EU puts electrification and carbon pricing at centre of COP31 agenda
The EU’s COP31 priorities emphasise electrification, carbon markets and implementation of existing commitments. The announcement develops an established negotiating position and does not constitute a new funding package. UK companies should watch the financing and… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Low Carbon Hub seeks £500,000 for community solar and storage project
Low Carbon Hub has opened a share offer to help finance a 7.4 MW solar park with 10 MWh of battery storage. The live offer lists a £500,000 target, a £100 minimum investment and a forecast 5% return. The project combines community ownership with exposure to electricity and flexibility markets, making financing and operating assumptions […]
UK MPs demand fossil fuel phase-out roadmap and electrification strategy
The UK Parliament’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has recommended that a UK fossil fuel phase-out roadmap be published before July 2027. The committee links the UK’s international credibility to domestic delivery, including electrification and climate adaptation. Businesses would gain most from decisions on prices, infrastructure and departmental responsibility that turn a strategy into […]
Spain’s renewables success puts electricity taxes and industrial demand under scrutiny
The IEA says Spain must accelerate electrification to capture more value from its renewable fleet. Electricity supplies 25% of final energy consumption against a 35% target for 2030. The review identifies consumer electricity charges, industrial… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Ørsted’s stronger operating earnings contrast with interest rate impairments
Ørsted’s nine-month operating earnings rose by 19%, excluding partnerships and cancellation fees. Interest rate related impairments on US projects reduced reported profit. Lower 2026 investment guidance reflects payment timing, while UK construction milestones advance into testing and commissioning. Ørsted has reported stronger operating earnings while recording a substantial fall in profit, as higher interest rates […]