Geothermal: Europe’s untapped secure power source
April 16, 2026
Think tank Ember estimates enhanced geothermal systems could generate up to 301 TWh of electricity annually – about 42 % of
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Bank of England warns energy‑driven inflation risks could persist
April 15, 2026
Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Megan Greene said that while it may take months to assess the economic damage
China mulls restricting exports of advanced solar manufacturing equipment
April 15, 2026
Chinese officials are discussing limits on exports of advanced technology used to make solar panels, particularly to the US, according to
BP’s trading windfall shows how volatility benefits oil majors
April 14, 2026
BP told investors that its Q1 trading and refining performance will be “exceptional” thanks to the extreme oil price swings caused
Europe’s ageing wind fleet faces a repowering dilemma
April 13, 2026
A report warns that nearly 30% of Europe’s wind‑turbine capacity – around 86 GW – will hit its 20‑year mark by
Small Modular Reactors: UK inks landmark deal with Rolls‑Royce
April 13, 2026
Great British Energy – Nuclear has signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR to begin detailed design, planning and regulatory work on
Public demand for lower bills fuels an EV tipping point
April 13, 2026
Affordability trumps speed of net zero – a recent poll found that 77% of Britons want energy bills cut, with 78%
UK prepares targeted energy‑cost support as bills rise
April 13, 2026
British finance minister Rachel Reeves announced she will set out her approach this week to help businesses grappling with high energy
Europe rolls out relief and rethinks its energy strategy
April 13, 2026
In response to soaring fuel costs, Germany’s ruling coalition unveiled a €1.6 billion relief package that cuts energy taxes on petrol and
UK electricity increasingly supplied by domestic sources
April 10, 2026
Only 46% of the energy used to supply UK electricity was imported in 2025, down from 48% in 2024 and the
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