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Hitachi ZeroCarbon and Gridserve publish latest findings from Electric Freightway project, highlighting the business and environmental case for switching to zero emission trucks

Ecotricity CEO Asif Rehmanwala and BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray discuss how the green industrial revolution is gathering pace and helping to bolster UK energy security Ecotricity CEO Asif Rehmanwala joins BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the shift to renewables and a low carbon economy, and the role Ecotricity is playing in both powering that transformation and building the UK's energy independence. The pair also discuss how Ecotricity has cemented its status as one of the UK's most visible green businesses, how the wider Green Britain Group is seeking to tackle climate change and create a sustainable economy, and the continued boom of the broader clean energy sector. WATCH NOW: This video is sponsored by Ecotricity

The Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But with a few smart moves, we could could turn this crisis to our advantage Energy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they can be turning points in how our economy runs. The UK responded to the energy crises of the 1970s by reshaping its energy system and doubling down on extracting its own fossil fuels from the North Sea. Investment poured in and the UK became a net energy exporter. When energy security is on the line, serious countries act at scale. Today, as the war in Iran continues, scraping the North Sea barrel for the last of its planet-heating fuel is no longer a solution. If the UK is to weather the shocks to come, we need to build a clean energy system for the next generation. A supply deficit of 10m oil barrels a day and a fifth of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is already having significant effects around the world. The UK is painfully exposed to international gas prices. The public expect inflation to soar, the market is forecasting a rise in interest rates over the next year, and costs on some government borrowing have risen to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. This is what a fossil-fuel shock looks like for an import-dependent country, and it will not stop at energy. UK food inflation is already high, reaching 3.3% in February, and we are likely to see much higher food prices in as little as three months. Chaitanya Kumar is head of economic and environmental policy at the New Economics Foundation Continue reading...

Rolls-Royce has begun construction of its first large-scale battery energy storage system in the domestic market, signaling a strategic shift from global deployments toward participation in one of Europe’s most advanced storage ecosystems.

Head of marine at seabed landlord believes new marine route map could be game-changer for leasing round, while discussing more thorny issues

As fuel prices rise and the outlook becomes more uncertain, the economics of car choices and manufacturing become harder to ignore

Biomass energy giant finalises reported £42m deal to acquire Edinburgh-based energy optimisation company

This notice confirms changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in April 2026.

“This development is undoubtedly a huge advantage for Vestas,” says Jacob Pedersen, head of equity research at AL Sydbank.

Vestas has received a number of orders that have analysts who follow the company feeling optimistic about the Danish firm’s prospects.

Meg O’Neill’s memo comes as company tries to rebuild strategy amid oil shock of Iran war and after failed green pivot Business live – latest updates The new boss of BP has told staff that the oil company is operating in a world of “significant complexity” as it attempts to rebuild its strategy under a fresh leadership team. In her first message to staff as BP’s chief executive, Meg O’Neill promised a “clear direction and consistency” after a tumultuous period for the 117-year-old fossil fuel company, in which it has pivoted away from a failing green strategy. Continue reading...

With the long-awaited Future Home Standard (FHS) recognising the challenge for high-rise developments, Power On presents heat networks as the cost-efficient, pragmatic solution. The FHS predominantly focuses on the use […]

Advantage Capital has completed a $158m tax equity investment in the 250MW Medway Grid Energy Battery Storage project.

Eco Wave Power Global AB has submitted the final project completion report to Shell International Exploration and Production Inc., marking the completion of the wave energy pilot objectives under a pilot test agreement entered between the parties in 2024.

Meg O’Neill’s first message to staff pledges improved performance in difficult geopolitical environment