
AI energy demand threatens UK carbon targets
AI-related electricity demand forecasts are rising sharply; government estimates may have significantly underestimated impact. Data centres could become a major emissions

AI-related electricity demand forecasts are rising sharply; government estimates may have significantly underestimated impact. Data centres could become a major emissions

Energy UK calls for prioritised grid connections for flexible data centres, with AI-driven power demand emerging as a system-level challenge. Flexible

Siemens Energy has upgraded its growth outlook, citing surging demand from data centres and electrification. Sales are now expected to grow
Tesla’s solar and energy division is projected to generate $18.3 billion in revenue in 2026 with $5.3 billion gross profit, accounting for about
Spain’s energy and competition watchdog, the CNMC, said it found long‑term breaches of electricity system rules that may have affected power‑system
A draft European Commission proposal would tax electricity at rates below fossil fuels and allow governments to cut electricity taxes for
Affordability trumps speed of net zero – a recent poll found that 77% of Britons want energy bills cut, with 78%

Tony Blair’s think tank has called for government approval of the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas project, arguing Britain needs
Only 46% of the energy used to supply UK electricity was imported in 2025, down from 48% in 2024 and the
OpenAI halts its main UK data‑centre project due to high energy costs and an unfavourable regulatory environment. Stargate UK was announced