Germany moves to future-proof gas plants for hydrogen transition
April 28, 2026
Germany is planning incentives for gas plants to convert to hydrogen, with the proposal covering around 2GW of new capacity. The
Renewables
US cancels offshore wind leases in major policy reversal
April 28, 2026
The US government has cancelled two offshore wind lease areas, with developers to receive refunds – but only if funds are
SeAH Wind job cuts expose fragility in UK offshore supply chain
April 28, 2026
SeAH Wind is set to cut up to 72 jobs at its Teesside facility, following the termination of a key offshore
Matrix secures £245m financing for 500MW Scottish battery
April 28, 2026
Matrix Renewables has closed £245m financing for a 500MW/1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Scotland – one of the UK’s
Global fossil fuel phase-out summit convenes in Colombia
April 27, 2026
Around 50 countries have gathered to discuss the phase-out of fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The summit operates outside of
AGR selects SmartestEnergy for UK solar portfolio
April 27, 2026
AGR appoints SmartestEnergy for 192MW solar portfolio, reflecting increasing sophistication in UK solar commercial models. Route-to-market agreements are becoming central to
400MW battery project approved in East Yorkshire
April 27, 2026
400MW battery project receives planning approval in East Yorkshire, marking continued growth of the UK storage pipeline. Energy storage is increasingly
AI energy demand threatens UK carbon targets
April 27, 2026
AI-related electricity demand forecasts are rising sharply; government estimates may have significantly underestimated impact. Data centres could become a major emissions
UK urged to fast-track grid access for flexible data centres
April 27, 2026
Energy UK calls for prioritised grid connections for flexible data centres, with AI-driven power demand emerging as a system-level challenge. Flexible
UK reframes renewables as national security infrastructure
April 27, 2026
The UK government has explicitly linked clean energy to national security, with ministers arguing renewables reduce exposure to sabotage and geopolitical
