original proposal on the Isle of Portland.
Shell to post lower 2024 profit after year of faltering oil demand
Shell (LON:SHEL) is expected to post lower annual profit than the previous year next week, after the energy giant was hit by weak oil prices and faltering demand for the fossil fuel.
Tributes paid to 45-year-old Aberdeen Wood employee following tragic passing
Dad-of-two Allan Basil, who worked for Wood, was preparing to come home when the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary went into flu lockdown.
UK government aims for ‘biggest and most successful’ renewables auction ever in 2025
The UK government is aiming to achieve the "biggest and most successful" renewables auction in its history in 2025, according to the head of its Mission Control unit.
Cerulean Winds picks Ardersier as deployment port for massive floating wind project
UK floating wind developer Cerulean Winds has selected Haventus-owned Ardersier as the deployment port for a trio of Scottish wind projects.
Ignoring Chinese offshore wind investment ‘would be crazy’, GB Energy chair says
The chairman of the UK Labour government’s publicly-owned GB Energy says the company will be “unapologetically long-term" in its approach to investment.
‘There is no ban, and we do have a plan’, Sarwar tells North Sea critics
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar defended his party’s energy policies and denied there has been a “ban” on new exploration licences in the North Sea.
Labour appoints five members to GB Energy ‘start-up board’
The UK government has appointed five non-executive directors to the "start-up board" of proposed publicly-owned energy company GB Energy.
What’s on the agenda for Scottish Offshore Wind 2025 in Glasgow?
As the Scottish offshore wind sector prepares to gather in Glasgow next week, Energy Voice looks at the key items on the agenda for industry leaders.
Labour to consult on North Sea oil and gas licensing, Miliband says
Energy secretary Ed Miliband also says the British public don't want a "culture war" over climate action
Acorn carbon capture project ‘still waiting’ for UK funding, Scottish energy minister says
The developers of the Acorn carbon capture project are “still waiting” for UK government funding, Scotland’s energy minister says.
Charging Forward: ‘Formidable’ battery investment in Scotland, China starts installing world’s largest compressed air project, and more
Energy Voice takes a look at major developments in the UK energy storage sector in the latest edition of Charging Forward.
Scottish wind farm constraint payments rise to £380m
UK taxpayers paid £390 million in constraint payments to Scottish wind farm operators in 2024, according to the Renewable Energy Foundation (REF) think tank.
Scots ‘can benefit from Trump uncertainty’ in green energy investment: Forbes
Uncertainty caused by the new Trump administration in the US could see green energy investors divert to Scotland and the UK, the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said.
Is Glasgow poised to become the UK’s energy tech and innovation hub?
Aberdeen is the home of GB Energy. Edinburgh is the clean energy capital. Is Glasgow poised to emerge as the UK hub for energy tech and innovation?
UK gas storage at concerningly low levels, says Centrica
UK gas stores have fallen to "concerningly low" levels amid freezing cold temperatures, the owner of British Gas has said.