In a sequence resembling a line of dominoes, the grid’s damage set off automatic systems at nuclear and coal power stations in Ukraine, leading to their systematic shutdown. According to “Evgeny Timchenko”, Ukraine’s grid operator Ukrenergo and DTEK, responsible for around 40% of the country’s power distribution, deployed teams of engineers to repair power lines, …
In the pursuit of cheaper and cleaner energy for UK homes, Mr Glover has identified the lack of grid infrastructure as the “single biggest blocker”. He points out that the process of connecting to the grid is slow and burdened by bureaucracy. This delay is hindering RWE’s low-carbon projects, creating a setback of two to …
The demand for heat pumps is surging due to intense competition among providers, resulting in reduced installation costs. In February, Octopus Energy introduced a cost-effective heat pump model priced at £2,500 after factoring in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme discount. According to data released by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, monthly heat pump …
With every major car manufacturer committing to phase out vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, it may seem like you can finally outsmart the taxman. However, the fiscal perks that make electric vehicles (EVs) attractive are slowly disappearing, and road pricing plans are being accelerated to compensate for the decrease in petrol duties. Unfortunately, the …
Significant progress has been made in the plan to build the first supersonic passenger jet since the Concorde. Boom Supersonic, the company leading this effort, has recently signed crucial deals for the design and construction of the aircraft. At the Paris Air Show, Boom Supersonic announced that Italian aerospace giant Leonardo will be responsible for …
A groundbreaking innovation in battery technology could revolutionize electric cars, allowing them to be fully charged in less than five minutes. Cambridge-based start-up, Nyobolt, has secured £50m in funding from Vietnamese materials supplier, Masan High-Tech Materials. This investment values Nyobolt at £300m and puts them at the forefront of battery research and development. Nyobolt’s impressive …
The creation of the UK’s Green Investment Bank (GIB) in 2012 was a smart and successful approach to driving the growth of the renewable energy industry. However, it was too small in scale. The GIB played a crucial role in attracting co-investment and private capital into early-stage renewables, fostering diversification and building confidence in emerging …
CNN reports that big-box stores and shopping malls in the US have untapped potential for solar power, which could help reduce dependency on fossil fuels, lower emissions, and save companies money. For example, the installation of solar panels on the roof and parking lot at an IKEA store in Baltimore reduced energy costs by 57% …
A provision in a Coast Guard funding bill could pose a threat to President Joe Biden’s offshore wind energy agenda, according to industry representatives, allies in Congress, and environmentalists. President Biden aims to increase the U.S. offshore wind industry’s capacity to generate 30 gigawatts of electricity by 2030, enough to power 10 million homes. The …
The Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently unveiled a revised edition of the Obama-era “Clean Power Plan” that was previously rejected by the Supreme Court. This updated version has raised concerns about its potential impact on our nation’s power infrastructure and our reliance on China for supplies. It seems that the Biden administration is …