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German power giant RWE signs firm order with Vestas to supply first of three gigawatt scale projects that are part of its Norfolk cluster in UK North Sea

French utility company EDF says operations in Somerset will start a year later as delay costs firm €2.5bn Britain’s first new nuclear plant in a generation at the Hinkley Point C site will face further delay, at a cost of €2.5bn to the French utility company EDF. EDF said the first reactor at the site in Somerset will begin operations in 2030, a year later than planned – almost 13 years after construction work began – after a series of delays to the project. Continue reading...

CBI and Energy UK report finds 40% of firms have cut investment as electricity costs remain far above pre-Ukraine levels The UK is at risk of losing its status as a major manufacturing centre after a sharp rise in energy prices that has forced about 40% of businesses to cut back investment, according to a report by the CBI and Energy UK. In a stinging message to ministers, the report said British businesses – from chemical producers to pubs and restaurants – were being undermined by a failure to cap prices and upgrade the UK’s ageing gas and electricity networks. Continue reading...

Power secured in the recent AR7 auction is set to reduce reliance on wholesale gas, writes Chris Stark

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has submitted a robust response to the government’s consultation on how best to manage the future of the UK’s gas sector. The consultation looks at how to best ensure the UK’s energy security and the gas it needs for decades to come as supply and demand across the energy mix evolves, […]

Smarter cables could help save offshore wind farm developers money while changes in material technology could also result in savings, finds report

Leveraging 12 years of energy storage expertise, Cubenergy has launched FlexCombo 2.0, a next-generation flexible energy storage AC Block.

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an electrolyte architecture that enables protons to conduct charge via a “hopping” mechanism, offering an alternative to volatile, flammable liquids that dominate conventional battery designs such as lithium‑ion.

Delays raise bill for flagship UK nuclear project to almost £49bn at today’s prices

Envision founder Zhang Lei says renewables are essential to stop the technology driving up household bills

Grenergy has secured a 20-year solar contract for difference for its Fibden hybrid project in the UK.

Geopolitical uncertainty and European gas storage targets weigh on Centrica’s trading activities, its preliminary 2025 financial report shows.

Deadline for entries for the UK's most prestigious green business awards falls on Friday 27th February There is just one week left for companies, individuals, and projects to submit an entry for the UK Green Business Awards 2026 ahead of the entry deadline on Friday 27th February. Companies, project developers, sustainability executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and campaigners from across the green economy are invited to submit their entries ahead of the deadline to be in with a chance of making the shortlist for this year's awards. The finalists will then be announced next month, ahead of the awards dinner and glittering awards ceremony, which will take place during London Climate Action Week on the evening of Wednesday 24th June. The flagship awards - which are now in the their fourth year and act as the successor to the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards that first launched in 2010 - are expected to bring together over 600 senior figures from across the UK's burgeoning green economy. "The UK Green Business Awards are always a wonderful celebration of a green economy that continues to go from strength to strength - and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever," said BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray. "The awards always offer a great opportunity to showcase the many leading businesses, innovative projects, and inspiring individuals who are working to build an economy that is more sustainable and prosperous for all. "Many of the finalists at the awards over the past decade have gone to on to enjoy remarkable success, underscoring how green business models and clean tech innovations are reshaping the economy, bolstering resilience, and driving commercial returns. We'd urge all companies working to advance the green economy to enter this year's awards and seize the chance to highlight and celebrate the remarkable work they are doing." All the finalists for this year's UK Green Business Awards will be considered by a panel of expert judges from across the green economy, with the winners and highly commended entries then announced at the awards ceremony and gala dinner in June. Entrants have a wide range of categories to consider, including renewable energy project of the year, marketing campaign of the year, innovation of the year, small business of the year, and the coveted company of the year. Companies, projects, and individuals looking for advice on what makes a strong entry can check out BusinessGreen's recent guide and webinar, where judges offered their tips on what they are looking for in a submission. This year's UK Green Business Awards are delivered with support from our sponsors Osborne Clarke and Radley Yeldar and partners London Climate Action Week and the Great Big Green Week. You can check out further details on sponsorship opportunities for the UK Green Business Awards and Women in Green Business Awards 2026, which will take place this autumn, through the awards website.

Conservative Environment Network accuses Labour, SNP, and Reform of 'letting Scottish workers down' by failing to adequately plan for North Sea transition

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