UK-Germany energy link on track as construction advances

Construction on the UK-Germany interconnector is progressing as planned, with works underway in both countries and the project expected to be operational by 2028

Construction commences on £2.4bn UK-German energy link

The project is predicted to be sufficient to power up to 1.5 million homes during its lifetime

Construction of first UK-Germany direct power link gets underway

NeuConnect has secured a licence agreement with The Crown Estate, which paves the way for major construction work to commence in the UK this summer

Nuclear watchdog endorses Japan’s Fukushima waste water release plan

The International Atomic Energy Agency has approved Japan’s plan to release treated water from Fukushima Daiichi into the sea, stating it poses negligible radiological impact

Japan’s TEPCO to buy Scottish floating offshore wind developer

It is the Japanese company’s first investment in overseas wind power

What impact did 7.6 quake have on Fukushima nuclear power station?

The earthquake did not cause any issues of safety concern, according to the UN’s nuclear watchdog

Fukushima radioactive water will have minimal impact on environment, operator says

TEPCO plans to release treated radioactive water into the sea in spring 2023

Robots to dismantle nuclear power stations

The £12 million-project will see long-reach robotic arms deliver faster and safer decommissioning of reactors in Japan and the UK

Centrica inks demand side response deal with Japan’s TEPCO

The Japanese firm will be using the UK energy giant’s DSR platform to provide the transmission system operator with flexibility services for the reserve market

Energy storage company re-energised with £25m Japanese investment

Zenobe Energy is backed by the former boss of National Grid and has around 73MW of operational assets