Technology

Heatwave strains Europe’s power systems and tests UK’s resilience

June 25, 2026

Europe’s current heatwave is forcing power systems to cut output and raise prices; French nuclear generation has been throttled by 4.1 GW

UK’s lagging electrification bumping up energy bills – Climate Change Committee

June 25, 2026

Britain’s independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) says progress in electrifying homes, transport and industry has slowed, leaving households exposed to volatile

UN urges AI companies to come clean on their resource footprint

June 23, 2026

A UN University study projects that AI data centres could consume about 945 terawatt‑hours (TWh) of electricity by 2030 and enough water

NatPower and Tesla forge $5 billion battery storage partnership

June 23, 2026

Italian energy developer NatPower and Tesla have signed a memorandum to build over 25 GWh of battery storage capacity across Italy

Goldman Sachs predicts EV surge will dent oil demand by 2027

June 23, 2026

Goldman Sachs predicts that rapid electric vehicle adoption could reduce global oil demand by 0.13-0.32 million barrels per day (bpd) by

Corporate giants issue call for electrification ahead of London Climate Week

June 23, 2026

A group of 112 companies with combined revenues of about $1.5 trillion have issued a joint statement urging governments to make

Holland’s Hanab buys Green Frog Connect to accelerate UK grid connections

June 22, 2026

Dutch engineering firm Hanab Energy Solutions has acquired Green Frog Connect, one of the UK’s largest independent grid‑connections providers. Hanab specialises in high‑voltage

Ofgem launches consultation to help better fund local grid upgrades

June 22, 2026

Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem has launched a statutory consultation on proposed changes to load‑related expenditure (LRE) volume drivers in the RIIO‑ED2