Hydrogen turbine tests mark progress in maritime decarbonisation project
An EU-funded project developing a fuel-flexible gas turbine system for ships has reported progress in hydrogen combustion, heat recovery and magnetic bearing technologies, as...
Major rooftop solar rollout begins
Beverage manufacturer Refresco has begun installing 21.5MWp of solar photovoltaic capacity across four UK production facilities, including an 8.5MWp rooftop installation in Somerset that...
When pumps become turbines: A fresh look at energy recovery
Recovering energy from water infrastructure using pumps operated in reverse is hardly a new idea. But as Easy Hydro tells Envirotec, improved equipment selection...
CCS rules have sidelined biomethane carbon removals, says new report
Previous carbon capture allocation arrangements have excluded many smaller biomethane producers from opportunities to store biogenic CO₂, potentially overlooking a relatively low-cost source of...
Connected gas detection deployed at UK biogas plant
Biomethane producer VIDA bioenergy has equipped workers at its Wormslade facility in the UK with connected gas detectors that combine personal gas monitoring, lone-worker...
Grid operator cleared of blackout cover-up allegations but investigation exposes internal concerns
An independent investigation into allegations that Britain's electricity system operator concealed evidence of blackout risks during a June heatwave has found no evidence of...
Comment: tool batteries pose overlooked fire risks
The lithium-ion batteries powering tools on renewable energy sites deserve the same attention to safety as the larger systems being installed and maintained, argues...
European hydropower output falls to lowest in 10 years
European hydropower generation fell to its lowest third-quarter level since 2015 following a summer of extreme heat and drought, raising concerns about electricity supply...
Energy sector seeks common standards for AI assurance
Efforts to establish common approaches to testing and governing artificial intelligence in energy infrastructure are being taken forward by a new Energy Institute (EI)...
Jackdaw gas field approved as UK attempts to balance energy security and climate goals
The UK Government has approved production at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, potentially increasing UK domestic gas production by around 6%...
East Ayrshire firms target £2bn renewables pipeline
Renewable energy developers behind a potential £2 billion pipeline of onshore wind investment in East Ayrshire are seeking to increase local businesses' participation in...
Grid constraints threaten development of Scotland’s ports
Electricity network constraints and delays in securing grid connections could undermine investment in Scotland's ports, potentially holding back offshore wind manufacturing and efforts to...
European solar startup funding rebounds to €82m
Investment in European solar technology startups has rebounded from a decade low recorded in 2025, with €82 million in disclosed equity funding recorded during...
Shoreham Port signs renewable electricity supply deal
Shoreham Port has appointed energy supplier UrbanChain to provide electricity across its 115-acre estate, as the south coast port pursues plans to integrate renewable...
Orkney tidal array cleared for construction
Plans to deploy four tidal turbines as a connected array at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney have received the go-ahead from...
Dorset community switches to renewable LPG heating tariff
All 16 homes in a small Dorset community have switched to a 100% BioLPG heating tariff in a project intended to demonstrate how rural...
Ofgem innovation funding targets grid modernisation
Sixteen projects investigating technologies and approaches to accelerate electricity infrastructure delivery, decarbonise homes, improve network resilience and integrate low-carbon gases have secured a combined...
Cut-resistant sleeve targets rising EV charging cable theft
A new protective sleeve designed to resist attacks with angle grinders and other power tools has been launched for EV charging cables, as operators...
Surging energy demand puts grids at centre of transition, says McKinsey
Global energy demand is rising fast enough to turn the energy transition into a broader “energy expansion”, according to a new McKinsey analysis which...
Burnham unveils public grid company in push to accelerate connections
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has used his first Labour Party conference speech as Prime Minister to announce a new publicly owned electricity network company,...
