Record negative electricity prices hit Britain

Britain endured a record 214 hours of negative electricity prices in 2023, according to a report

‘Hydrogen heating may save £5bn more than heat pumps’

Using hydrogen for home heating could save more than £5 billion annually compared to electric heat pumps, according to research from Imperial College London

Imperial College and ABB extend carbon capture partnership

ABB and Imperial College London have extended their partnership for a decade, enhancing their carbon capture pilot plant to train future professionals and address STEM shortages

Offshore wind auction failure may hike wholesale energy prices by 20%

The failure of the latest UK offshore wind auction to secure new projects poses risks to climate targets, potentially resulting in higher power prices and increased carbon emissions, according to a new report

Wind power triumphs: UK’s energy mix breezes past fossil fuels

Electricity production generated from fossil fuels reached its lowest point since the Covid pandemic, with carbon emissions dropping to a three-year low, according to a report

‘Solar leafs’ outshine panels in UK breakthrough

The new technology eradicates the need for pumps, fans, control units and expensive materials, while also making more clean water and thermal energy

Electricity imports surpass nuclear power in the UK

Electricity imports reached record highs, surpassing 8GW in February, while nuclear output dropped to its lowest level since 1982, according to a report

Wind powers the UK more than gas for the first time

Wind provided 32.4% of the nation’s power, with gas delivering 31.7%, analysis claims

Heat pump cost reductions could be less than expected

Heat pump cost reductions may not happen as quickly as the government hopes, academics warn” says new research

UK grid smashes new green record with ‘longest time’ on record

Britain’s electricity grid ran on 100% clean power for 25 hours, according to a new report