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Fidra Energy has secured £1 billion for the largest BESS in the UK, while EDF and Elements Green have agreed a toll for a 720MWh system.

Fidra Energy has reached financial close on the UK’s largest battery energy storage system project, backed by EIG and the National Wealth Fund.

We're seeking views on policy options for growing the market for low carbon industrial products, including steel and concrete.

With the right funding and policy support, the Dover-France trade route could become the UK's first high-volume green shipping corridor, writes Lib Dem MP Wera Hobhouse

Scotland-based Clyde Hydrogen claims its pioneering technology makes hydrogen production 'cheaper, simpler, and safer'

Project will site huge BESS deployment inland from North Sea coast as key plank of UK green power plans

SolarEdge Technologies is showcasing its new residential solar+storage product called Nexis at RE+ 2025. Built on a modular LFP battery design and SolarEdge’s DC-coupled architecture, SolarEdge Nexis is a modular, scalable solution — adapted to fit any home and designed for enhancing operational simplicity, design flexibility and fleet-level control capabilities. The platform’s DC-optimized technology provides…

New report reveals over $100bn of investment now committed to new clean hydrogen projects globally, as sector looks to emulate the success of the wind and solar industries

Energy debts have more than doubled in last 12 years, finds report, as Ofgem signals it will raise cap on bills About 1m households are behind on their gas and electricity bills with no repayment plan amid a rise in energy debt over the past decade, according to a new report. The Resolution Foundation thinktank found that the number of customers in energy debt has increased and the size of their debts has risen. It found that between 2012 and 2024 the average gas and electricity debts more than doubled to £1,400 and £1,600, respectively, from an average of approximately £500. Continue reading...

Forecasts pinned to president’s axing of tax credits and surging electricity demand due to artificial intelligence

London’s £5bn Thames Tideway project has been completed without drama using a pioneering financial model

Survey of over 700 global investment professionals finds over two thirds are drawn to funds focused on the energy transition

Honeywell has introduced the Honeywell Ionic system, a compact, end-to-end battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for the commercial and industrial segments. By combining flexible battery storage with Honeywell’s advanced control system, Honeywell Ionic helps to optimize energy costs, absorb fluctuations in energy demand to ensure grid stability, and provide back-up power when needed. Honeywell’s…

Siemens Gamesa prototype launch has strengthened the base case for 21MW machines on a first commercial-scale floating wind project in the Mediterranean

IHA and Eurelectric have launched a call to action to accelerate pumped storage hydropower for Europe’s energy transition.