Horizon deal a ‘vote of confidence’ in UK’s energy future

Hitachi’s bid for the Horizon nuclear project is a “vote of confidence” in the UK’s energy future. That’s the view of the energy industry’s trade body, whose comment follows the deal made by the Japanese giant and its plans to build two to three 1300MW nuclear plants at each of Horizon’s sites in the UK. […]

London offshore wind farm begins producing power

The first power from what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm has been produced, it was announced yesterday. Located in the Thames Estuary around 20km off the coasts of Kent and Essex, the 630MW London Array farm has been under construction since March 2011. It is owned by Danish energy supplier DONG Energy, German […]

£6m Scottish efficiency fund to help cut energy bills

The Scottish Government has announced a £6 million fund for energy efficiency measures to help householders cut energy bills. With the recent gas and electricity price hikes, the Universal Home Insulation Scheme (UHIS) is expected to help up to 10,000 extra Scottish homes with efficient installations such as loft and cavity insulation. Nicola Sturgeon, the […]

Hitachi buys Horizon for £700m

Hitachi has bought Horizon Nuclear Power from RWE and E.ON for £700m. The deal will be completed at the end of November and the Japanese giant plans to start its nuclear new build programme straight away. Two British companies will be involved in the project; Babcock International and Rolls-Royce have signed MOUs to join Hitachi […]

Travel between London and East England in your EVs

Do you have an electric car? Are you worried about travelling outside your city due to lack of charging points? Well, a new agreement between EV charging networks, Source London and Source East means members of both schemes can now travel between the capital and the East of England and use the other’s charge points […]

Gas plant protestors slammed for “wasting” taxpayers’ money

Protestors who scaled the chimneys of a new Nottinghamshire gas plant to raise concerns over a “dash for gas” have been drubbed for wasting more than £200,000 of taxpayers’ money. Early yesterday morning police were called to the scene when around 20 activists climbed the outer walls and abseiled down the inside of two enormous […]

Scotland’s fuel poverty efforts ‘held back’ by UK Government

The Scottish Government’s efforts to tackle fuel poverty have been “held back” due to “mixed messages” from Westminster. That’s the view of Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, whose comment comes after the recent price hikes in gas and electricity prices by five of the ‘Big Six’ suppliers. Announcing a £6 million funding to help Scottish homes […]

Taj Mahal to be powered by solar

One of the Seven Wonders of the World is set to be powered by solar. Reports claim a solar plant will be set up near the Taj Mahal in the Indian city of Agra, which will provide a continuous power supply to the iconic building. The installation of the plant is expected to cost around […]

Time to get qualified?

Lord Redesdale talks to ELN about the benefit of official qualifications for energy managers.

Scottish Water announces sudden death of chief exec

Scottish Water has announced the sudden death of its chief executive Richard Ackroyd. Mr Ackroyd has been Chief Executive of the Scottish utility for almost five years. In a statement today the firm said it was “with great sadness” its executive leadership team and Chairman Ronnie Mercer would take over “with immediate effect” and that […]