Scotland backs offshore wind skills pilots as recruitment challenge grows
The Scottish government has awarded £861,000 to three programmes covering technical training, paid engineering placements and career transitions. The initiatives could support up to 250 learners, 25 paid student placements and 20 employer-embedded returner or… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Octopus Australia advances 4.8 GWh battery into federal approvals
The 1.2 GW / 4.8 GWh Hanworth battery has entered federal environmental assessment alongside the New South Wales planning process. The AU$1.9 billion project could supply more than 500,000 homes during the evening peak, but its proposed January 2028 construction start remains dependent on planning, environmental and grid approvals. Hanworth illustrates the growing role of […]
Labour rejects data centre moratorium as power demand becomes political battleground
Labour has dismissed the Green Party’s call to pause approvals for large data centres, arguing that a moratorium would send investment and strategically important computing capacity overseas. Data centres currently consume around 2.5% of UK… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]