AGR selects SmartestEnergy for UK solar portfolio
AGR appoints SmartestEnergy for 192MW solar portfolio, reflecting increasing sophistication in UK solar commercial models. Route-to-market agreements are becoming central to project viability. This signals a maturing of the UK solar market. AGR Renewables has appointed SmartestEnergy to manage route-to-market arrangements for a 192MW portfolio of UK solar projects, highlighting the increasing complexity and maturity […]
400MW battery project approved in East Yorkshire
400MW battery project receives planning approval in East Yorkshire, marking continued growth of the UK storage pipeline. Energy storage is increasingly central to grid stability and renewables integration. This reinforces the UK’s position as a leading European battery market. A major new battery energy storage project has been approved in East Yorkshire, underlining the accelerating […]
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 driver. This highlights growing tension between digital growth and climate goals. The UK’s carbon reduction pathway is facing new pressure from the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, with fresh analysis suggesting the energy demands […]
UK urged to fast-track grid access for flexible data centres
Energy UK calls for prioritised grid connections for flexible data centres, with AI-driven power demand emerging as a system-level challenge. Flexible load could support grid stability if properly integrated. This signals growing convergence between energy and digital infrastructure policy. The UK’s energy industry is calling on government to prioritise grid connections for flexible data centres, […]
UK reframes renewables as national security infrastructure
The UK government has explicitly linked clean energy to national security, with ministers arguing renewables reduce exposure to sabotage and geopolitical shocks. The narrative shift reflects a political repositioning of ‘net zero’. This could reshape public and Treasury support for clean power investment. The UK government is repositioning renewable energy as a pillar of national […]
Consumer giant P&G warns of $1bn hit as energy costs ripple through economy
Procter & Gamble has warned higher oil prices could cost it $1bn in profits. Rising energy costs are pushing up prices for packaging, transport and raw materials. The impact is spreading beyond the energy sector into consumer goods. Companies may pass costs on to consumers, adding to inflation pressures. The global energy crisis is beginning […]
Canada approves major gas pipeline expansion to boost supply resilience
Canada has approved a $4bn expansion of Enbridge’s gas pipeline network. The project will add around 300 million cubic feet per day of capacity. The expansion reflects a continued push to strengthen energy security despite decarbonisation goals. The move also highlights the enduring role of gas in balancing energy systems. Canadian regulators have approved a […]
Siemens Energy lifts outlook as AI and electrification drive power demand boom
Siemens Energy has upgraded its growth outlook, citing surging demand from data centres and electrification. Sales are now expected to grow 14-16%, driven by strong orders for turbines and grid equipment. AI and digital infrastructure are emerging as major drivers of electricity demand. The trend underscores the need for massive investment in grids and generation […]
UK retail sales jump as motorists rush to fill up amid fuel price surge
UK retail sales rose 0.7% in March, driven largely by a surge in fuel purchases. Petrol sales jumped more than 6%, reflecting panic buying as prices spiked. The data highlights how quickly energy shocks feed into consumer behaviour and economic indicators. The boost is unlikely to signal underlying strength, masking broader cost-of-living pressures. UK retail […]
Energy crisis marks permanent shift away from fossil fuels, according to IEA
According to IEA executive director Fatih Birol, the global energy crisis triggered by the Iran conflict has permanently undermined the notion of fossil fuels as a reliable foundation for energy systems. Birol says the shock will accelerate investment in renewables, nuclear and electrification, with governments likely to prioritise domestic generation and resilience over global fuel […]