Offshore wind’s construction boom masks collapse in new investment
Only 2.1 GW of offshore wind capacity has reached final investment decision globally so far in 2026. More than 12 GW is due to start operating this year, but that reflects investment decisions made in… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
UN warning puts AI power demand at the centre of climate policy
UN climate chief Simon Stiell has accused AI developers of increasing fossil fuel use, grid pressure and consumer energy costs. Global data centre electricity consumption is projected to more than double to around 945 TWh by 2030. For Britain, the central policy question is increasingly who supplies new data centre capacity, where it is located […]
Crown Estate prepares multi-site offshore wind survey campaign
The Crown Estate is testing supplier capacity for a 12-month metocean campaign expected to begin in mid-2027 across several offshore locations. The exercise is preliminary market engagement, not a contract award, and neither the project… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Miliband puts climate security at heart of UK foreign policy pitch
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband says climate and nature loss should be embedded in national security assessments and contingency planning. The UK intends to use its diplomatic network, multilateral finance institutions and 2027 G20 presidency to advance the agenda. The speech contained no new funding, institutions or binding commitments, leaving delivery as the critical test. Climate […]
RWE approves 400 MW Dutch battery designed around grid congestion
RWE has taken a final investment decision on a 400 MW / 1,100 MWh battery at Moerdijk, with commissioning scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. Its agreement with TenneT makes congestion relief a core operational function, rather than an incidental benefit of merchant storage. The project offers a useful UK precedent for combining offshore […]