Spain’s grid denies renewable energy to blame for massive blackout REE says the outage cannot be blamed on Spain’s high share of renewable energy, cause not clear yet. Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2025
SNP ministers approve plans for new wind farm and battery storage site THE Scottish Government has approved plans for a new wind farm and battery storage site ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025
Equinor considers suing Trump administration over halted US windfarm Norway’s state energy company’s $2.5bn project off coast of New York was almost a third finished The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025
Charities call for wind farm to be blocked as thousands of bird deaths feared The proposed Berwick Bank development would have up to 307 turbines in the outer Firth of Forth. Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025
Calls to reject mega offshore wind farm as thousands of seabirds forecast to die NATURE charities are urging the Scottish Government to reject plans for a new offshore wind farm warning it could result in the deaths of tens of… The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025
Inner-city living no barrier to the green dream The pursuit of water and energy self-sufficiency on a small block in a densely-populated area has posed a host of challenges for one green home enthusiast. AAP · Apr 29, 2025
Interconnectivity: The Cornerstone Of The European Electricity Network Interconnected electricity networks -- the cornerstone of the European system and designed to improve security of supply -- made it possible to contain the massive power outage on the Iberian peninsula. International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025
Could over-reliance on renewable energy be to blame for Spain and Portugal blackouts? Net zero is vital for safeguarding the planet, but renewable energy sources could leave people vulnerable to blackouts in emergency situations Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025
Battery storage plant plans near Scottish town approved PLANS for a battery storage system to be built in South Lanarkshire have been approved by the local authority ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025
Spain over the worst, investigating the causes and determined to prevent repeat of massive power blackout, PM says – as it happened Spain and Portugal electricity services returning to normal after being hit by biggest power cut in recent European history The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
Nationalise gas power plants to boost energy security, thinktank urges UK ministers Common Wealth says private gas-fired stations can charge exorbitant fees when renewable energy is in short supply The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
Labor says the CSIRO put a $600bn price tag on Coalition’s nuclear dreams. It’s not quite right Number comes from the Smart Energy Council (SEC), a renewable energy industry group, almost six months before Coalition modelling The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2025
Average energy bill in Great Britain to fall 9% as Trump tariffs hit gas prices Typical bill to drop by £166 as warm weather and global economic uncertainty drive down wholesale gas prices, says leading forecaster The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025
China Says Wind And Solar Energy Capacity Exceeds Thermal For First Time China's wind and solar energy capacity has surpassed that of mostly coal-powered thermal for the first time, the national energy body said Friday. International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025 Drax needs a better policeman Public confidence in the UK biomass industry is low – robust checks are needed to ensure every wood pellet its power plant burns is sustainable
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 MPs question value of billions in subsidies granted to Drax power plant Spending watchdog warns £6.5bn in funding may not offer value for public money amid sustainability concerns
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 Biomass power generators could be ‘marking own homework on sustainability’ The Public Accounts Committee said certification schemes aiming to ensure biomass has been sustainably sourced may not be strong enough.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 Britain will accelerate push to net zero, Starmer tells energy summit Speech made clear prime minister sees renewable energy as core to UK’s future prosperity and national security
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differs Britain has announced a major investment in wind power as it hosts an international summit on energy security
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 What is Ed Miliband’s ‘postcode pricing’ plan for energy bills and how would it work? The government is understood to be considering an overhaul of the UK’s energy market, charging those close to cheap power, such as wind turbines, less money
The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025 Watchdog opens probe into Scottish wind farm over 'excessive' energy charges THE energy watchdog has opened an investigation into a Scottish wind farm amid allegations that it added more than £130 million onto people’s…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 UK politics: Reform will axe councils’ special needs funding if they win in local elections, Lib Dems claim – as it happened Party’s education spokesperson says Farage’s comments about doctors over-diagnosing children shows he wants to cut spending
The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025 Ed Miliband: Zonal energy pricing won't proceed if it raises bills in parts of the UK THE UK Government will not split the country's energy market into regions if it raises people’s bills, Ed Miliband has said ...
International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025 UK Hosts Global Energy Summit With Renewables Under Attack An international summit on the future of energy security opens in London on Thursday amidst major disagreements over the role of renewables in satisfying the world's thirst for energy.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025 UK seeks global green investors with windfarm cash and planning policies Government is ‘setting up conversations’ as companies arrive in London for clean energy summit