UK renewable pipeline reaches 147 GW awaiting construction
August 4, 2026
DESNZ data show 147 GW of renewable generation and storage classed as awaiting construction, against 28.1 GW under construction. Batteries represent
Policy
Clean-tech factories outpace demand as IEA urges more selective industrial policy
August 4, 2026
The global market for six leading clean energy technologies exceeded $1.1 trillion in 2025 despite falling equipment prices, according to the
Danube drought forces nuclear cuts and industrial shutdowns
August 3, 2026
Romania has shut one Cernavodă reactor and used controlled explosions to improve cooling water flows to the remaining unit. Hungary’s 2
Shell agrees sale of 4 GW European renewables portfolio to TotalEnergies
August 3, 2026
Shell has agreed to sell its European onshore renewables business, comprising 500 MW of operating and construction-stage assets and a 3.5
UK energy production falls to record low despite renewable growth
July 31, 2026
Domestic energy production fell to 94.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, 68% below its 1999 peak. Renewables supplied a
Bank of England holds rates as energy shock divides policymakers
July 31, 2026
The Bank of England held its base rate at 3.75%, but three of nine policymakers voted for an increase to 4%.
Nuclear industry says annual investment must exceed $250 billion to meet expansion plans
July 31, 2026
The World Nuclear Association estimates that approximately $6 trillion will be required across the nuclear value chain by 2050. Annual investment
Ofgem proposes ‘commitment fee’ to purge speculative data centres from grid queue
July 30, 2026
Data centre projects of 40 MW or more could be required to secure between £237,500 and £712,500 for every megawatt of
Hydrogen industry urges targeted role for fuel in hard-to-electrify transport
July 30, 2026
The Hydrogen Energy Association wants hydrogen used alongside batteries in demanding HGV, construction, commercial fleet and specialist rail applications. Its proposals
OEUK presses for Rosebank and Jackdaw consent as consultations enter final weeks
July 28, 2026
Offshore Energies UK has backed renewed consent for Rosebank and Jackdaw, arguing that the projects represent £10.8bn of investment and could
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