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We're calling for evidence on energy-related datasets where enabling access for AI application development could improve decarbonisation, energy security or affordability.

Trade body warns delays in deploying critical carbon capture projects will result in both missed emissions targets and continued deindustrialisation

Charles Clowes, research director and co-founder of Precision Plants, explains how the Innovate UK-backed firm is unlocking both environmental benefits and rural revenue streams using climate resilient hemp

It turns out that making the transition to clean energy while keeping the price down is hard

ScottishPower, subsidiary of renewables giant Iberdrola, missed out in recent UK auction with planned offshore wind farm in North Sea

Hosted in association with Octopus Energy, latest free interactive webinar will discuss effective recruitment and retention for the future economy BusinessGreen's latest monthly Spotlight webinar is to explore the techniques and best practices that can help businesses across the green economy strengthen recruitment and retention. Hosted in association with Octopus Energy's Jobs That Matter campaign, and delivered as part of BusinessGreen's Workforce 2030 campaign, the interactive webinar will explore what it takes to develop an attractive and effective recruitment strategy that can underpin the next phase of the green economy's expansion. The session - titled Effective recruitment and retention for the future economy - will take place at 11am on Tuesday 10th March. Confirmed speakers include Olivia Wray, global head of talent acquisition at Octopus Energy, Katie Neck, managing director and founder at Sustained Futures, and Joshua Deru, just transition lead at the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The panel discussion will explore how business are responding to a looming skills crunch across the green economy and working to develop more attractive and effective recruitment and retention strategies for their organisations. The session will cover: How big is the skills challenge facing the green economy? (And what even is the ‘green economy'?) How can businesses best attract a wide range of talent? What does the next generation expect from their future employer? How can businesses embed environmental understanding across all roles? Why should businesses invest in green skills development, and how can they build the business case for this investment? What do effective staff recruitment and retention strategies entail? How can businesses effectively work with partners and the education sector to boost the green economy skills base? "Skills shortages represent one of the biggest challenges faced by the net zero transition, but are businesses do everything they can to attract, develop, and retain the talent they need to grow their business and accelerate the roll out of clean technologies and greener business models?" asked BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray, who will chair the webinar. "Our latest BusinessGreen Spotlight webinar brings together leading experts to offer their insights into how to recruit and retain a team that is well paced to prosper in the fast-evolving future economy." You can now sign up to attend the free webinar through the event website.

A single metric is increasingly shaping investment calculus for battery energy storage systems across European power markets: the Top-Bottom spread, defined as the difference between the highest and lowest hourly electricity price within a given 24-hour period. For a one-hour duration battery operating under ideal conditions, this figure represents the theoretical ceiling on daily arbitrage [...]

Danske Commodities has signed a 10-year optimisation agreement for the 400 MWh battery storage asset, Windyhill BESS.

US and Israeli air strikes throw energy markets into turmoil

On Monday, Equinor announced a discovery of up to 89 million barrels at its Omega Sør pilot project. The company is prepared to proceed at a high pace.

Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growth Business live – latest updates US-Israel war on Iran – live updates The impact of the deadly and unpredictable conflict in the Middle East on the global economy will be felt most immediately, and keenly, through the rising cost of oil. Prices jumped on Monday, as markets had their first opportunity to digest the weekend’s tit-for-tat attacks. A barrel of Brent crude oil was trading at about $79 (£59) by lunchtime in London, up about $6 or 8.5% on the day. Continue reading...

Electrifying our economy, from data centres to transport to industry, is crucial for our country’s future; to ensure energy security, bring down bills and drive economic growth. A new half-day conference, hosted by Energy UK in partnership with SSE Energy Solutions, will bring together business leaders, politicians, policymakers and experts to discuss the opportunities and… Read more

Pair team up to purchase power plant operator AES which has struggled on stock market

European gas prices initially soar 24 per cent and oil prices climb 13 per cent, as shipping through Strait of Hormuz faces immediate disruption

In response to popular demand the deadline for entries for the UK Green Business Awards 2026 has been extended to Monday 9th March The deadline for entries for the UK Green Business Awards 2026 has today been extended and will now fall at 6pm on Friday 6th March. The move comes in response to popular demand for deadline extensions for this year's awards. In order to ensure a level playing field for all entrants, the deadline has now been extended for everyone wishing to take part in the UK's most prestigious green business awards. Entries can be submitted through the awards website and any organisation or individual that has already made a submission ahead of the original deadline and wishes to update it ahead of the new deadline can now do so. "We've had a large number of requests for deadline extensions for entries to this year's awards, so to ensure a level playing field we're delighted to announce an extra week for everyone to complete their submissions," said James Murray, editor-in-chief at BusinessGreen and chair of the judges for the UK Green Business Awards. "The finalists for this year's awards will still be announced as planned in late March ahead of the awards ceremony in June. We're looking forward to another wonderful celebration of the best and brightest from across the UK's burgeoning green economy." 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 green economy, providing a unique opportunity to network with colleagues and showcase the many achievements of leading green businesses. The glittering awards ceremony and gala dinner will take place at the Brewery in Central London on the evening of Wednesday 24th June, forming part of London Climate Action Week. Companies and individuals considering submitting an entry to the awards have a wide range of categories to consider, including consultancy of the year, fast track company of the year, ESG investor 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, Radley Yeldar, and Reset Connect, as well as 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.