UK government sets capacity market targets for 2027 and 2030
July 21, 2026
The government has set a 5 GW target for the 2027-28 T-1 auction and 40.9 GW for the 2030-31 T-4 auction.
Renewables
AR8 opens as Clean Industry Bonus budget rises to £515 million
July 21, 2026
Applications for the eighth Contracts for Difference round opened on 20 July and close on 7 August. The Clean Industry Bonus
Miatta Fahnbulleh replaces Miliband as UK energy secretary
July 21, 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh has replaced Ed Miliband at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero following his move to the Foreign
Brussels sets a 46% electrification ambition – but delivery rests with member states
July 21, 2026
The European Commission wants electricity to supply 46% of final EU energy consumption by 2040 – double today’s 23% share. Brussels
Uniper puts flexible generation behind €5 billion strategy
July 21, 2026
Uniper plans to invest around €5 billion between 2025 and 2030, with more than half directed towards flexible generation. The utility
Weak demand sends electrical manufacturers’ confidence to pandemic-era low
July 20, 2026
Business confidence among UK electrical manufacturers fell from +12 to -28 in the first quarter, its lowest level since 2020. More
Fidra Energy reaches financial close for West Burton C battery project
July 20, 2026
Fidra Energy has secured a £231 million loan package for its 500 MW / 1.1 GWh West Burton C battery project.
Scotland approves Caledonia wind farms, but the commercial test comes next
July 20, 2026
Scotland has consented Ocean Winds’ 2 GW Caledonia North and South projects, comprising up to 140 turbines in the Moray Firth.
Clean Power Hydrogen raises £7.3 million after flagship test failure
July 20, 2026
Clean Power Hydrogen has raised approximately £7.3 million at 1.5p a share to fund its shift from electrolyser manufacturing to licensing.
Good Energy turns to large-scale offshore wind with record Ørsted PPA
July 17, 2026
Good Energy will buy 400 GWh from Ørsted’s Walney 1 and 2 offshore wind farms between October 2026 and October 2028.
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