Airbus forms partnership to bring London Gatwick into airport hydrogen hub programme
Airbus has partnered with London Gatwick, easyJet and Air Products to expand hydrogen capability and infrastructure in the UK.
Energy Transition
Swinney to set out new funding for ‘landmark’ carbon capture project
John Swinney will set out new Scottish Government funding for a “landmark” carbon capture and storage project in the north east.
Setting the right energy transition policy is a ‘tough task’, says Drax boss
As his firm looks to publish its H1 results, Drax CEO Will Gardiner explains the importance of UK policy in the country's energy transition and how BECCS can play a part.
‘Evolving energy policy’ will force Starmer to make a decision on the future of CfD rounds
Dundas Consultants has found that the contracts for difference (CfD) scheme has dished out more than £8 billion in renewables subsidies, with over 80% of projects yet to receive funds.
Campaigners complain over ministers’ handling of plans for new gas power plant
Climate campaigners have complained about Scottish ministers’ handling of plans for a new gas-fuelled power station in Peterhead.
The resilient energy systems of tomorrow demand changes to gas infrastructure today
From now to 2050, global electricity demand is set to double from current levels. At the same time, the world must reduce carbon emissions to make progress towards net zero. If we are to do this, the most pragmatic step we can take is to respond to the demand for power by building new plants while simultaneously decarbonising our existing energy infrastructure.
Orkney MP calls for increase to tidal energy CfD funding
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has called on the UK government to increase funding for tidal stream energy in the upcoming CfD allocation round.
‘Super Nerd’ Miliband warns climate crisis is biggest threat to rural Britain
Climate change threatens the natural world more than ground-mounted solar panels do, Ed Miliband has claimed.
UK firm to use Tesla batteries to build French storage project
UK developer, Harmony Energy Ltd. has begun construction on France’s biggest battery storage facility, boosting the country’s ability to store green electricity when it’s plentiful for use later when it’s needed.
Climate change is pushing power demand and straining grids
The world’s demand for electricity in 2024 is set to grow at its fastest pace in years, but clean energy sources will also soar through 2025, the International Energy Agency forecasts.
UK government announces onshore wind industry taskforce
The UK government has announced the creation of an Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce as part of efforts to double deployment by 2030.
Onshore wind has further hurdles to clear to realise its full UK potential
The new UK government wasted no time in lifting the moratorium on onshore wind development in England, in what is being hailed as a watershed moment for the renewables sector across the UK, writes RSK Renewables Director Kit Hawkins, but there are other hurdles to tackle before the sector can emerge from its decade-long hibernation.
INTERVIEW: National Grid chief strategy and regulation officer, Ben Wilson (1/2)
Energy Voice speaks to Ben Wilson, chief strategy and regulation officer at National Grid, to gauge the operator’s view on the challenges at the core of the energy transition.
SSE Renewables generation up 60% year-on-year
UK energy firm SSE (LON:SSE) saw a 60% increase to its renewables output for the first quarter of 2024, largely due to a return to "more normalised weather conditions".
Cleaner jets needed by 2035 to reach net-zero goal, study finds
The aviation industry is running out of time to introduce cleaner planes needed to eliminate net carbon emissions from air travel by 2050, according to a study released Thursday.
‘Urgent action’ needed for UK to hit 2030 emissions target, CCC says
"Urgent action" is required for the UK to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets, according to the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC).
Former UK minister Skidmore opens bank for clean-energy startups
Chris Skidmore, the former UK Conservative energy minister who quit over oil and gas drilling, has opened an investment bank to help fund green-energy startups.
Macquarie looking to take control of Lynn and Inner Dowsing wind farms
Macquarie Asset Management (ASX:MQG) aims to buy an additional 39.25% stake to take full control of the Lynn and Inner Dowsing offshore wind farms from funds managed by BlackRock.
GB Energy, SAF support among Labour pledges in King’s Speech
Labour promised to “take the brakes off Britain” as it unveiled its energy policy priorities in the King's Speech today.
Octopus, RWE among firms eyeing onshore wind farms after ban lifted
Octopus Energy is among a growing number of UK firms eyeing new onshore wind projects in England after the Labour government removed a de facto ban.
EDF, Octopus Energy launch UK electrification campaign
EDF and Octopus Energy have launched a campaign aimed at increasing the electrification of the UK’s economy.
Labour needs to reform AR process to drive future of offshore wind
We need to see an increase in the budget to try and get as many projects as possible through this year.
UK energy industry ‘deeply concerned’ ahead of King’s speech
King Charles is set to deliver a speech at the opening of parliament as Labour wants to enact change, however, the energy sector is still “deeply concerned.”
Developers submit EIA for 3.6GW Ossian floating offshore wind farm
Developers have submitted the environmental impact assessment for the major Ossian floating offshore wind farm with the Scottish Government.
New publicly owned Welsh renewable energy body to drive onshore wind
The Welsh Government has launched Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, a publicly owned renewable energy developer for Wales.