Hitachi Energy warns Europe needs more power links as Elmed project advances
Hitachi Energy has warned that Europe and Mediterranean countries need more electricity interconnections to manage peak demand and absorb growing renewable generation. The comments come as Hitachi Energy prepares to deliver converter stations for Elmed,… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Geothermal energy: The UK’s ‘biggest untapped opportunity’
Interview with Anne Murrell, founder of industry body Geothermal UK. Geothermal UK launched in 2025 to raise awareness of geothermal heat, cooling and power, with a 2026 Project InnerSpace report claiming the UK has roughly… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Government’s CPPA consultation reveals cautious optimism and calls for reform
The UK government received 125 responses to its call for evidence on corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs). Respondents generally view CPPAs as valuable for long‑term price certainty and sustainability credentials, but warn that market barriers… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Envision and Pulse Clean Energy to build 129 MW grid‑forming battery in Wolverhampton
Chinese technology company Envision Energy and UK operator Pulse Clean Energy will jointly deliver a 129 MW / 310 MWh battery energy storage system in Wolverhampton. The system is optimised for a 2.4‑hour discharge and will use Envision’s Gen 7 platform with grid‑forming capability and AI‑powered control. The project is part of Envision’s Future Energy […]
Saudi Arabia considers Red Sea pipeline expansion amid Hormuz disruption
Saudi Arabia is reportedly in preliminary talks with Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar about expanding capacity of the East-West crude pipeline by up to two million barrels a day, possibly by adding a second pipe for refined products. The East-West line has become the Gulf’s only secure oil route since the war in Iran shuttered the […]
Elexon prepares to launch Smart Data Repository to unlock demand‑side innovation
Elexon plans to launch a Smart Data Repository in the autumn that will publish aggregated half‑hourly electricity consumption data from meters transitioned to market‑wide half‑hourly settlement. The repository is part of Elexon’s wider Insights Solution and aims to make high‑level data accessible to anyone, enabling innovators to develop time‑of‑use tariffs, flexibility products and other services. […]