Ofgem finds energy suppliers financially stronger but warns risks remain
Ofgem’s 2026 Supplier Financial Resilience Report shows that domestic suppliers held £6.8 billion in regulatory capital in March 2026, more than double the £3.1 billion aggregated capital target. Two suppliers failed in 2025‑26, affecting around 95,000 domestic and 18,000 non‑domestic customers, yet the resulting shortfall in renewables obligation payments was just £23 million, below the level […]
Solar trumps coal in US power mix for first time despite Trump’s revival attempts
Solar generated 12.8% of US electricity in May, overtaking coal at 12.2% for the first time on a monthly basis, according to Ember data cited by the Guardian and Associated Press. The milestone comes days… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Safety bodies urge caution over plug‑in solar as UK plans market rollout
A coalition of electrical safety bodies has urged the UK government to pause the rollout of plug‑in solar panels until comprehensive safety standards are in place. The bodies highlight risks such as residual-current devices and circuit breakers not being designed to handle reverse power flow, old wiring potentially overheating, unclear standards for multiple interconnected units, […]
Crown Estate to retender Morgan offshore wind site as pipeline grows
The Crown Estate will launch a competitive tender next month for the 1.5 GW Morgan offshore wind site in the Irish Sea, with a new developer expected to be selected by late 2026. Morgan was originally awarded in Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4, but development stalled when EnBW exited the BP/JERA joint venture earlier this […]
UK explores community batteries to unlock local energy flexibility
DESNZ has opened a call for evidence from 4 June to 30 July on how to scale up community batteries, inviting input from network operators, councils, social landlords and community groups. Community batteries can enable households without rooftop solar or space for home batteries to share in the benefits of storing cheap renewable electricity. Evidence […]