Batteries begin rewriting Australia’s wholesale power market
August 24, 2026
Australian battery capacity almost tripled from 2.2 GW to 6.1 GW during 2025, having stood at only 261 MW in early
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East Havering data centre exposes scale of Britain’s AI power challenge
August 24, 2026
The proposed £14.7 billion campus would secure a 600MVA grid connection and consume an estimated 2.65TWh annually at a likely 50%
UKSOL clears plug-in solar hurdle ahead of new UK market opening
August 21, 2026
Four UKSOL kits have received “compliant” listings on the electricity networks’ technical register. Approved plug-in solar becomes lawful in the UK
Energy industry seeks heat network asset base to unlock £17 billion investment
August 21, 2026
Energy UK and HeatNIC want an additional £1bn of public support between 2027 and 2030 to unlock £5bn of projects. They
UK solar and battery installations surge as heat pump deployment retreats
August 21, 2026
The UK recorded 210,000 MCS-certified installations during the first half, 17% more than a year earlier. Solar installations approached 150,000 while
UK targets 100-hour energy storage with £28 million innovation programme
August 21, 2026
The UK government has allocated £28m to technologies capable of discharging electricity for at least 100 continuous hours. An initial £3m
Scottish study warns retrofit failures can push households deeper into fuel poverty
August 20, 2026
Thirteen case studies found recurring problems with heat pump controls, metering, tariffs and access to solar export payments. A separate survey
Canadian oil producers target late-2027 decision on scaled-back CCS network
August 20, 2026
The Oil Sands Alliance expects a Pathways final investment decision in late 2027 or early 2028. The first stage would capture
Harmony energises 35 MW Skeeby battery as Alpiq-backed expansion begins
August 19, 2026
Harmony Energy has energised its 35 MW / 70 MWh Skeeby battery storage project near Richmond in North Yorkshire, ahead of
Hornsea Three battery contract explores shared-grid model for offshore wind
August 19, 2026
Arenko will operate and optimise Ørsted’s 300MW/600MWh Iceni battery using its Nimbus software platform. The two-hour battery will share transmission infrastructure
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