Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Coronavirus could thwart energy storage growth in 2020

IF coronavirus containment measures continue to curtail movement of goods and people through Q2 this year, the market impact could cut Wood Mackenzie’s 2020...

Call for evidence launched on Ofgem’s role in net zero

A new inquiry by the Industry and Regulators Committee will consider Ofgem’s role in the transition to net zero and whether changes are needed...

Vehicle-to-grid chargepoints can improve battery life in electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions and...

Research from a government-funded project involving academics in the University of Nottingham's Faculty of Engineering shows that by careful charging and discharging, EV battery...

New system uses wind turbines to defend the national grid from power cut

A ‘SMART’ system that controls the storage and release of energy from wind turbines will reduce the risk of power cuts and support the...

Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund opens for applications

A new £34 million Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund has been launched to help manufacturing industries reduce energy costs and emissions. Scottish businesses at industries...

Ofgem strengthens protections for customers struggling with energy bills

Ofgem is introducing new licence rules for suppliers from 15 December to strengthen protections for customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills...

New app shows what havoc ‘unflushables’ wreak in the sewers

NEW augmented reality app helps fight ‘unflushables’ by showing householders how flushing the wrong items would block their drains and sewers. Public services provider Amey...

Ofwat grants Arla Foods self-supply water and sewerage licences

Water regulator Ofwat has granted dairy giant Arla Foods self-supply water and sewerage licences. This decision enables Arla Foods to provide retail services to itself...

Government publishes updated fuel poverty strategy for England

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a strategy to further drive down levels of fuel poverty in England. Sustainable Warmth,...

Earthworms and Water Fleas Trialled to Treat Waste Water

EARTHWORMS and water fleas are used to treat waste water as part of an international study which aims to protect and improve water resources around...